Wallington

Time to take a breath and soak in the beauty of the new season as we immerse ourselves in the colour and nature around us. The sun sits lower in the sky and the leaves are crisp underfoot. Time for walking, talking and taking time out.

This year marks 50 years since Wallington opened to the public as a National Trust property. Find out more about the story behind the decision.

Explore Wallington on two wheels on the Dragon cycle trail - get out and about on the wider estate and enjoy spotting wildlife and far reaching views across Northumberland.

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.

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.