Washington Old Hall (National Trust)

The Avenue
Washington
Tyne and Wear
NE38 7LE
England

Website

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/washington-old-hall

E-mail

washingtonoldhall@nationaltrust.org.uk

Telephone

0191 416 6879

Fax

0191 419 2065

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Washington Old Hall is a delightful stone-built 17th-century manor house, which incorporates parts of the original medieval home of George Washington’s direct ancestors. It is from here that the family surname of Washington was derived. There are displays on George Washington, and the recent history of the Hall.

There is also a fine collection of oil paintings, delftware and heavily carved oak furniture, giving an authentic impression of gentry life following the turbulence of the English Civil War. The tranquil Jacobean garden leads to the Nuttery, a wildflower nut orchard.

Venue Type:

Historic house or home

Opening hours

1 April-31 October
Sun-Wed 1100-1630
Open Bank holidays

Admission charges

Admission prices:
£4, child £2.50, family £10.50. Groups £3.50, child £2

Collection details

Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Personalities, Social History

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Independence Celebrations

4 July 2013

Ceremony will start at 11am prompt. Readings & singing from local school children, music by City Swing. The Old Hall will open after the ceremony & refreshments will be available in the Friends tearoom

Suitable for

When

11am-12pm

Admission

Booking Not Needed.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=95757f49-d962-4ac1-86b5-7ba61efdad1c

Homemade Cosmetics

21 July 2013

You wouldn't believe what goes into the products we use all the time. Book onto this event and find out how to do it yourself, using natural ingredients, and smell wonderful doing it

Suitable for

When

1-2pm

Admission

All tickets: £10
Booking Essential.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=1874e4db-9539-4950-9e76-c7ab780d9012

Jam Making

4 August 2013

Ever wanted to make your own jam? Well join us & find out how to make a fabulous jam to enjoy on your morning toast

Suitable for

When

1-3pm

Admission

All tickets: £10
Booking Essential.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=9bca30a8-904b-47d0-8626-b80687dfe976

Pantaloons - A midsummer night's dream

15 August 2013

An enchanted forest. Puck and his musical fairy band tell a tale of lovers, mechanicals, and magical mayhem, in their much-anticipated return to Shakespeare with this timeless comedy - told, as ever, in their own distinctive style

Suitable for

When

7-9:30pm

Admission

All tickets: £10
Booking Essential.
Call Washington Old Hall to book tickets or go to http://www.thepantaloons.co.uk/.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=fd9851a2-9241-4506-b443-a714172ca978

Chutney Making

15 September 2013

Put those excess vegetables to good use instead of on the compost heap. Homemade chutney is what you need to spice up a variety of meals

When

1-3pm

Admission

All tickets: £10
Booking Essential.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=dfa0aeb0-8a1e-440b-9a13-bd5ad78417ca

Christmas Crafts

2 November 2013

Christmas will be here before you know it. So lets start getting prepared. Join us for a day of all things festive.We'll be making some lip balm & scrubs to pamper yourself, Christmas cake & chutney to enjoy on Christmas day and something to decorate your home. All this is yours to take home & we will provide lunch and refreshments

When

10am-4pm

Admission

All tickets: £39
Booking Essential.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=589b04d6-feb4-4d0a-8c34-e2055dfd29ff

Santa's Visit

7 — 8 December 2013

Come along & see Santa, on his whistle stop visit to Washington. Children can occupy themselves with crafts & face painting while waiting to see Santa or watch a film. Refreshments available

When

11am-4pm

Admission

All tickets: £10
Booking Essential.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=d2ba5f5d-f2af-4f60-a8a9-9028f864c7c5

Frost Fayre

24 December 2013

Food & craft market. Your chance for those last minute Christmas gifts, including Delavals Brewery, Neals Yard, Jewelery, cakes & Christmas decorations. Refreshments available

When

11am-4pm

Admission

Washington Old HallBooking Not Needed.
No lift to the first floor.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=df1a76ab-1aa6-4764-bdc0-3ae1f2ffe51a

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