Wallington, Northumberland

Paul and Emmy kindly gave us an annual membership to the UK National Trust, and we have visited several of the properties managed by the Trust. Wallington in Northumberland comprises 13,500 acres and is one of the largest estates under its care. It was gifted in its entirety, including furniture and artworks, to the Trust in 1941 and is a magnificent property with an enormous house originally built in 1688, extensive woodlands and parkland and a walled garden.

Of course, Peter couldn't resist the opportunity to play the grand piano in the great central reception hall. It's interesting to see how the other half lives!