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Copyright | | Wallington
in the heart of Northumberland is a magnificent mansion house dating back to the
late 17th Century. As well as being important
for our agricultural heritage Wallington is also home to some very special wildlife
including Red Squirrels. | |  | Our country estates are great places for nature. Find out
how you can get really close to some fantastic animals.
| |  | - Estates and parks offer great wildlife watching oportunities
in the autumn including birds and squirrels.
| | | Wallington
- Visitor Guide | | Address: | Wallington
Hall, Cambo, Morpeth, Northumberland. | | Postcode
| NE61 4AR | | Telephone: | 01670
773600 | | e-mail | wallington@nationaltrust.org.uk | | Ordnance
Survey: | Ordnance survey reference:
NZ030843 | | Key attraction: | The
house boasts a renowned collection of ceramics, paintings, needlework and a collection
of dolls' houses. The Central Hall is decorated with a series of scenes of Northumbrian
history by William Bell Scott in a Pre-Raphaelite style. | | Essential
kit: | Walking shoes. Binoculars for
any woodland birds. | | Nature
watching: | Red Squirrels. Plants
and trees, gardens. | | Facilities: | Country
house. Cafe. Toilets. | | Access: | Disabled
access: Parking next to ticket office and at Walled Garden.
Main
house - three steps to entrance area with handrail, plus ramp available. Ground
floor accessible. Steps with handrail to Cabinet of Curiosities. Lift to upper
floors.
Adapted toilet available in courtyard and main house.
Grounds
- map of accessible route available from information centre. Braille guide Induction
loop in reception, shop. | | Getting
there: | Located in Northumberland
approx 18 miles north west of Newcastle upon Tyne. From Newcastle take the A696,
airport/Ponteland road, and turn off on the B6342 to Cambo.
By bus: Snaith
service 419 from Morpeth - Wed, Fri and Sat only. Arriva 508 service from Newcastle
- Sunday, June-October only. Ìý Car park on site. | | Opening
times: | Open September 3-November
4 2007 - Monday, Wednesday-Sunday afternoons from 1pm-5.30pm (closed Tuesdays).
Ìý The walled garden and grounds are open throughout the year.
Walled garden is open April 1-September 30 daily, 10am-7pm. Then open October1-October
31, daily between 10am-6pm. Also November 1-February 29 open 10am-4pm daily. | | Charges: | Charges:
Adults £8; Children £4; Family ticket £20. Garden and grounds
only - Adults £5.50; Children £2.75, Family Ticket £14. |
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