Things to see & do

Things to see and do

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What's on

An audience enjoying an open-air theatre performance in the courtyard at Wallington on a sunny evening © Michael Thomson

There's something for everyone in our exciting programme of events. We've lots going on, so check out our calendar to find out what's happening.

For families

A family heading towards the Adventure Playground to let off steam © Peter Sword

See all that Wallington has to offer for big kids and little ones with lots of wild adventures, hands-on activities and events for all the family.

Don't forget to...

  • Meet the dragons on the lawn, guarding the entrance to Wallington
  • Visit our enchanting walled garden, beautiful whatever the season
  • Look out for red squirrels and woodpeckers hidden in the woods
  • Enjoy a refreshing walk along the river or venture out on the estate
  • Explore the Trevelyan family home, full of treasured collections
  • Pop into the shop and browse for gifts, treats or lovely plants
  • Tuck into a delicious lunch, tasty snack or ice-cream in our cafe

Join in with the Wallington 'Bunt-a-thon'

Two children wrapped in reams of red, white and blue bunting in front of the House at Wallington © Barry Pells

Help us fill the courtyard with bunting for the Jubilee

© Barry Pells

We’re all of a flutter at Wallington at the moment as we’re trying to create Britain’s longest line of bunting as part of our Summer of Celebration. In order to beat the record we need to make over 17,200 flags and we need your help to do it.

We’re asking everyone to design a flag which sums up their idea of the ‘Best of British’ to add to our line.

We’ve already got several thousand flags, which have been contributed by visitors, local schools and community groups but we hope to have lots more in time for the summer. So far, there are many different designs capturing the spirit of Britain, including the Queen and her corgis, double-decker buses, bowler hats, rain clouds and cream teas.

You can see the growing line on display in our Café and we hope to have enough to decorate the courtyard in time for our Jubilee event on 4 June.

If you want to join the Wallington 'Bunt-a-Thon', why not pay us a visit and design your own flag in the Café?

Design your own flag at home

A selection of hand decorated bunting flags © National Trust/Emily Johnson

If you'd like to design your own flag at home to help us with our record attempt and celebrate the Summer of Celebration, download our template pack now and get creative.

Try some of the 50 things at Wallington

50 Things To Do Before You're 11 And Three Quarters

Fresh air, exercise and memories that last a lifetime all await you in the Great Outdoors so be inspired by our 50 things campaign and enjoy a wild adventure at Wallington.

Take a Walk on the 'Child Side'

Illustration for Easy Walks © National Trust / Rubber Band Design

Take a Walk on the Child Side at Wallington and discover some of the adventures and games played by the Trevelyan children in the West Woods. Starting from the Clocktower, follow the train symbol way markers.

Big train a comin'

Coloured drawing of a new play train being designed for Wallington © Flights of Fantasy Creative Play Equipment Ltd/Russel Bowlby

Back in 1934, Geoffrey Trevelyan built his own train track in the West Woods, the Great Wallington Railway. We are recreating this enterprise with our own fantastic play train, due to arrive at the end of May.