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At a glance

Now
Opening soonOpens today at 10:00
Age
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Teenagers
Price
High (£££) — guide only; check official prices
Location
near Morpeth
National Trust
Wallington house and gardens with stone animal-head sculptures.
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More to know

Indoors or outdoors
Indoors and outdoors
Visit length
Half a day, Full day
Price band: High · How we use price bands

These are broad planning guides for a typical visit, not exact prices. Check the venue before travelling.

Free
No regular admission fee. Parking, donations, travel or optional activities may still cost extra.
Low
Usually a small charge or donation, broadly up to £10 per person.
Medium
A typical paid visit, broadly around £10–£25 per person or a moderate family ticket.
High
Usually a larger day-out cost, broadly over £25 per person or for a family ticket.
Membership benefits

National Trust

National Trust members can usually visit included properties without paying the normal admission fee.

Membership benefits can exclude parking, special events and seasonal attractions. Check the venue’s current terms before travelling.

About this activity

A National Trust country estate with a historic house, walled garden, woodland, riverside walks and extensive grounds. Family facilities include adventure and nature play areas, picnic spaces and a café. National Trust members enter free, while admission charges apply to non-members. The house normally opens later and closes earlier than the estate. Opening arrangements vary throughout the year, so check the official website before setting off.

Summer 2026 estate accessMain visitor access · 30 Mar 2026 – 1 Nov 2026
monday
10:00–17:00
tuesday
10:00–17:00
wednesday
10:00–17:00
thursday
10:00–17:00
friday
10:00–17:00
saturday
10:00–17:00
sunday
10:00–17:00

The National Trust lists separate hours for the house, walled garden, café, shops and car park. This schedule represents the estate, walled garden and main visitor access; the house is 11:30–15:30.

Opening times can change. Check the venue website before travelling.

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Plan your visit

Location

Cambo, near Morpeth, NE61 4AR
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