Washington Old Hall

Upcoming events at Washington Old Hall

Children & Family

May half term: Code crackers trail

Follow a trail through Washington Old Hall's historic rooms and gardens. At each stop, uncover a clue to lead you onwards, revealing intriguing details and inviting you to look closely at your surroundings. This trail is free with admission.

Thu 4 Jun12:00Washington Old Hall

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Children & Family

May half term: Code crackers trail

Follow a trail through Washington Old Hall's historic rooms and gardens. At each stop, uncover a clue to lead you onwards, revealing intriguing details and inviting you to look closely at your surroundings. This trail is free with admission.

Fri 5 Jun12:00Washington Old Hall

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Children & Family

May half term: Code crackers trail

Follow a trail through Washington Old Hall's historic rooms and gardens. At each stop, uncover a clue to lead you onwards, revealing intriguing details and inviting you to look closely at your surroundings. This trail is free with admission.

Sat 6 Jun12:00Washington Old Hall

via Washington Old Hall

Children & Family

May half term: Code crackers trail

Follow a trail through Washington Old Hall's historic rooms and gardens. At each stop, uncover a clue to lead you onwards, revealing intriguing details and inviting you to look closely at your surroundings. This trail is free with admission.

Sun 7 Jun12:00Washington Old Hall

via Washington Old Hall

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Theatre

Outdoor theatre with Illyria: The Three Musketeers

Alexandre Dumas wrote five Musketeers novels, the first appearing in 1844. They have enjoyed enormous popularity worldwide and are not just textbook examples of the Historical Romance but also hilarious pastiches of that genre. This one, the first, remains the greatest. Young D’Artagnan is desperate to join Athos, Porthos and Aramis as an elite Musketeer of the King’s Guard. To prove himself he plunges headlong into a thrilling adventure to retrieve the Queen’s jewels, race the clock to restore Her Majesty’s honour, survive the machinations of scheming Cardinal Richelieu, and cross swords with the deadly Milady de Winter. Set against a sweeping panorama of 17th century France at war, it’s a whirlwind of excitement, comedy and ingenious storytelling. Romance! Intrigue! Murder! Betrayal! Revenge...! It’s got the lot! With a reputation for staging some of the finest swordplay in the business Illyria’s The Three Musketeers promises to be more dazzling than ever! The running time is approx. 135 minutes, including a 20 minute interval. Free entry for carers, one per paid booking. Due to limited public car parking outside the venue, car-sharing is strongly advised where possible. Well-behaved dogs on leads are permitted.

Wed 17 Jun20:00Washington Old Hall

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Arts & CultureFestivals & Events

North East Festival of Blossom 2026: Blossom Through a Wearside Lens photography exhibition

As part of the North East Festival of Blossom, and in connection with the Sunderland Connecting Through Nature project, Sunderland City Council’s Sustainable Regeneration Team organised a photography competition: Blossom Through a Wearside Lens - Celebrating the beauty of nature in Sunderland. The competition closes on 31 May. Come along to see a selection of photographs from the winner and runners up displayed around Washington Old Hall gardens. Free, normal admission applies. Festival of Blossom is supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery with fund awarded from Postcode Earth Trust.

Sat 27 Jun12:00Washington Old Hall

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Live Music

Live music in the hall

Local musicians bring the historic hall to life with live performances. You can hear duo Julie and William on the first Monday of the month. Expect traditional music from England and Western Europe, from the medieval period to the 20th century.

Mon 6 Jul12:00Washington Old Hall

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Live Music

Live music in the hall

Local musicians bring the historic hall to life with live performances. You can hear duo Julie and William on the first Monday of the month. Expect traditional music from England and Western Europe, from the medieval period to the 20th century.

Mon 3 Aug12:00Washington Old Hall

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History & Heritage

The Pantaloons present The (almost) Complete History of Britain at Washington Old Hall

Mud, blood and stiff upper-lips! Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company on a breathless race through the centuries in this delightfully inventive show that tells the entire story of Britain in under 2 hours. Have you ever wanted to see the life of Henry VIII told as a romantic comedy or the tale of the Spanish Armada reimagined as a light operetta? Probably not. But that won't stop The Pantaloons retelling great moments from the country's past in a variety of surprising genres! Featuring live music, audience interaction and wild historical inaccuracy. Please bring something to sit on. Picnics are welcome. This performance will take place outdoors, in the nuttery.

Sun 16 Aug20:00Washington Old Hall

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Live Music

Live music in the hall

Local musicians bring the historic hall to life with live performances. You can hear duo Julie and William on the first Monday of the month. Expect traditional music from England and Western Europe, from the medieval period to the 20th century.

Mon 7 Sept12:00Washington Old Hall

via Washington Old Hall

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