Washington Old Hall

WOH knot garden

Manor house associated with the family of George Washington, first president of the USA

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Snowdrop flowers in the Nuttery with Washington Old Hall in the background

Visit lots of snowdrops across the North East 

We're looking forward to re-opening on 16 February. While we're closed there's lots to do such as tidying the gardens, preparing new ways to tell untold stories and organising activities for half term. Once the gates are open we hope the snowdrops will be putting on a performance, although if you can't wait and enjoy visiting a variety of brilliant places with snowdrops, read here to see where they are within the North East.

Visit an exhibition and discover history

A book by Jo Cunningham for the Sunderland Book Project
A visitor at the Cyril Lomax exhibition
The seventeenth-century manor house, Washington Old Hall, Tyne & Wear
A family browsing the Hall

The Sunderland Book Project at Washington Old Hall 

Through local artist Theresa Easton’s fantastic The Sunderland Book Project exhibition you can join us to celebrate Sunderland. Browse over 65 pieces of innovative handmade books created by a national or international artist, designer, bookmaker or printmaker.

Cyril Lomax: Life at the Somme 1916 

Reverend Canon Cyril Lomax recorded much of the devastation of The Battle of the Somme through art and writing. 'Cyril Lomax: Life at the Somme 1916' exhibits his artistic drawings of life in the trenches as well as his descriptions of what he saw.

Celebrating Washington Old Hall 

In 2016, we celebrated 60 years since this special place came into the National Trust's care. To help us commemorate the anniversary, we asked some special guests to share their memories with us. Here, you can listen to their stories from the past.

Visit The Washington Room

The first President of the United States, George Washington's origins start right here, in Washington. William de Hertburn had no idea that his name would make history and even become one of the most powerful cities in the world.

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

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