Washington Old Hall

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

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

More about this place

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 an activity on every day, such as going on an adventure looking out for nature as you go, making crafts, building a home for wildlife and more.

Actors on stage outdoors in Shakespearean costume

Enjoy A Midsummer Night's Dream 

Bring along a picnic and a pew and set up in the Nuttery. On Tuesday 8 August, we're welcoming the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons to perform A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare's most popular comedy. It's a classic tale of love, fantasy and mischief.

Martin Stephenson playing City Hall

Watch Martin Stephenson play 

We're really excited to host 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.

A family browsing the Hall

Discover the hall 

Venture into this grand manor house and step back in time. The hall is most likely best known for being the ancestral home of George Washington since it was from right here in the North East that the Washington family (previously Hartburn family) took their name at the end of the 12th-century. Who knew?!

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What's on 

Upcoming events

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Summer Holiday Fun

Mon 24 Jul 2017
11:00-15:00
Keep your little explorers busy all summer long, we've got nature to discover, craft activities, garden games and plenty of 50 Things to Do Before You're 11 3/4.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Tue 08 Aug 2017
19:00-21:30
Bring a picnic and something to sit on and join us in the Nuttery, our wildflower nut orchard for an unforgettable evening of open air garden theatre. A Midsummer Night's Dream preformed by The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons.

Martin Stephenson

Sat 19 Aug 2017
20:00-22:00
We are very excited to anounce Martin Stephenson will be playing live in our Nuttery on this late summer evening.

Hallowe'en Half Term Holidays

Mon 23 Oct 2017
11:00-15:00
Come and join us for Hallowe'en half term, there are lots of activities for the whole family

Sunderland Film Shorts - Fright Night Hallowe'en Screening

Tue 31 Oct 2017
19:30-21:00
Enjoy a spooky or sci-fi selection of short films brought to you by Sunderland shorts film festival, a great way to start your Halloween night.
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Our work

Birds looking at each other by the pond Washington Old Hall

Unearth our wildlife 

Find our more about the wildlife conservation work we're doing at the hall and how you can get involved.

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Get involved

Garden volunteers Pippa and Kevin

Join our team 

Have you thought about learning something new? Maybe you already have skills to share with us. We may be smaller than the average Trust property but we're not short of fascinating stories and interesting vistas.

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Learning

Two children inspecting their pond dipping catch

A different way to learn 

Discover the range of learning experiences and activities we can offer your education group.

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