Wallington

Two women walk in the woods at Wallington in autumn

Important notice -

House 12-4pm each day (last entry 3.30pm) Café/shops ( 7 days) cycle hire (Sat-Mon & school holidays only) are open. The play areas and bird hide are closed. Please 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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More about this place

Adults and two children taking an autumn walk amongst the trees

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

More than 100 gardens and parks and hundreds of coast and countryside places are open in England and Northern Ireland. Many historic houses are open in England. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at weekends and school holidays. In line with Welsh Government legislation, all places in Wales will close from 24 October to 9 November. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Read this article to find out how to book 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, cycle hire, courtyard kiosk and courtyard toilets at Wallington are open. You’ll need to book tickets before you visit. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday, and you can book your tickets until 3pm the day before you visit. 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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Autumn in the North East

Two women walk in the woods at Wallington in autumn

Autumn in the North East  

Autumn is the season when nature puts on its greatest show. It’s the perfect time of the year to lace up your boots and explore the North East. Here are our top 9 things to do this autumn.

A boy picks up leaves

Half-term fun in the North East 

Pull on your wellies and crunch through crispy leaves, become a nature detective and wrap up for some ‘50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾’ adventures. Come rain or shine there’ll be plenty of family fun on offer during October half term in the North East.

Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Wallington (26 Oct - 1 Nov)

Wed 28 Oct 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

Open 10am-4pm every day, the Courtyard Café serves hot and cold drinks, light snacks and warming hot food. We have dog friendly indoor seating available, as well as takeaway. Safety measures include screens at tills and collection points, a one way system and face coverings for all indoor areas. We only accept card payments at the moment. We look forward to welcoming you, thank you for your support in making this a safe experience for everyone.

Home fragrance range

Stop off at the shop

Our shops are open 11am-4pm every day. Here you’ll find a great selection of gifts, homeware, plants and local products to choose from. Treat yourself or find the perfect gift for family and friends. Safety measures include one way systems and screens at our tills, and the number of visitors in the shop at one time will be limited. We can only accept card payments at the moment. We look forward to welcoming you during your visit.

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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.

Details of three portraits

Addressing the National Trust's colonial links 

Wallington, along with a number of other places and collections in our care, deals with contentious political histories. Learn more about what we are doing to be inclusive in our work and acknowledge the impact and legacies of colonialism.

Find out what's in the report
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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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