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Eating at Seaton Delaval Hall

Published:
25 July 2026
Four children are walking up a gravel path. Each one is eating an ice cream in the sunshine.
Children enjoying ice cream at Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland | © Annapurna Mellor

During your visit to Seaton Delaval Hall, stop by the Brewhouse Café. Housed in a 17th-century building that pre-dates the Hall, it offers a wide range of drinks and snacks, as well as indoor and outdoor seating.

The Brewhouse Café 

The Brewhouse Café is housed in a 17th-century, Grade II-listed building that's previously been used as an agricultural building, a brewhouse and a coach house.

What’s on the menu 

Choose from a selection of hot and cold food and drinks, light snacks, soups, pastries, sandwiches, cakes sweet treats and - of course - the obligatory National Trust scone, freshly made on site by our chefs. We have a full children's menu including kids' lunchboxes and we cater for gluten free and vegan diets. 

Seating 

The Brewhouse Café has both indoor and outdoor seating, meaning you can take the weight off your feet whatever the weather.    

 

A guide to food and drink pricing 

Below you’ll find some examples and prices of the tasty treats on offer to help you plan your next visit.

Tea from £2.80

Coffee from £3.30

Cold drinks from £2.10

Cakes from £4.15

Bakes from £2.40

Ice cream from £2.75

Scoop ice cream from £3.75

Sandwiches from £4.60

Hot meals from £6.20

An adult white male and two white female children are standing inside a stone building with sunlight streaming through the windows. They are at a counter, on which is a tray of what look like flapjacks, which is covered with a glass dome.
Enjoy a selection of freshly made bakes and sweet treats at Seaton Delaval Hall | © James Beck

East Wing Kiosk

If you'd prefer to grab something on the go, the East Wing Kiosk offers a selection of hot and cold drinks and light snacks. It's a convenient option if you're heading straight out to explore the grounds or want refreshments without stopping for a full break. Opening times vary, so please ask at Visitor Welcome on arrival for details on the day of your visit.

Two adult women are walking through a doorway. In front of the doorway is a sandwich board with the words 'Take away kiosk open' chalked on it.
Grab hot and cold drinks and light snacks from the East Wing Kiosk at Seaton Delaval Hall | © Rebecca Hughes

Ice Cream Van

During the warmer months, drop by the Ice Cream van for soft scoop Northern Bloc ice cream and a chance to catch your breath on the picnic benches by the North West Woods. Check with Visitor Welcome on arrival for opening times.

A long black horse trailer which has been converted into a catering kiosk sits in front of a stone wall. Behind the wall is the corner of a grand stone building. In the foreground there is a picnic bench. A woman is standing at the kiosk, which has 'Coffee & Ice Cream' written on the front
Pick up a coffee or an ice cream from the van near the Delaval Playdium in the North West Woods at Seaton Delaval Hall Northumberland | © Rebecca Hughes

Top Picnic Spots

Looking for a low-cost day out? Pack a picnic and enjoy lunch in the grounds at Seaton Delaval Hall. With plenty of outdoor space to spread out and relax, bringing your own food is a great way to keep costs down while making a full day of your visit. Bring your own water bottle and stay hydrated with free refills from the Brewhouse Café water fountain. If you'd like a little treat along the way, the café, East Wing Kiosk and Ice Cream Van are on hand for top-ups. If you've travelled by car you can leave everything in it and pop back out to get it when you're ready. 

 

Allergen information

Most of the food and drink served is prepared on site in our kitchen, using a wide range of ingredients. As a result, we can’t guarantee that any of our food and drink products are completely allergen free. 

If you have an allergy or intolerance and would like ingredient information about the food and drink served, please ask the staff, who will be happy to help.

Always check when you visit

Visited before? We sometimes change our recipes to improve quality and flavour, including the ingredients. When you visit, please speak to one of our team to check the current allergen information for your favourite dish.

 

Thank you

Every cuppa or tasty treat you buy helps us to continue looking after places for everyone to enjoy.

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