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Summer of Play at Washington Old Hall 2026
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Summer of Play at Washington Old Hall 2026

Thu 30 Jul · 12:00

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Washington Old Hall hosts Summer of Play, a theatre event commemorating US Independence and the Sunderland and DC friendship agreement.

Fun fact: this year marks the 250th anniversary of US Independence as well as the 20th anniversary of the Sunderland and DC friendship agreement! So in honour of Washington's connection with America some of our Summer of Play activities have more of a US theme.

Self-led activities will be available in the gardens every day (Thursday - Monday). Get competitive with all the family with some classic lawn games such as sack racing, skittles (the ancestor of bowling) or try out the American game of cornhole. There will be lots of ways to play, maybe even try building a den!

Check out our event page for information on a range of organised pop-up fun coming to Washington Old Hall this summer! Here's what you could expect:

• Crafts - Mini flag-making where you design your own flag for your imaginary country

• Facilitated sports and active games

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Frequently asked questions

Summer of Play at Washington Old Hall 2026 takes place on Thursday, 30 July 2026 at 12:00. The event runs until Monday, 31 August 2026.

Summer of Play at Washington Old Hall 2026 is held at Washington Old Hall in Sunderland (The Avenue, Washington Village, Washington, Tyne & Wear).

Tickets for Summer of Play at Washington Old Hall 2026 can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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