Activities at Seaton Delaval Hall
Walking at Seaton Delaval Hall
Stretch your legs and explore our special place and the surrounding areas by foot. Walking is a great way to see the gardens and learn more about the history here.
Walk 3 – Holywell Dene and Old Hartley
An easy self-guided walk taking in the points of interest around Holywell Dene and Old Hartley, including the history of the local area and Seaton Delaval Hall.
- Easy
- 3 hours
- 5.0 miles (8.0km)
Walk 4 – Country and Coast
A coastal walk starting from Seaton Delaval Hall, passing the site of the Hester Pit, where 204 men and boys were tragically killed in 1862.
- Easy
- 3 hours
- 5.0 miles (8.0km)
Walk 2 – Holywell & Sluice
Take a walk around the wider estate of Seaton Delaval Hall, incorporating local points of interest on the way, such as Seaton Sluice harbour.
- Easy
- 2 hours 30 mins
- 4.5 miles (7.2km)
Walk 1 – Wagonway
A self-guided walk around the wider estate of Seaton Delaval Hall, incorporating local points of interest and historical facts about the Delaval family and the hall.
- Easy
- 2 hours 30 mins
- 4.0 miles (6.4km)
Wildlife at Seaton Delaval Hall
Follow one of our regular estate walks, spot our five species of bats who live in the hall or discover the insects that call our bee garden home.