Washington Old Hall

Teasel in the nuttery overlooking the hall

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 creatures, nature and wildlife. Every time you return, you're sure to see something new, or something changing. To find out more about the nuttery and just how brilliant it is, click on the link and be prepared to be amazed.

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Be a part of Sunderland Shorts Film Festival 

Come along for the third Sunderland Film Shorts screening in the Hall on Thursday 22 November, 6.30-8.30pm. You can watch a hand selected choice of this year's best comedies. It's one of many creative industry initiatives that have been developed through Sunderland's Sister City Partnership seeing creative professionals from both DC and Sunderland participate in exhibitions and academic exchange visits. (£3 per ticket)

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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What's on 

Upcoming events

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Christmas Crafts: Wreath making

Wed 21 Nov 2018
11:00-15:00
The festive season is upon us and with December just around the corner, it's time to adorn your front door with a wreath.

Sunderland Film Shorts - Comedies

Thu 22 Nov 2018
18:30-20:30
Join us for our 3rd Sunderland Film Shorts screening in the great hall. Enjoy a hand selected choice of this year's best comedies.

Illuminating the gardens

Sat 01 Dec 2018
12:00-18:00
Celebrate the festive season and experience Washington Old Hall in a different light. We're opening later, so that we keep the doors open for longer.

Meet the Green Man

Sat 15 Dec 2018
12:00-17:00
Visit the Green Man on his tree lined grotto. Years ago, instead of visiting Father Christmas, many parents would take their children into the woods to meet the Green Man, a pagan tree spirit. He would offer a blessing of good fortune
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Eating

Visitors at the cafe

Eating at Washington Old Hall 

At Washington Old Hall cafe you can choose from a range of freshly made food - including gluten-free options - and relax within peaceful surroundings. Tucked away within the gardens, there is a small outdoor courtyard with seating or you can opt to sit indoors.

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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

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