Washington Old Hall

Spring bulbs with the Hall in the background

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

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Children doing a gardening activity in the springtime at Mottisfont, Hampshire.

Fun family activities during the Easter holidays 

Be an explorer every day of the school holidays at Washington Old Hall. From the 8 to Thursday 18 April, 11am-3pm, we'll be in the nuttery, looking out for nature and learning all about it. From Friday 19 to Monday 22 April it's the Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt.

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.

Washington Old Hall Bumble bee on Lavender

Explore the gardens during spring 

Spring is a great time to visit the gardens here. The bulbs are starting to make an appearance, you can hear the birds singing and there's plenty of places to simply sit, relax and soak up the calm.

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.

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.

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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What's on 

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Easter holiday family fun

Mon 08 Apr 2019
11:00-15:00
We've got lots of family fun planned for during the Easter holidays.

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt

Fri 19 Apr 2019
11:00-15:00
Bunny has been making his way around the North East and has been spotted in the gardens here too. What do you think he has been up to?

May half term

Mon 27 May 2019
11:00-15:00
Every day during May half-term there'll be fun outdoor activities that all link to nature. There's lots to be discovered, and plenty to learn here in the gardens.

4th July celebrations: American Independence Day

Thu 04 Jul 2019
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 every year we celebrate Washington Old Hall's history by commemorating this special American link.

Martin Stephenson

Sat 20 Jul 2019
19:30-22:30
Martin Stephenson live in the Nuttery on a summer evening.
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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.

The seventeenth-century manor house, Washington Old Hall, Tyne & Wear

Friends of Washington Old Hall 

If you have a passion for this special place and would like to help us to care for it, joining The Friends of Washington Old Hall might be up your street. It's sociable, a chance to get involved with what's happening here and lots more.

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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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