Wallington

The iconic clocktower, the gateway to Wallington, houses a clock that has been sleeping for a number of years. On Friday 18 May, a restoration project began to bring this beautiful clock back to life.

Head to Wallington this May half-term for plenty of family fun both indoors and out. There's something for everyone, from active outdoors fun to indoor arts and crafts so make sure you add it to your places to visit this half-term.

5 brilliant reasons to bring your bike to Wallington to discover the Dragon Cycle Trail this year.

A family home for over 300 years, the house is full of beautiful furniture, family paintings, treasured collections and quirky curiosities. Discover them on your next visit - the house will be open 7 days a week from 10 February for you to enjoy.

With miles of walks through the woods, loads of places to explore and an abundance of smells, Wallington is a paradise for dogs and their two-legged friends.

Stretch your legs on this huge estate. Wander the open moorland and hectares of woodland or discover the wooded streams. Look out for wildlife, archaeology, geology or traces of our industrial past on one of our many walks.

Tackle some of our 50 things activities, explore the 'wild' West Wood, let off steam on the play train, storm the play fort or simply run riot on the adventure playground. There's loads to do on your visit.

Follow the story trail, inspired by the unconventional Trevelyan family's love of the woodland, and discover fascinating facts about some of the wonderful trees in the East Wood and the fantastical story that connects them.

Bring your bike and whizz around the Dragon cycle trail at Wallington. Designed with beginners and little legs in mind, this trail is the ideal way to get out and about with all the family.

Enjoy a warming drink or meal in our Clocktower Café as you cosy up by the welcoming fire and relax after enjoying a crisp walk through the woods or exploring the estate on the Dragon cycle trail. Every purchase helps look after Wallington for current and future generations, so you can treat yourself guilt-free.

You'll find Wallington's two shops either side of the iconic clocktower. The main shop is full of quality gifts and tasty treats while the garden shop stocks a range of locally-grown plants, garden ornaments and gifts for the gardener. Whatever you buy, you can feel good knowing that you're helping to fund vital conservation work here at Wallington.

The conservation team worked hard in the Cabinet of Curiosities, cleaning and checking all the weird and wonderful objects on display, to make sure they can be enjoyed by everyone for generations to come.

Volunteers help make Wallington the special place that it is. If you're interested in getting involved by lending a hand in the garden or helping with our visitor activities, please get in touch.

Have you ever wondered which family had the greatest influence over the landscapes and architecture of Wallington? Discover more about the Blackett family and their extensive work.

Explore the connection of local boy Lancelot 'Capability' Brown to the Wallington estate.

The 20 bed Wallington Bunkhouse is situated in the heart of the Wallington estate in beautiful Northumberland. This well-equipped, simple holiday property makes an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding countryside. Suitable for large family and friend groups, as well as special interest and educational visits, the bunkhouse is simple but just what you need for an outdoor holiday.

Whether it's in the wild countryside at Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland or tucked away at Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire, you can choose from over 400 holiday cottages, bunkhouses and campsites around the UK. Think cabins by the sea, manor houses and even a lighthouse. When you opt to stay with us, you're helping to look after these special places too. Go on, stay somewhere extraordinary.