Ushaw Library

Witness more books, more space, more stories and experience Ushaw’s Big Library this March & April 📚 📆 Sun 8 & Mon 9 March | Sun 19 & Mon 20 April 2026 🎫 ushaw.org/whatson/discov… #Library #Books #Book @thisisdurham

Ushaw’s Big Library houses over 50,000 volumes, including unique early manuscripts and rare first editions 🗓️ Sun 8 & Mon 9 March | Sun 19 & Mon 20 April 2026 🎟️ ushaw.org/whatson/discov… #Library #Books #Book @ThisisDurham

In our latest Big Library open weekend, we’re putting the spotlight on our incredible literature collection, featuring works from J.R.R. Tolkien and the Romantic poets Byron and Shelley. ❄️📚 🎟️ Booking essential: ushaw.org/whatson/discov… @ThisisDurham

Described by historian Eamon Duffy as “unquestionably the most important Catholic library in Britain“, this is your chance to explore Big Library. 📆 Thurs 29 & Fri 29 January 🎟️ ushaw.org/whatson/discov… #Books #Library @ThisisDurham

join Ushaw Librarian, Mathew Watson at The Conversation Room on 14 January. Mathew will offer an exclusive insight into some of the most compelling and significant publications housed within Ushaw’s immensely important library collection. Discover more: ushaw.org/whatson/the-co…

There’s limited tickets left to see the stunning 𝑩𝒊𝒈 𝑳𝒊𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒚 tomorrow and Saturday 📚 Book your place: ushaw.org/whatson/discov…

#Library #Books #Bookstagram @ThisisDurham

Following the incredible response to our August opening, we’re delighted to announce that Ushaw’s Big Library will open its doors once again, this time across two days: Friday 21 and Saturday 22 November 📚 Book for this weekend : ushaw.org/whatson/discov… @ThisisDurham

Looking for a last minute thing to do tomorrow? Enjoy special access to the magnificent Big Library, a breathtaking space designed by Joseph Hansom 📚 Discover more: ushaw.org/whatson/a-libr…

Your chance for a curated viewing of up to 20 fascinating books and archival treasures in @UshawLibrary awaits. 📅 Fri 10 & Sat 18 October 🎟️ ushaw.org/whatson/a-libr… #BigLibrary #HiddenGems #Library #Bookstagram

A 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓'𝒔 haven. For one day only, the Big Library – one of the North East’s most significant hidden literary spaces – will open its doors to the public. 📅 Saturday 9 August, 10am - 3:30pm 🎫 ushaw.org/whatson/festiv… @ThisisDurham @UshawLibrary @CultureCounty

📚 Get ready for a magical day of stories, imagination and creativity at @ushawdurham’s Festival of Books - Saturday 9 August. Step into a world of wonder with live performances, creative crafts, activities, inspiring workshops and more! lnk.bio/s/33ea8 #lovedurham

Step into history, one page at a time as on Saturday 9 August, for the first time in Ushaw’s history, the doors to our magnificent Big Library will be open to the public 📚 Discover more: ushaw.org/whatson/festiv… #Library #Books @ThisisDurham @Historic_Houses @UshawLibrary

✨ Just Announced: Discover the Big Library at Ushaw! As part of our Festival of Books day on Saturday 9 August 2025, enjoy a rare and exclusive opportunity to explore our stunning Big Library – for one day only. Find out more at: ushaw.org/whatson/festiv… #Durham #Books

The charm of Ushaw Library ✨ #Ushawesome #DaysOutInDurham #Museum @UshawLibrary

We're delighted to receive funding from MD North to support vital conservation work in @UshawLibrary. With their help, we welcomed conservator Gloria Conti 📚 Take a look behind the scenes in our video showing the work that is going into this project. #Books @Historic_Houses

Did you know? Ushaw’s vast collection of books spans theology, philosophy, art, and history, with some rare volumes dating back centuries! 📖

Catch our friends Lone Wolf Vision on @BBCTwo tomorrow! 📺 Former Strictly dancer @JManrara meets up with Robson Green at Ushaw, as they seek out things to do in north east England to relax, recharge and reset. 🙌 #Ushawesome #NorthEast #Durham

#ValentinesDay Cards, but the Ushaw way 💘

In our quirky new exhibition 𝑭𝑬𝑨𝑺𝑻, you scan food and bring it to life! All you have to do is download the @ArtiviveApp 📲 Plan your visit: ushaw.org/whatson/feast #Ushawesome #Museum #NorthEast

We won a Traveller Review Award 2025 from @bookingcom 🏆 Thank you to all our guests who reviewed us on Booking.com, it’s great to know we’re giving a great experience to all our guests staying at Ushaw! Stay: ushaw.org/stay-with-us #TravellerReviewAwards2025