Wallington

Visitors walking in the garden at Wallington

Important notice -

We’re re-opening the countryside, walled garden, woodland and cycle trails at Wallington. The play areas remain closed. You'll need to book your visit in advance. You will be turned away if you arrive without a booking.

Discover Wallington, where an historical house meets rolling hills, woodlands and walled gardens.

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Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We’ve opened more than 100 gardens and parks in England and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. From Monday 6 July, we’re gradually opening gardens and parklands in Wales. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. All National Trust houses remain closed for now. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

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What's on

Wallington   Northumberland

Please book ahead before visiting

The car park, countryside, walled garden, woodland, cycle trail and courtyard toilets at Wallington are open and you’ll need to book tickets before you visit. We're sorry but the play areas remain closed. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday. Please note we’ll be turning people away who arrive and haven't booked. We're looking forward to welcoming you back.

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Timed entry to Wallington (6 July - 12 July)

Tue 07 Jul 2020
10:00-10:30
Book your timed entry to visit Wallington.
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Eating

A member of staff serving a cup of coffee

Grab a bite to eat

Our courtyard kiosk will reopen on 22 June and will initially be serving a limited range of takeaway hot and cold drinks and some light snacks. The kiosk will be open 10am – 4pm every day. We’ve introduced new safety measures including closure of our seating areas, screens at our till and collection points, and waymarked routes. We’ll also only be accepting card payment. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

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Wildlife

Red Squirrel at the wildlife hide

Wildlife at Wallington 

There's plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife at Wallington. See red squirrels in action and watch birds on the feeders from our wildlife hide. Find out about the important conservation work we do to look after the many species that live here.

A native White-clawed Crayfish at Wallington

Looking after native species 

The Countryside team here, along with other leading ecological organisations, are working hard to safeguard the future of some of the most critically endangered native species in the country. Read about the conservation project now underway to protect the native White-clawed Crayfish.

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Our work

A lady brushing dust off a shell into a vacuum cleaner nozzle held by a man

Take a closer look at the Cabinet of Curiosities 

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.

Volunteer in Wallington Garden

Get involved  

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.

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History

Portrait of Walter Calverly Blackett

The Blacketts and the building of Wallington 

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.

Portrait of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown by Nathaniel Dance

Discover the 'Capability' Brown connection  

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

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Join or give

A large tree in leaf at Wallington, Northumberland

Help us continue our work 

Buy a gift that will last centuries as part of our conservation work to replant our estate to it's former glory.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Wallington on the National Trust Collections website

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