Washington Old Hall

Washington Old Hall and gardens in bloom

Important notice -

We're working hard to reopen many of our places where it is safe to do so. However, Washington Old Hall is closed.

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

More about this place

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Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We’ve opened more than 100 gardens and parks in England and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. From Monday 6 July, we’re gradually opening gardens and parklands in Wales. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. All National Trust houses remain closed for now. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

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Things to see and do

Objects on the kitchen table

Head to the ground floor and visit the year 1662 

Join us in 1662. William James had just died, an inventory was made of the contents of the Hall. You can see the inventory as well as objects that are listed. It means we have a clear understanding of what life would have been like for the people living in the Hall during this time.

A family browsing the Hall

Venture to the ground floor and enter the grand old Hall 

Discover the history of the Old Hall. Dating back to the thirteenth-century, this small manor house was home to the original Washington family, renovated before the English Civil War and went on to be a tenement building, lived in by up to nine families until the 1930s. It has seen a tremendous amount of history and people and is worth a visit. If you have any questions, a guide is on hand to help.

A young family solving clues on the Easter trail

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt 

Get closer to nature by joining us for some Easter Holiday fun. Follow our trail around the gardens and solve the clues to win a Cadbury chocolate prize.

A group walking through the gardens

Walk around Washington 

Learn all about the past behind Washington during a stroll. Hear about key players in its history and the grand buildings in the village. You can even listen to it by borrowing an MP3 player from Washington Old Hall.

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What's on 

Upcoming events

Sorry, there are no upcoming events at this place.

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Our work

Two fire hearths

Washington Old Hall is a venue for arts project 

This year, we're thrilled to be taking part in Meeting Point's programme, an Arts Council England funded scheme, which will see a piece of contemporary art at Washington Old Hall. While we're not sure what this could look like yet, you can keep checking back for more news.

Meet the artists

Artist Lindsey Mendick

Lindsey Mendick 

Artist Lindsey Mendick has a penchant for bright ceramics and clay. Known for bringing stories to life through elaborate scenes of art, Mendick is sure to add some flair to Washington's stories as part of the Meeting Point Project

Artist Dominic Watson

Dominic Watson 

With a reputation for working with video and audio, Dominic Watson avoids what could be the normal expectations of art to deliver engaging content to his audiences. Dominic originally hails from Sunderland and we hope he enjoys working within this historical space in his hometown.

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Our work

Taking scones out of the oven

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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Groups

Internal of George Washington room

Visit Washington Old Hall with your group 

Looking to visit with a group? You can discover history spanning hundreds of years, as well enjoy a meander around the gardens and relax in the cafe with a cuppa.

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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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