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 took their surname of 'Washington'.
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.
Site Description National Trust Building
Free parking in small car park beside Old Hall. Otherwise unrestricted parking on The Avenue. Coaches must park on The Avenue
Info for DisabledContact in advance. Parking: In main car park. Parking available beside Old Hall. Building: 8 steps to entrance with handrail. Level access through rear door. 1 wheelchair, booking essential. Ground floor accessible. Stairs with handrail to other floors. Seating available. Photograph album, Hand-held DVD player available for visitors unable to climb stairs. WCs: Adapted WC on ground floor, off Great Hall. Grounds: Partly accessible, loose gravel and hard gravel paths. Access to lower garden via steps. Separate viewing point available, please ask staff for assistance. Tel. in advance. Refreshments: 20 steps to entrance with handrail. Refreshments can be served on ground floor or in garden
Souvenir desk in entrance hall
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