About Us

Welcome to Durham Care Home: Sherburn House Charity, also previously known locally as both Sherburn Hospital and Christ’s Hospital in Sherburn, established in 1181 by the Bishop of Durham Hugh Pudsey (Hugh le Puiset). We are located just 2 miles south-east of the centre of Durham City on the A181 in a secluded valley which has been designated as a conservation area.

Beddell House Care home is a large stone-built Victorian building set in 15 acres of well-maintained grounds. Fully refurbished in 2020, residents have their very own orangery, lounge, cinema room, hair salon and bar!

Ferens House underwent a remarkable renovation last year and now houses 6 self-contained independent living apartments, some with stunning views over the fields and Sherburn House Beck.

A full refurbishment completed on Thornley House in May 2020 and now provides 12-self-contained luxury apartments with a communal area for those who like to socialise.

The charity also has its own chapel on site, built in the late 12th Century and extensively restored during the Victorian era, following two major fires.

Another very important function of the charity is to relieve hardship and distress in the north-east, by providing grants, both to individuals and to other organisations who work with disadvantaged groups.