Ushaw College is the seminary in the north of England for the training of Catholic priests.  Founded in Douai in 1568, it has occupied its present site, 4 miles west of Durham City , since 1808. It has strong ecumenical links locally with Cranmer Hall and the Wesley Study Centre. Ushaw's Conference Centre is a distinct part of the College buildings, and although less than 4 miles from the centre of Durham City , lies within picturesque countryside. The College is set within 30 acres of its own grounds, providing peaceful and tranquil surroundings, a welcome and accessible relief from the pressures of modern life.  

The Governors of the College decided in October 1998 that the rich resources at Ushaw could be made available to serve the Church throughout the whole of the northern region of the country. They widened the scope of the mission of the College by resolving that Ushaw be developed as an Institute for Mission providing formation and education for seminarians, clergy, religious and lay people. Since 1998 Ushaw has offered a one-year Certificate course in Marriage and Family Life Ministry. Last year it launched an online Introduction to Family Spirituality as part of the Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies. 

Facilities at Ushaw include 50 ensuite rooms and 80 standard bedrooms, half of which have twin beds.

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