On a recent short break we made two visits to Wallington, a National Trust property in Northumberland. It was on our route to and from our destination. The advantage of making a journey of a few hours duration, rather than travelling abroad is that the travelling days can become holiday days as well.
We explored the grounds taking the riverside walk to the walled garden on the first visit. This involved crossing the river by stepping stones. As the water-level was low the steps were easily passable. However we did not take the higher route through woods as it was windy.
The photos tell part of the story. (I have not included nature pictures I took.)
The house
From the other side
A pond
The river
A money tree!
The bridge
From below
Herbaceous border
The glasshouse
Spot the bridge!
Dangerous steps
Detail of a plant on the steps
Wild flower border
