Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
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"A beautiful estate surrounding a historic house and chapels."
Overview
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens is set in beautiful open countryside near Durham City. An arts, heritage and events venue, a visit here is the perfect escape. Explore the grounds, be amazed by beautiful buildings and marvel at centuries of art, history and heritage. The house is one of Britain’s best places to see Gothic Revival, Georgian and Victorian architecture. Much of the splendid design and craftsmanship on show at Ushaw is the work of Augustus Pugin – architect for the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben – his sons and grandsons. The main house and associated building are home to exhibitions, art and a world-renowned library. Take a guided tour, wander freely through corridors, chapels and cloisters, and attend curator talks and library tours, held monthly. With a year-round calendar of fantastic events, from classic car shows to live music, theatre and family fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Ratings & awards
VisitEngland Quality Assessed
Features
- Children
- Suitable for children of all ages
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
- Cafe
Key accessibility features
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Parking within 50 metres of entrance
Parking is available within 50 metres of a customer entrance, either on-site or off-site, in a car park or on the street. -
Designated accessible parking
Designated accessible parking is available within 50 metres of the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance if applicable. -
Step-free route with firm surface from car park to entrance
There is a step-free route with a firm surface from the parking to the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance.
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Step-free entrance
There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance. This may be via a ramp or lift.
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Step-free access to all or most areas
There is step-free access to all or most areas. This may include access by ramp or lift. As a minimum, there is step-free access to an accessible toilet and at least one food and beverage outlet, where available. -
Lift
There are lift(s) available. An evacuation chair should also be available in case of emergency.
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Wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet
There is at least one wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet on site. -
Dietary requirements catered for
A selection of food is offered for a range of dietary requirements.
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet in public areas
A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users, and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements, is available within the main public areas. -
Disability awareness / equality training
Disability awareness / equality training is provided for staff. -
Seating at regular intervals
Seating is available at regular intervals. -
Facilities for assistance dogs
Facilities are available for assistance dogs e.g. water bowls, toilet area, within the grounds of the venue or nearby.
Location
Ushaw; Historic House, Chapels & Gardens, Woodland Road, DURHAM, County Durham, DH7 9RH
About the area
County Durham reaches halfway across England, from the North Pennines in the west, to the sea in the east. Much of it is very sparsely inhabited, and is naturally beautiful; a mix of rolling hills, monumental valleys, lush farmland and unforgiving moors.
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