Washington Old Hall

North East

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

The Avenue, Washington Village, Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE38 7LE

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A view of Washington Old Hall and part of its formal garden under a covering of snow, surrounded by bare snow-covered trees. The light is soft and rosy under pink tinged clouds, giving the sandstone of the buildings and garden walls a warm glow. The scene is like a Christmas card.

Opening times for 21 November 2025
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Hall and garden Closed
No booking required (excluding some events). Last entry one hour before closing. Open daily during local school holidays.
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Opening times for 21 November 2025
Asset	Opening time
Hall and garden	Closed

Hall and garden
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)	£7.20	£6.50
Child (5-17) under 5s free	£3.60	£3.25
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)	£17.90	£16.25
Family (1 Adult and up to 3 children)	£10.80	£9.75
Group (Adult 18+)		£6.18
Group (Child 5-17)		£3.09

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Adventure playground/play area
We have a small play area with a wooden castle near the orchard.
Bookshop
Our second-hand bookshop can be found on the first floor landing of the hall whenever its open.
Dogs allowed
Assistance dogs only in the hall.
Picnic area
Benches are dotted through the gardens, or bring a picnic blanket to spread on the grass in the nuttery.
Toilet
Toilets are located near the parterre (formal ornamental garden).
Mobility parking on onsite car park. Access to the lower gardens and toilets are via steps. Alternative route available – ask a team member.
View the full Accessibility Guide for Washington Old Hall here - AccessAble.co.uk
Accessible route and/or map
Level access to the lower gardens, nuttery and toilets can be arranged. Please speak to a member of the team on arrival or during your visit.
Accessible toilet
Located within the toilet block, near the parterre (formal ornamental garden). Access is via a flight of steps. Level access can be arranged; please speak to a member of the team during your visit.
Designated parking
Booking is required for accessible parking, please call our admissions desk on 0191 4166879.
Level access/terrain
Level access to the lower gardens, nuttery and toilets can be arranged; please speak to a member of the team during your visit.
Seating available
There is seating available within the hall and gardens.
Steps/uneven terrain
There's a flight of stairs to first floor of the hall. Outside, access to the lower gardens, nuttery and toilets is via steps. Level access can be arranged; please speak to a member of the team during your visit.
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By road
Take A1 junction 64 (A195), continue over Princess Anne Interchange roundabout. Left at Biddick Lane roundabout, then follow brown signs. From A19 and other routes follow 'Washington', join A1231 until you pick up brown signs.
Parking: Free parking available on The Avenue beside the property. Mobility parking onsite, telephone 0191 416 6879 to book a space.
On foot
Find us on The Avenue in Washington Village. Footpaths/paved routes available from surrounding villages.
By train
Nearest stations are Heworth (Metro) 4 miles; Newcastle 7 miles
By bus
Services to Washington Galleries from Newcastle and County Durham (4, ED2, X1 X1A, 1.2 mile/2km/25 min walk) and to Washington village from Gateshead (81, 82, 82A, 83 nearest stop Village Lane, 2 min walk)
Cycling
National Cycle Network Route 7 passes a mile from the hall
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The Avenue, Washington Village, Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE38 7LE
01914166879
washington.oldhall@nationaltrust.org.uk