Washington Old Hall

Visitors in the gardens

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

More about this place

A view across Top garden towards the Nuttery with summer flowers in the foreground

Explore the nuttery 

The nuttery is teaming with wildlife. From frogspawn and tadpoles to returning migratory birds, such as the Blackcap and Chiffchaff. Come back on a regular basis to see how things are growing - the colours in the gardens are captivating - and changing. Watching nature is fantastic and if you'd like to find out more about the nuttery and just how brilliant it is, click on the link and be prepared to be amazed.

Celebrate the summer

Martin Stephenson playing City Hall

Watch Martin Stephenson play 

After an afternoon celebrating American Independence Day, we're continuing the fun. Join us from 7pm to watch local lad and musician, Martin Stephenson at Washington Old Hall. Originally known as Martin Stephenson & The Daintees and from Washington himself, Martin is coming along solo and will perform a night of live music in the Nuttery.

Actors on stage outdoors in Shakespearean costume

Watch 'The Importance of being Earnest' 

Bring along a picnic and set up camp in the Nuttery. On Friday 24 August we're welcoming the critically-acclaimed The Pantaloons to bring Oscar Wilde's classic 'The Importance of being Earnest' to life. The group infuse Wilde's witty words with snappy new songs and frantically funny physical theatre

Two children looking at bugs in a jar in the grass

Join us for some summer fun 

This summer at Washington Old Hall we've got a range of activities on every day from Monday 23 July. There's nature to discover, craft activities, garden games and plenty of '50 things to do before you're 11¾' tasks. Then it could be time to pick up an ice cream from the cafe.

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.

Back to top
Washington Old Hall

What's on 

Upcoming events

See all events

4th July American Independence Day ceremony

Wed 04 Jul 2018
10:30-15:00
It's here at Washington Old Hall where the 'Washington' family (and the first president of the United States) took their surname, and we're proud to celebrate this special day with our American friends.

Martin Stephenson

Wed 04 Jul 2018
19:00-23:00
Martin Stephenson live in the Nuttery on a summer evening.

Summer Holiday Fun

Mon 23 Jul 2018
11:00-15:00
Keep your little explorers busy all summer long. Here, we've got nature to discover, craft activities, garden games and plenty of '50 Things to Do Before You're 11 ¾' tasks.

The Importance of being Earnest by The Pantaloons

Fri 24 Aug 2018
19:00-22:00
Everybody loves Ernest. In fact, Cecily and Gwendolen are both engaged to Ernest. The only trouble is, Ernest doesn't exist. Or does he...?

Heritage Open Days

Fri 14 Sep 2018
10:00-14:00
On Friday 14 and Saturday 15 September Washington Old Hall will join the national festival, Heritage Open Days. You can join us for free to step back in history.

October half-term holidays

Mon 22 Oct 2018
11:00-15:00
There will be an activity on every day of October half-term, perfect for celebrating Hallowe'en.
Back to top
Washington Old Hall

Eating

Coffee and cake after a good walk

Relax at Washington Old Hall cafe

Tucked away within the grounds, you'll find the café. It's quaint and ideal for meeting with friends and family, or perhaps to re-fuel after an adventure. You can choose from leek and potato, tomato and basil, parsnip and chilli or carrot and coriander soup. There are also delicious homemade scones and other sweet treats, alongside hot and cold drinks.

Back to top
Washington Old Hall

Art and collections

Our collections

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

Search the collections
Back to top
Close