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North East Festival of Blossom 2026: Blossom Through a Wearside Lens photography exhibition

Celebrating the beauty of nature in Sunderland.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

As part of the North East Festival of Blossom, and in connection with the Sunderland Connecting Through Nature project, Sunderland City Council’s Sustainable Regeneration Team organised a photography competition: Blossom Through a Wearside Lens - Celebrating the beauty of nature in Sunderland. The competition closes on 31 May.

Come along to see a selection of photographs from the winner and runners up displayed around Washington Old Hall gardens.

Free, normal admission applies.

Festival of Blossom is supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery with fund awarded from Postcode Earth Trust.

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Find photos displayed around Washington Old Hall gardens.

Upcoming events

May half term: Code crackers trail 

Step into the story of Washington Old Hall as you uncover clues.

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on
23 May to 7 Jun 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 11 other dates or times

May half term: Pond and bug investigation 

Discover the secret lives of garden critters at Washington Old Hall.

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on
28 May 2026
at 11:00 to 12:30+ 1 other date or time

May half term: Sports 

Join us for family-friendly sports in the garden.

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on
29 May 2026
at 11:00 to 12:30+ 1 other date or time

Live music in the hall 

Local musicians make a visit to Washington Old Hall extra special.

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on
1 Jun to 5 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00+ 4 other dates or times