Free things to do in Washington

5 free-entry places in and around Washington, Tyne and Wear. Check parking, opening hours and other costs before you go.

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The Greek-temple-style Penshaw Monument on its hilltop with a kite flying overhead
Penshaw Monument, near WashingtonPhoto: Carol Bleasdale · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Park

North Biddick Pond

Pond and park with open grass, play areas and wildfowl on the new town green belt.

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North Biddick Pond

Washington, Tyne and Wear

Pond and park with open grass, play areas and wildfowl on the new town green belt.

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Nature reserve

Washington Wetland Centre (perimeter)

WWT reserve on the Wear — admission charges; public riverside paths nearby free.

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Washington Wetland Centre (perimeter)

Washington, Tyne and Wear

WWT reserve on the Wear — admission charges; public riverside paths nearby free.

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Waterfront

River Wear Walk

Riverside path through the new town with bridges, meadows and wildfowl.

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River Wear Walk

Washington, Tyne and Wear

Riverside path through the new town with bridges, meadows and wildfowl.

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Woodland

Altofts Community Woods

Community woodland with trails through birch and oak on the town edge.

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Altofts Community Woods

Washington, Tyne and Wear

Community woodland with trails through birch and oak on the town edge.

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Gallery

Arts Centre Washington (exterior & grounds)

Arts centre in a park setting — performances charge; grounds and sculpture trail free.

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Arts Centre Washington (exterior & grounds)

Washington, Tyne and Wear

Arts centre in a park setting — performances charge; grounds and sculpture trail free.

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