We're hiring for two new opportunities at Wallington 📣
🚲Outdoor Experiences Development Officer - Are you passionate about creating inspiring outdoor experiences and shaping the future of active engagement in beautiful places? We’re looking for someone to help define what experiences in the outdoors at Wallington will look like for years to come as it enters an exciting new chapter.
Find out more and apply by visiting .uk and searching for IRC175773
👋Service Assistant - We’re looking for a friendly, customer‑focused Service Assistant who enjoys working with people and creating warm, memorable visitor experiences. You’ll play an active role in welcoming visitors, sharing stories about Wallington and keeping the House presentable and safe.
Find out more and apply by visiting .uk and searching for IRC175785
Join us every Sunday from 31 May to 28 June for live music in the beautiful surroundings of the Walled Garden (or courtyard) as Tunes in the Blooms returns for 2026 🎶🌸
Roll out a blanket, sit back and soak up the sounds of talented local musicians, with a mix of folk, acoustic, community band and steel band performances.
When the music winds down, take time to explore the garden in full bloom – it looks spectacular at this time of year.
The Garden Kiosk will be open throughout serving cakes, bakes and ice creams plus hot and cold drinks.
Visit our website for more information: bit.ly/4uQvzyb
We hope to see you there!
Free event, normal admission charges apply.
Discover the wonderful world of brilliant birds at Wallington this May half term at Wallington. From the outdoor Top of the Flocks trail and racing rubber ducks along the river to bird craft activities and spotting birds in Wallington's collections, there’s something for everyone to enjoy as you discover the fascinating wildlife that calls Wallington home.
Visit the events link in our bio for for information.
The events are free (except duck racing). Normal admission charges apply.
I’ve been AWOL for a week taking some time out to chill, not be on my phone and exploring the countryside in the North East
I only just discovered that @nationaltrust do holiday stays! Literally so perfect for a staycation and having a few wholesome days
So grateful to @nationaltrustholidays for having me, their stays across the UK are absolutely beautiful, so unique and a great staycation idea - either solo, with a special other or a group of mates - plus so many you can bring a pooch as well 🐾
#gifted
Our ever-popular moth mornings are back for the summer from this weekend. Join the Rangers to take a close-up look at some of the many species found at Wallington.
In May 2025, we recorded an incredible 17 species across the two surveys including:
🦋 Poplar Hawkmoth
🦋 Purple Thorn
🦋 White Ermine
🦋 Pale Tussock
🦋 Scalloped Hazel
🦋 Common Footman
With over 2500 species in the UK alone, who knows how many species we will find in our moth traps!
May's moth mornings are Sunday 10 and Tuesday 12 May. Drop in to visitor welcome between 10-11am to see what we've found and put your questions to the team. The event is free, but normal admission charges apply.
Find out more about the event and future dates: bit.ly/48KJ89O
Last week's Wild Tales episode featured Wallington Ranger Nick and was all about native white-clawed crayfish conservation. Listen to find out more about the work the team do for crayfish and the challenges they face due to the invasive American signal crayfish. #WildlifeWednesday
Find the episode 'Crayfish Gladiator Battle' on all streaming platforms🦞
@northeastnt
🎉Exciting news - the X75 bus is back for 2026🎉
🚍The @gonortheast X75 bus service from Newcastle to Wallington and Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens starts again this Saturday 2 May. With four services running every Saturday, you can enjoy a car-free trip to Wallington all summer long (until Saturday 5 September).
🚍The bus starts at Newcastle Haymarket, stopping at Ponteland, Belsay Hall, Bolam Lake and finishing at Wallington.
🚍Normal bus fares apply, including the £2.50 fare cap on an adult single. That means you can travel from Newcastle to Wallington and back for just £5.00 per adult.
🚍Enjoy 20% off admission to Wallington for non-NT members who arrive by bus.
🚍For the X75 bus timetable, visit /services/GNE/X75
🚍And to find out more about car-free travel to Wallington, check out .uk/attractions/wallington/
🚍 This service is supported by funding from the National Trust, @englishheritage and the @northeast_ca@northeastnt@goodjourneyuk
How many beavers can you see this Wildlife Wednesday? 1, 2, 3…?
Ranger Emily was looking through the beaver enclosure trail camera footage when she came across this little gem. The beavers at Wallington are normally foraging in different areas of the enclosure so it’s very rare to see (nearly) the full family all on one clip – that’s 7 beavers in one short film! Only the mum was missing from the footage but she’s spotted regularly in the enclosure, so we know she’s keeping busy.
Since arriving in July 2023 (with a juvenile and kit already in tow), mum and dad have certainly made themselves at home at Wallington, with a further kit in 2024 and 4 in 2025!
Although Wallington’s beaver family has doubled in size since their arrival, the enclosure site was initially chosen as it could sustain a growing family, with a 1km stretch of river and a good food supply to sustain them over the seasons.
Beaver kits usually spend the first two years with their parents so we’re keeping a close eye on the beavers’ behaviour to make sure they are still happy, healthy and aren’t showing any signs of wanting to leave the enclosure.
#WildlifeWednesday @northeastnt
This April we're bringing you a new series from the Wallington team 🌸Bench of the Month🌸
Every morning before starting a hard day's work, Head Gardener Simon takes a moment to have his morning coffee on a bench somewhere in the gardens at Wallington. This month he recommends the 'Mary pool' benches, at the top of the Walled Garden. Enjoy spring bulbs, blossom, birdsong, and the gentle trickle of water from the pond.
Where's your favourite place to enjoy a moment of peace at Wallington?
If you've visited the East Wood in the last few weeks you might have noticed a carpet of these small white flowers across the woodland floor. These are called wood anemones, and belong to the buttercup family.
They are often considered a sign of mature, healthy woodland, as they are very slow growing. At springtime everything changes so quickly, every week there is something new blooming at Wallington🌼🌼🌼
Find out more about what you can see in the garden: .uk/visit/north-east/wallington/things-to-do-in-the-garden-at-wallington
