Washington Old Hall and Gardens, National Trust site, Tyne and Wear

Details

Accessibility

Accessible disability toilets.

"Mobility parking in main car park

Access to lower garden via steps or new garden lift"

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"Points to note

• The property was not built on level ground therefore there are a number of steps, ramps and slopes to contend with.

• The mobile phone reception across most of the site is good outside but poor for some services inside buildings

• Dogs on leads are welcome in the gardens but not in the hall with the exception of assistance dogs. There is a water bowl in the café gardens

• Light levels in the Great Hall on the ground floor are kept low to maintain and protect the collection.

• The first floor in the Hall is not wheelchair accessible

• Access is provided to the lower gardens via an outdoor garden lift

• There are no power assisted doors on the estate."

Brief description

"The building incorporates parts of the original medieval home of George Washington's direct ancestors, and it is from here that the family took their surname of 'Washington'."

Address

Washington Old Hall, The Avenue, Washington Village, NE38 7LE

Email

washingtonoldhall@nationaltrust.org.uk

Phone

0191 416 6879

Website

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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Old_Hall

Directions

"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 pick up brown signs

Parking: free, small car park. Other parking on The Avenue

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

By bus: services to Washington Galleries and Washington village

By train: Heworth (Metro) 4 miles; Newcastle 7 miles"

Amenities

Baby changing facilities.

"Free parking on site, alternative parking available on The Avenue

Dogs are welcome in the grounds and gardens, all we ask is that you keep them on a lead unless stated otherwise

The main toilet facilities are located on the first floor within Washington Old Hall and in the lower gardens adjacent to the cafe

Feeling peckish? Our café is located in the lower gardens, serving hot and cold drinks, cake, snacks and ice cream

Our new retail outlet is located in the cafe

There are vintage wares to be found in the ‘Friends of Washington Old Hall’ second hand collectables shop, with every penny spent going into the conservation of Washington Old hall

Groups welcome - please contact us before you visit

School groups welcome, please call 0191 4166879

Hip-carrying infant seats for loan

Children's quiz/trail

Pushchairs admitted (ground floor only)"