Ushaw Library

Ushaw Library is home to the archives and rare book collections of @ushawdurham, managed by @ushawdurham. Monthly tours take place, come see us!

[Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens @ushawdurham]

ASMR but with Big Library? How could you refuse 👂

See @UshawLibrary on the first Friday of the month 📚

🎟️ https://t.co/kV6YUuJfz8

#ASMR #Library @Pugin_awn

[Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens @ushawdurham]

📰 𝑩𝒊𝒈 𝑳𝒊𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒚 is in @thetimes today as we celebrate the 175th anniversary of the stunning space 📚

📷: James Glossop / The Times and The Sunday Times

#Library #Books @UshawLibrary @ThisisDurham

[Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens @ushawdurham]

Don’t miss the chance to explore the magnificent space through self-guided discovery. 📚

🗓️ Sun 19 & Mon 20 April, 10am -
🎟️ Booking essential: https://t.co/Psv35LTzY3

#LibraryMagic #Library #Books @UshawLibrary

[Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens @ushawdurham]

Inside a Discover Big Library Day 📚

See it for yourself on Sun 19 & Mon 20 April: https://t.co/kV6YUuJfz8
@ThisisDurham

[Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens @ushawdurham]

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
🎫 https://t.co/mn0YTamf8e

#Library #Books #Book @thisisdurham

[Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens @ushawdurham]

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
🎟️ https://t.co/mn0YTamf8e

#Library #Books #Book @ThisisDurham

[Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens @ushawdurham]

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: https://t.co/Psv35LU7NB

@ThisisDurham

[Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens @ushawdurham]

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
🎟️ https://t.co/mn0YTamf8e

#Books #Library @ThisisDurham

[Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens @ushawdurham]

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: https://t.co/nQStZLnlsJ

[Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens @ushawdurham]

There’s limited tickets left to see the stunning 𝑩𝒊𝒈 𝑳𝒊𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒚 tomorrow and Saturday 📚

Book your place: https://t.co/Rn5IcxSe2S

#Library #Books #Bookstagram
@ThisisDurham

[Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens @ushawdurham]

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 : https://t.co/Rn5IcxSe2S @ThisisDurham

[Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens @ushawdurham]

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: https://t.co/ho3KDiMa3Y

[Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens @ushawdurham]

Your chance for a curated viewing of up to 20 fascinating books and archival treasures in @UshawLibrary awaits.

📅 Fri 10 & Sat 18 October
🎟️ https://t.co/wkyZ96qp6Q

#BigLibrary #HiddenGems #Library #Bookstagram

[Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens @ushawdurham]

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
🎫 https://t.co/y6LDcLlXLa

@ThisisDurham @UshawLibrary @CultureCounty

[This is Durham @ThisisDurham]

📚 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! https://t.co/dr4PyI21TH #lovedurham

[Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens @ushawdurham]

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: https://t.co/u0C2I0AOpA

#Library #Books @ThisisDurham @Historic_Houses @UshawLibrary

[Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens @ushawdurham]

✨ 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: https://t.co/jdkhQInFNH

#Durham #Books

[Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens @ushawdurham]

The charm of Ushaw Library ✨

#Ushawesome #DaysOutInDurham #Museum @UshawLibrary

[Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens @ushawdurham]

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

[Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens @ushawdurham]

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