A picture of Washington Old Hall, a Historic Building in the town of Washington, in the county of Tyne & Wear

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. It is a 17 Century Manor house associated with the family of George Washington, first president of the USA 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'.

Washington Washington Old Hall Tyne and Wear house garden National Trust Tyne & Wear