Trade Secrets - Conservation in Action
Friday 1st, 15th & 29th June, 1.00 - 3.30pm
Join our Conservation Team as they reveal the secrets of conservation and demonstrate how to care for books in the Central Hall. Normal admission charges apply.
Best of British
Saturday 2nd June to Tuesday 5 June
Join in the fun as we celebrate British history, tradition and culture through themed activities, crafts and trails to mark the start of our Summer of Celebration. Normal admission charges apply + small charge for some activities/items made.
Bushcraft Taster Session with Wild Harmony
Sunday 3 June, 9.30am - 4.30pm
Get an insight into the world of campcraft and outdoor living as you learn about shelter building, fire lighting, knots and cordage and campfire cooking in a woodland environment while having a great fun day out. Age 14+ Adult £20.
Booking essential on 01670 773963.
Talk Time at Wallington: Reiving - The Dark Tradition
Thursday 24 May, 10.00 am - 2.00 pm
Join our medieval historian Michael Thomson as he traces the origins of Reiving, through the era of "Braveheart" back to the time of British resistance to Rome, and considers the influence of landscape, climate, politics and Celtic tradition on the people of the Borders. The talk will be followed by a delicious light lunch in the Clocktower Café. £22, incl. coffee and lunch. Booking essential on 01670 773600.
Wild Walk at Wallington - Broomhouse Walk
Saturday 26 May, 10.00 am - 12.00 noon
Join our Countryside Team and try out the new Broomhouse Walk that takes you through the beautiful woodland and farmland around Wallington, with wonderful views over the wider estate. Age 10+ Adult £2, child £1 and family £5. Meet in the car park. Wear waterproofs and boots. Booking essential on 01670 773963.
Ask the Wallington Gardener...
Sunday 27 May, 12.00 - 4.00 pm
Ask our Head Gardener for expert advice in the Conservatory and buy special plants to help us raise money for the NGS. Normal admission charges apply but all admission money goes to the NGS.
Northumbrian Clog Dancers
Sunday 27 May, 12.00 noon & 1.30 pm
Enjoy clog and highland dancing in the Courtyard (weather permitting!). Normal admission charges apply.
Meet the Curator
Friday 18 May, 1.00 - 3.30pm
Meet our expert curator, Andrew McLean, to find out about the work that goes on behind the scenes at Wallington and discover the story behind some of the wonderful objects in our collection. Normal admission charges apply.
Cars in the Courtyard - Post Vintage and Classic Cars
Sunday 20 May, 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Admire a selection of post vintage and classic cars in the beautiful setting of Wallington courtyard. Normal admission charges apply.
Tuesday 15 May, 1.00 - 4.00 pm
Join our Gardening Team for this hands-on workshop to discover the secrets of propagation and take the fruits of your labour back to your own garden. You may even get the chance to propagate some of the plants in the Wallington Garden!
£10 per person, including coffee.
Booking essential through the Estate Office on 01670 773600.
Sunday 13 May, 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Join award-winning landscape photographer David Taylor for a day's exploration of Wallington through the camera lens. This workshop will focus on macro and flower photography, and take full advantage of the walled garden, conservatory and woodland. This friendly and supportive workshop is open to enthusiastic photographers of all abilities, and will encourage them to make progress with their photography both technically and creatively. Although a macro lens will be useful, it is not essential: one of the aims of the day will be to enable participants to get the most out of their own camera equipment, and David will have a limited supply of spare equipment for participants to borrow.
£75 including refreshments and lunch.
Booking essential through David Taylor Photography on 01434 607637 or visit www.davidtaylorphotography.co.uk
Trade Secrets - Conservation in Action
Wednesday 9 & Thursday 10 May, 1.00 - 3.30 pm
Join our Conservation Team as they reveal the secrets of conservation and demonstrate how to care for ceramics in the Central Hall. Normal admission charges apply.
Watercolour Painting Day
Saturday 12 May, 10 .00 am - 4.30 pm
Enjoy a special painting day in the enchanting gardens at Wallington, with demonstrations and advice from local artist Sandra Taylor. Soak up the atmosphere of the tranquil landscape and take home your own beautiful watercolour. £45, incl. coffee and lunch. Booking essential on 01670 773600.
Forest Fun
Sunday 13 May, 10.00 am - 2.00pm
Follow in the footsteps of the Trevelyan children who loved to play outdoors and get out in the wild and have lots of fun learning woodland skills like fire making, shelter building, and tool making. Fun for big kids! Age 14 +. £10.
Booking essential on 01670 773963. Bring a packed lunch and dress for mess!
Sunday 6 & Monday 7 May, 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
March back in time to the Imperial Age as Comitatus take over Wallington! Watch Roman soldiers put through their paces, complete with Latin drill, missile competitions and combat sparring and marvel at the Cavalry squadron as they display their power and skill on horseback! You can also stroll through the camp to discover all about life in Roman times and see traditional crafts being demonstrated.
Normal admission charges apply + small charge for some activities.
Picture courtesy of ntpl.
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 April, 12.30 & 2.30pm
Enjoy a unique performance offering an enchanting insight into the creation of beauty in Georgian portraits by Reynolds and Gainsborough, revealing the secrets of the artist's studio and some utterly sumptuous costumes. Normal admission charges apply.
A Tale of Two Dresses
Saturday 28 April - Sunday 1 July, 12 - 5pm (excluding Tuesdays)
Explore our exhibition unpicking the threads of a 250 year old mystery surrounding two society beauties, two famous artists and one dress, as our well-loved portrait of Suky Trevelyan is joined by the portrait of the Countess of Dysart on a special visit from Ham House. Normal admission charges apply.
North Tyneside Pipe Band
Sunday 29 April, 2.00 - 4.00 pm
Enjoy the traditional sounds of Scottish Pipes and Drums in the Courtyard. Normal admission charges apply.
Tuesday 24 April, 10.00 am - 1.00 pm
Uncover the story of the infamous portrait of Sir Walter Calverley Blackett's niece Suky Trevelyan as we bring the saga up-to-date and reveal the latest information about this fascinating portrait.
The talk will be followed by a delicious light lunch in the Clocktower Café. £20, incl. coffee and lunch.
Booking essential on 01670 773600.
Bat Walk
Wednesday 25 April, 7.30 pm - 10.00pm
Join us for a walk around the woods with bat detectors to find out about bat ecology and see what bats we can find. Adult £4, child £2 and family £10. Wear warm clothing and bring a torch and a flask!
Booking essential on 01670 773963.
Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 April, 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
A fun event for all the family to mark St George's Day! Meet our very own knight in shining armour, try on helmets and chainmail and learn to be a knight at Knight School. Have a go at painting your own shield and join our quest through the woods!
Normal admission charges apply + small charge for some activities.
Wild Walk at Wallington - Foraging with Wild Harmony
Sunday 22 April, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Take a walk on the wild side and join our wild food expert on a special guided walk on the Wallington Estate looking out for seasonal wild food and learning how to use it! Age 10+ Adult £15, child £7.50 and family (2 adults and 2 children) £35. Wear waterproofs and boots and bring a packed lunch, hot drink and a sense of humour!
Booking essential on 01670 773963.
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