Seaton Delaval Hall
A place of great theatre and drama
Making the Most of a Visit to Seaton Delaval Hall
Family fun at Seaton Delaval Hall
Come out and play with us this summer! From family events to 50 Things, to kickabouts on the South Lawn and exploring the Delaval Playdium, there’s lots of fun to be had at Seaton Delaval Hall. Enjoy our open spaces and run wild and play, like the unruly Delaval children would have done!
Visiting Seaton Delaval Hall's basement
Seaton Delaval Hall's basement has undergone a huge transformation since 2018. The results are now there for all to enjoy.
Take a stroll around the gardens...
Discover the beauty of the gardens at Seaton Delaval Hall - stroll through the parterre, relax in the peaceful privy garden, explore the wider Vanbrugh landscape and give a hug to our old Weeping Ash...
Visit the West Wing
Visit the newly-reopened West Wing, where the collection and the stories of the Delaval family take centre stage.
Visiting the Central Hall and stairs
The Central Hall, spiral stairs and basement are now open to visitors following works as part of Seaton Delaval Hall’s National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported Curtain Rises project.
Walking at Seaton Delaval Hall
The Holywell and Sluice walk
Opt for the long version (5.75 miles) or a shortened one (4.5 miles) to venture around the wider estate of Seaton Delaval Hall taking in local points of interest along the way.
The Holywell Dene and Old Hartley walk
Enjoy a five mile self-guided walk, roughly three hours, around Holywell Dene and Old Hartley and experience the history of the local area, the Delaval family and Seaton Delaval Hall.
The Wagonway walk
This walk around Seaton Delaval incorporates local points of interest via the Old Wagonway to the south - providing magnificent views - as well as historical facts about the Delavals.
The country and coast walk
Immerse yourself in history as you pass the site of the Hester Pit, where 204 men and boys were tragically killed in 1862, and head towards the coast before returning to Seaton Delaval Hall.
Crops, Coal and Seaton Delaval Village(s)
A moderate 6-mile walk around the land used for agriculture and mining by the Delaval family since the 11th century.
Holywell Pond, Village and Dene
The Delaval family was granted land in south east Northumberland at the end of the 11th century. The family name changed in 1814 when the estate passed through the female line to Sir Jacob Astley. His son and heir became Lord Hastings. The estate was largely agricultural land but coal was mined here by 1291 up to 1960. This walk takes in reminders of both agricultural and coal industries, as well as wooded parkland.
Seaton Sluice and Blyth in Troublesome Times
The Delavals were no strangers to conflict and war, from the Norman Conquest to World War II. This walk delves into the history of those troublesome times.
