Bounds Walls, Ushaw College

Bounds Walls, Ushaw College, Durham DH7 9RH

The Bounds Walls, which are Grade II* listed, were designed by Joseph Hansom and built in1852 to enclose the north and northeast arcs of a playing field and include courts for games in three large open courts and six smaller covered courts. The structure follows an approximate arc of a circle and extends to some 130m in length, and terminating in a 'ha-ha' wall at the east end. They replaced previous simpler versions in the West.

Opening Arrangements

Open 7 days a week 10am to 4pm (closed between 23 December and 2-3 January).

Admission Charges

• Adult: £14
• Child: £8 5-18, under 5's free
• Other Charges: Annual pass options available

Parking Spaces

160