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Washington Old Hall - National Trust
Heritage Open Day: Enjoy free entry to the manor house, gardens and nuttery, as well as live music throughout the day. At the heart of historic Washington village this picturesque stone manor house and its gardens provide a tranquil oasis, reflecting gentry life following the turbulence of the English Civil War.
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'.
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'.
Fri 19 Sep, Sun 21 Sep
Washington Old Hall, The Avenue, Washington Village, Sunderland, County Durham NE38 7LE
Fri 19 Sep:Site opens 1000, last entry 1600; Sun 21 Sep:Site opens 1000, last entry 1600; Free Entry.
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