May Half Term at Ushaw

Get ready for fresh air, family fun and adventure this May Half Term at Ushaw!

Book your day pass in advance to enjoy discounted entry, or take a look at our great value memberships for even more benefits! Find out more here

Select dates throughout May Half Term:

Springtime Stories & Crafts | Tuesday 26 May, 11am – 12pm & 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Join us for a magical Tales and Craft Session where imagination comes to life!
Join us at 11am or 1:30pm, no booking required, included with admission.

Bookmark Printing | Wednesday 27 May, 10:30am – 11:30am & 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Come and create your own block printed images and bookmarks.
Join us at 10:30am or 1:30pm. Places are limited, book upon arrival at the main desk, included with admission.

Daily, 10am – 4pm:

Digital Interactive Trail – Uncover fascinating facts about Ushaw’s past and meet some of its historical figures. Through interactive digital storytelling, you’ll hear directly from the workers and residents who helped shape Ushaw, revealing their extraordinary stories, secrets, and daily life within these historic walls. Download the app prior to your visit here

Spring Things Garden Trail – Around the garden, you will find all sorts of spring things, how many can you find on your way round?

Prints and Patterns Indoor Trail – Can you find where prints and patterns are in the chapels of Ushaw?

Toy Takeover – We’ll have with heaps of track and trains for your young engineers to construct and play to their hearts content.

Plus, let imaginations run wild in our Woodland Playpark, packed with natural play features for energetic explorers.