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Christmas at Seaton Delaval Hall
Welcome to Christmas 2023 at Seaton Delaval Hall. Enjoy the simpler side of the festive season with us, complete with natural decorations, live music and song, seasonal eats and winter walks. Enjoy the hall magically lit and spend time alone in quiet contemplation surrounded by nature's winter offering, enjoy long awaited catch ups with friends or make merry with family. With no additional costs for activities and no booking required, just turn up and enjoy a day of yuletide delights.
Wreath Making Workshops
Get your creative juice flowing with our festive wreath-making workshops led by Seaton Delaval Hall's gardener, Nicola. She'll talk you through the steps of making a beautiful Christmas wreath that will be the envy of all hung on your door! Book essential, all places £45. Book now.
Robin's Winter Trail, 9 December - 7 Janury
Take part in our festive robin trail this winter as you explore Seaton Delaval Hall's grounds. Can you sing like a robin and complete all the challenges? Wrap up warm and head out into the gardens to find all the clues! Trail is free and included with admission; collect your trail sheet from Visitor Welcome on arrival.
Festive live music
Enjoy seasonal singing from a local choirs and magical musical performances throughout December.
Aurora Strings, the Old Kitchen on the travelling theatre.
Sunday 3rd, 10th & 17th December, 12-2pm.
Join us in the West Wing for festive live music from Aurora Strings, the North East's leading string quartet.
JJ Maloney, the Old Kitchen on the travelling theatre.
Saturday 23rd December, 12-1pm
Join us for a very special performance from rising local star, pianist JJ for a beautiful mixture of Christmas and classical music.
Christmas Choirs, Saturdays in December.
Enjoy your favourite Christmas carols and songs in stunning settings. Join in if you want or just listen!
Saturday 2: Seaton Sluice Singers, 1-1:30pm
Saturday 9: Storiella with musician, Bert Louissen, 12-2pm
Saturday 16 December: Whitley Women's Community Choir, 1-1:30pm
Festive treats from the Brewhouse
There's lots of festive treats to enjoy from the Brewhouse this Christmas, and whether you're looking for turkey sandwiches with the trimmings, a seasonal sweet treat or a warming hot chocolate, the Brewhouse is the ideal location to warm up after your day out... with no washing up at the end!
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