Ushaw Christmas Craft Fair
Saturday 14 November – Sunday 15 November 2026
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens, Ushaw Moor, County Durham(DH7 7DW)
Ushaw, a former Catholic seminary now run as an independent charity, sits in parkland four miles out of Durham City, in County Durham. Over a November weekend its Christmas Craft Fair brings more than 50 crafters and artisans from across the region, selling gifts, handmade goods and festive food. No separate fair ticket is needed, since entry comes with a Day Pass and with membership, so between the stalls there are thirty acres of park, gardens and woodland to walk, and a café open until 3:30pm. Christmas at Ushaw begins the same day, with the historic house and its chapels decorated for the season.
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What to expect
Date & times
Saturday 14 November – Sunday 15 November 2026
Getting there
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens, Ushaw Moor, County Durham (DH7 7DW for sat nav)
Dogs
Dogs welcome on a lead
Accessibility
Available: Wheelchair accessible, Step-free access, Accessible parking / blue badge parking. Not confirmed: Accessible toilets, Accessible viewing areas.
Stalls
Stall list coming soon
Live schedule
Full timetable available when market goes live
Interactive map
Site map with GPS location available when market goes live
Live announcements
Real-time updates available when market goes live
Dogs at this market
Dogs are welcome at this market, on a lead.
Notes
Dogs are welcome in the gardens and some areas of the Main House, and must be kept on a lead at all times throughout the gardens and grounds. They are not allowed in the chapels, exhibition rooms, function rooms, tours, ticketed events or classes, and Ushaw says extra restrictions may apply during large events or busy periods. Service animals are always welcome.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.
Accessibility
Confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Step-free access
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
Not confirmed:
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
Ushaw says all its buildings, including the chapels, cafe, theatre and exhibition spaces, have a wheelchair-friendly entrance, with step-free access through the East Entrance. The Ornamental Gardens have paths suitable for wheelchairs and walking aids. Accessible parking is by the East Entrance: call at the Visitor Centre car park and staff will give access to the route and alert colleagues in the main house. Registered carers or essential companions are admitted free with ID. Ushaw also publishes an Accessibility Guide.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Ushaw Christmas Craft Fair 2026?
On Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November 2026, from 10am to 4pm each day.
Where is the fair held?
At Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens, Woodland Road, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7DW. Ushaw is a large estate, so postcodes may not lead to the main entrance: Ushaw recommends the what3words address ///hopefully.help.develop for sat nav.
How much does it cost to get in?
There is no separate fair ticket: entry to the fair is included with a Day Pass or Membership. Ushaw's Day Pass prices, as listed in October 2026, were adult £14 (£12 if pre-booked online), child £8 (£7 pre-booked) and under 5s free. Registered carers or essential companions are admitted free with ID, and students get 20% off on site with a valid student ID.
Do I need to book in advance?
Day Passes and memberships can be booked online or paid for on the day, and booking online in advance gives discounted entry. Tickets are digital and can be shown on a phone.
How do I get there and where do I park?
Ushaw is four miles from Durham City. From the north leave the A1(M) at junction 63 and follow the A167 south; from the south leave at junction 59 and follow the A167 north. By train it is about a 10-minute taxi ride from Durham Rail Station. Bus 52 runs direct from Durham bus station to the main visitor entrance about every 2.5 hours, Monday to Saturday, in the daytime, with no Sunday service. Ushaw has a Visitor Centre car park; parking charges are not listed.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are welcome in the gardens and some areas of the Main House, and must be kept on a lead at all times throughout the gardens and grounds. They are not allowed in the chapels, exhibition rooms, function rooms, tours, ticketed events or classes, and Ushaw says extra restrictions may apply during large events or busy periods. Service animals are always welcome.
Is the fair wheelchair accessible?
Ushaw says all its buildings, including the chapels, cafe, theatre and exhibition spaces, have a wheelchair-friendly entrance, and the East Entrance gives step-free access to every building. The paths in the Ornamental Gardens suit wheelchairs and walking aids. Accessible parking is by the East Entrance: call at the Visitor Centre car park and staff will give you access to the route.
What is there to eat and drink?
The fair promotes festive food among its stalls. The Ushaw Cafe is open daily from 10am to 3:30pm with hot drinks, cakes, sandwiches, pastries and salads; a Day Pass or membership is needed to use it.
What else is on at Ushaw at Christmas?
Christmas at Ushaw runs from 14 November 2026 to 5 January 2027, open 10am to 4pm (closed 24, 25, 26 and 31 December and 1 January). In 2026 Ushaw lists floristry and willow workshops, Christmas concerts in St Cuthbert's Chapel, Christmas movies, The Snowman with live orchestra and visits to Father Christmas in the Parlour, each separately dated and ticketed.
How do I book a stall at the fair?
All trade stalls for the 2026 fair are fully booked. Questions can go to Ushaw through the contact form on its website.
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