Seaton Delaval Hall

The Central Hall

Important notice -

We're working hard to reopen many of our places where it is safe to do so. However, Seaton Deleval Hall is closed.

A place of great theatre and drama

More about this place

Family walking dogs

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We've started to open some gardens and parks in England and Northern Ireland. To limit numbers and keep everyone safe, you can only visit by booking tickets in advance. A lot of places are now fully booked up to 14 June, but we release new tickets every Friday, and we’re also opening more gardens and parks every week. More than 200 coastal and countryside car parks are also open. All houses remain closed at the moment, and all places in Wales remain closed in line with Welsh government advice. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

Celebrating a history of mischief and mayhem at Seaton Delaval Hall

Festival of Mischief: fun activities for all the family 

Take inspiration from the mischief and mayhem of the fun-loving Delavals and join in with the Festival of Mischief. During the May half-term you can keep entertained at home with jokes, dressing up and party food inspired by the eccentricity and flamboyant lifestyle of the family who lived here.

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Our work

The project at Seaton Delaval Hall

The landscape at Seaton Delaval Hall

Working towards a healthier woodland at Seaton Delaval Hall 

As part of the Heritage Lottery Fund-supported project to conserve Seaton Delaval Hall we’re undertaking woodland management works to improve the health of the landscape and restore lost elements of the eighteenth century design.

William Hardie of Studio Hardie in the North West Woods

Designer announced for National Lottery-funded play area 

Channel 4's Amazing Spaces presenter designs new play area for Seaton Delaval Hall

Seaton Delaval Hall from the Central Courtyard

The Scenes are Changing at Seaton Delaval Hall 

Heritage Lottery Fund helps put the drama back into Seaton Delaval Hall.

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History

A painting showing Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland

Delve into our history 

The history of Seaton Delaval Hall spans a thousand years. Discover the story of this special place and the families that once called it their home...

A fire damaged statue at Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland

The fire of 1822 

At dusk on 3 January 1822, sailors off the Whitley Bay coast noticed that the sunset seemed unusually brilliant. Seaton Delaval Hall was on fire.

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Learning

View of North Front entrance of Seaton Delaval Hall

A different way to learn 

Discover the stories of those who once called Seaton Delaval Hall home. Explore the basement, visit the Central Hall and learn about the gay Delavals using one of our educational packs.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Seaton Delaval Hall on the National Trust Collections website

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