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Where to find Santa in Durham 2024
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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Woodland Road
Durham
County Durham
DH7 7DW
Durham
County Durham
DH7 7DW
Tel: +44 0191 373 8500
Book Tickets
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction
Awards
- Visit England
VAQAS 2021 - Regional and Miscellaneous
Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
TripAdvisor
- Excellent156
- Very Good41
- Average12
- Poor2
- Terrible6
Recent Reviews:
- CAMinConsettConsett, United KingdomWell worth a visit
Saturday, 30th November 2024Ushaw is not a traditional stately home - it used to be a Catholic school and seminary. Hence it has multiple amazing chapels and other rooms in a Victorian gothic style. There are lots of works by... Read full review - Teacake_TasterChesterfield, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesGreat slice of Roman Catholic History
Thursday, 5th December 2024Easy to find and park on a Thursday. Spectacular architecture and interesting exhibitions. Some of the Christmas Angels were a bit weird but each to their own! Felt a bit empty though. Cafe busy and... Read full review - Brecken76Trip Type:CouplesChristmas Event in Beautiful SurroundingsThursday, 19th December 2024An enjoyable visit to listen to The Rock Choir and to view Angel Wings and Winter Things: A Festive Trail. Ushaw looking splendid in Christmas finery. The flower arrangements in the smaller dining... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
- Picnic Site
Parking & Transport
- Coach Drop Off / Pick Up Point
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Provider Facilities
- Conference facilities
- Dogs Accepted - In outdoor areas on a lead
- Event Venue
- Toilets
Provider Features
- Forest Location
- Indoor Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals
Travel & Trade
- Wi-fi available
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
* Ushaw Café, open 10am - 3.30pm
Check website for Christmas and New Year opening times.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From the South, leave the A1(M) at junction 59, north of Darlington, and continue north on the A167 (for approximately 14 miles) to the traffic lights at Neville's Cross on the outskirts of Durham City. Continue to the third set of traffic lights by Sainsbury's Local and turn left (Ushaw is signposted here, 2 1/2 miles).
From the North, leave the A1(M) at junction 63, Chester-Le-Street. Continue south on the A167 (for approximately 7 miles) until you reach Crossgate Moor in the outskirts of Durham. Turn right at the first set of traffic lights just past the pedestrian footbridge. Ushaw is signposted (2 1/2 miles).
For directions (PLEASE USE - SAT NAV DH7 7DW)
Public Transport Directions
Scarlett Band service 52: direct from Durham Bus Station to Ushaw driveway.
Highlights...
Walks around Ushaw - The Boundary Walk, DurhamThis walk is currently closed for maintenance.
Come and enjoy a 3-mile circular route around the Ushaw estate, starting at the main house and taking in the old hilltop with wide-open views of Durham’s countryside.
The Way of Light, HexhamWelcome to a breath-taking trail that transports you from the dawn of Christianity through to contemporary pilgrimage via Dark Ages battles that changed a region’s faith, abbeys that matched Rome for majesty and a stunning seminary that taught England’s leading ecclesiastics.
