u3a

Durham & District

Welcome to Durham & District u3a

We may not all be in the first flush of youth, but Durham & District u3a are a lively lot. We have 337 members and 37 active interest groups

We are a charity which is affiliated to The Third Age Trust, the national representative body for all u3as in the UK. The only requirement to join is that you are no longer in full-time employment.

Use the links and buttons on this page to explore our website and if you like what you see come and join us, using the Membership link. For more information the best way to contact us is by email. Click on the Sanctuary knocker and message anyone on our contacts page.

Durham cathedral sanctuary knocker

Forthcoming events

30th April 2026
13:15
Meeting
12th May 2026
to 12th May 2026
Summer School
Special Day at Ushaw Historic House - Northumbria Region
Booking Required
28th May 2026
13:15
Meeting
Monthly General Meeting - Talk on food waste by a member of the Durham County Council team
25th June 2026
13:15
Meeting
Monthly General Meeting - The eventful story of the Suez canal by Derek Potter

Walking group at Tunstall reservoir

Visit to Harrison & Harrison Organ Factory