The Old Curio

06/07/2026

Don't forget to enter this amazing competition to win an amazing afternoon tea for 2 at The Carthouse Cafe.🧡

We wish we could enter ourselves🥲😅

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉

Our café turns one on August 1st, and we’re celebrating with an Afternoon Tea for two!
To enter:

1️⃣ Comment your favorite thing about the Carthouse Café below.
2️⃣ Share this post with 3 friends who love a treat!

One lucky winner will enjoy cakes, scones, and all the tea they can drink. Enter by August 1st! 🫖🍰

06/07/2026

If walls could talk... ours would probably have some interesting stories. 👀✨

Step inside and discover a cafe packed with character, antiques filled with mystery and a touch of nostalgia that brings the past beautifully to life 🧡

01/07/2026

The Old Curio was originally home to the Sherburn Hill Co-operative Society, thought to date back to around 1912.
This beautiful Edwardian building has seen plenty of history over the years.

These days, it's home to The Carthouse Café, Durham Antiques Cooperative and Vintage Sofa Warehouse...making it the perfect spot to grab a coffee, uncover a hidden gem or find your next statement piece.

Old building, new stories🧡

23/06/2026

A proper afternoon out in County Durham.

Browse thousands of antiques and curiosities, stop for coffee and homemade cake at The Carthouse Cafe, and bring the dog along too.

The Old Curio brings together independent antique dealers, relaxed café culture and heritage surroundings all under one roof.

📍 Sherburn Hill, Durham, DH6 1PA 🐶 Dog friendly throughout 🚗 Free parking nearby

19/06/2026

“Where did the time go?”
“I wasn’t planning to buy anything…”
“This is actually really reasonable.”
“We’ll just have a quick look.”
“I think I’ve been in here before… or have I?”

We hear it daily. And we love it every time.

19/06/2026

This one deserves a closer look… 👀

Full of character, history, and that classic old-school charm you just don’t see anymore.
Worth a visit if you’re nearby.

🏍️🔥 Ultimate Boys’ Toy! 🔥🏍️

A real head-turner has rolled into The Old Curio – this stunning 1950 James Captain Deluxe 197cc motorcycle is packed with vintage charm and nostalgia. Finished in a gorgeous deep red with classic lines and beautiful detailing, this piece is sure to get motor enthusiasts and collectors talking! ❤️🏍️

Whether you’re a lifelong bike lover or simply appreciate incredible pieces of history, this beauty is well worth a visit. Who remembers these on the roads? 👀✨

📍 The Old Curio
Front Street, Sherburn Hill, Durham, DH6 1PA

🕙 Opening Times:
Wednesday – Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm

☕ Café on site
🐶 Dog friendly
🛍️ Packed with antiques, vintage treasures and unique finds!

🏍️❤️✨🐶☕🛍️

19/06/2026

Just had to reshare this one… no explanation needed 🧄🔥

The Carthouse Cafe😍

Just a little glimpse of what's been coming out of the kitchen today

A jacket potato stuffed with garlic and cheese, finished with a drizzle of garlic sauce. Simple, comforting and packed with flavour.

Definitely one for the garlic lovers.

📍 Carthouse Café, The Old Curio, Sherburn Hill, Durham DH6 1PA

🕰 Open Wednesday–Sunday | 10am–4pm
☕ Café serving food & drinks 10am–3pm
🅿️ Free parking
🐕 Dogs welcome

09/06/2026

Tick off your treasure-hunting achievements 🔎

☐ Found something completely mysterious
☐ Asked “what do you think this is?” at least once
☐ Picked up something heavy just to admire it
☐ Discovered a stall you somehow missed before
☐ Went down a rabbit hole of small curios for way too long
☐ Spotted something your grandparents definitely had
☐ Said “this is actually quite reasonable” (danger sign)
☐ Imagined where you’d put it at home
☐ Nearly bought something just for the story behind it
☐ Left thinking about it all the way home

Let us know in the comments how many you ticked off...

03/06/2026

How good does this look😍!

Pop into the The Carthouse Cafe for a gorgeous summer lunch 🥗 🥓

01/06/2026

The Old Curio bingo card, how many can you tick off on your next visit? 🎉

☐ Ordered a coffee at the Carthouse Cafe
☐ Spotted a dog having a better time than any human in the building
☐ Found something in the antiques you couldn't identify and had to ask
☐ Sat on a sofa in the Vintage Sofa Warehouse and didn't want to get up
☐ Took a photo of the building from the outside before you'd even gone in
☐ Spent longer than expected in the Durham Antiques Cooperative
☐ Bought something you weren't planning to
☐ Told someone else they need to visit
☐ Came back for a second coffee
☐ Left already planning your next visit

Full house? You're officially a TOC regular! 🏆

Share yours in the comments, or tag someone you need to bring with you.

📍 Sherburn Hill, County Durham. Link in bio for opening times and everything you need to plan your visit.