Ushaw Seminary Durham
Local and one of my favourite explores. This place often always has a way in (often up on the collapsed roofs) Ushaw College had been affiliated with the University of Durham since 1968. Around a third of the site was closed off and abandoned some years ago, with the rest of the site continuing to be used as a seminary until 2011. Very soon after that the non-derelict buildings were taken over by Durham University Business School and the grounds are maintained by the Ushaw Charitable Trust.
Although I am yet to explore the chapel it's self, they're pretty tight on keeping this secure, the remaining of the buildings were amazing in themselves. The building is mostly stripped, original items and small pieces of history of this place can be found. With stacked up corridors of furniture like pews, wardrobes, mirrors, drawers, safes, documents. And a swimming pool with water still remaining... (although I wouldn't swim in it) The architecture of this building is a main selling point.
Right next to this building is an abandoned farm house. Nice little explore to do while you're there. Had some spooky encounters in this area both times I have been.
Buildings in this area are still in use too...make sure you explore the right parts, it's obvious what is abandoned. Only ever had trouble once here with some scruffs and their 'guard dog' living on the land.
Local and one of my favourite explores. This place often always has a way in (often up on the collapsed roofs) Ushaw College had been affiliated with the University of Durham since 1968. Around a third of the site was closed off and abandoned some years ago, with the rest of the site continuing to be used as a seminary until 2011. Very soon after that the non-derelict buildings were taken over by Durham University Business School and the grounds are maintained by the Ushaw Charitable Trust.
Although I am yet to explore the chapel it's self, they're pretty tight on keeping this secure, the remaining of the buildings were amazing in themselves. The building is mostly stripped, original items and small pieces of history of this place can be found. With stacked up corridors of furniture like pews, wardrobes, mirrors, drawers, safes, documents. And a swimming pool with water still remaining... (although I wouldn't swim in it) The architecture of this building is a main selling point.
Right next to this building is an abandoned farm house. Nice little explore to do while you're there. Had some spooky encounters in this area both times I have been.
Buildings in this area are still in use too...make sure you explore the right parts, it's obvious what is abandoned. Only ever had trouble once here with some scruffs and their 'guard dog' living on the land.
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