Special Event

May Half Term at Ushaw

24 - 31 May 2026
10am - 4pm
Included in general admission

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

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

Select dates throughout May Half Term:

Springtime Stories & Crafts | Tuesday 26 May, 11am – 12pm & 1:30pm – 2:30pmJoin us for a magical Tales and Craft Session where imagination comes to life!At 11am or 1:30pm, entry included with admission.

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

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.

This listing is supplied by one of our museum partners and is not moderated by Art Fund.

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Visitor information

Address

Ushaw Historic House, Chapels And Gardens

Woodland Road, Durham, DH7 9RH
0191 373 8500

Opening times

Daily, 10am - 4pm

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