Wallington

On the recommendation of a worker at Housesteads, after visiting Hadrian’s Wall and the sites of several Roman forts and settlements, we took a short trip 20 miles north of the wall to Wallington. This beautiful house was recently refurbished and was really a treat to see. Though dating from 1688, the house is decorated to fit the 1880 time period, and includes many fine ceramics, paintings, needlework and a collection of dolls’ houses. There is a central courtyard that is decorated to look like an Italian courtyard and is painted with a series of scenes depicting the history of the area. Outdoors there are extensive grounds (13,000 acres) which feature many walks, lakes and woodlands, buildings, sculptures and a walled garden. The property is managed by The National Trust.

~ by bibliophilist on Saturday, 3 April 2004.