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Washington Old Hall - National Trust
Heritage Open Day: Enjoy free entry to the manor house, gardens and nuttery. 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 18 Sep to Sunday 20 September
Washington Old Hall, The Avenue, Washington Village, Sunderland, County Durham NE38 7LE
Fri 18 Sep:Site opens 1100, last entry 1500; Sun 20 Sep:Site opens 1100, last entry 1500; Free Entry.
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