Find a whole lot of fun, theatricality, drama and mischief at Seaton Delaval Hall this summer. Like a party from the Delavals' Georgian heyday, expect the unexpected with pop up activities throughout from Saturday 19 July – Sunday 31 August.
Roll up to meet the Monster Circus! Each of Georgia’s friendly monster puppet possesses the ability to perform a circus act. Your job is to become the puppeteers and bring the circus to life!
Join us to discover how we care for this historic landscape. Explore the history of architect Sir John Vanbrugh's pleasure grounds and find out what's new and in bloom this month.
Visit the Mahogany Room off the Entrance Hall to see our Conservation Team at work, cleaning, documenting and safely storing archaeological finds from the Curtain Rises project.
Get back to nature every Friday as part of Summer of Play with Young Gardeners, packed full of gardening, crafting and relaxing activities as well as plenty of nature-based stories for all the family to enjoy.
Let's Circus, are back for the summer! Enjoy drop-in circus skills, have a go sessions and mini shows from the region's leading circus agency.
Join us for our regular wider estate walks to discover more about the Delavals and their local interests. Take in delightful views across the landscape and find out more about the area's history.
Enjoy pop-up visits from North East bubble specialists, BubblePlaY, the bubbliest entertainers around as part of Summer of Play.
This brand new take on Hansel & Gretel is a family show packed full of music, magic and puppetry from Wrongsemble celebrates how even the simplest story can become the wildest fairytale in the hands of the right storyteller!
Enjoy family style comedy and mischief from our favourite local comedians including compere, Lee Kyle, plus Elaine Robertson and Silly Billies, Jack & Sam.
Chris is a professional storyteller and theatre worker who tells traditional tales from many different cultures, to listeners of all ages. Enjoy stories with a few magic tricks for good measure!
Hear folk musician Catch the Sparrow’s When the Lost God Speaks performed live with fiddler and singer, Sam Baxter.
Hear folk musician Catch the Sparrow’s recording of her piece - When the Lost God Speaks - in the Central Hall, inspired by the existence of a now-lost painting of Bacchus on the ceiling in the Saloon.
Join local folklorist and storyteller David with local musician Paul Martin, for tales from across the North East revealing not the land we know, but a land filled with dragons, witches and wizards, wicked goblins, ghosts, fairies and giants!
Chill out in the South Lawn Circus Tent and enjoy North East folk tales and live music from two of the North East's finest.
Join us for our regular wider estate walks to discover more about the Delavals and their local interests. Take in delightful views across the landscape and find out more about the area's history.
Your chance to explore work from emerging and early career artists in or from the region. See the final pieces from the three winners from 2024: Jordan Edge, Phoebe Scott and Lucy Waters.
Visit Seaton Delaval Hall for free as part of Heritage Open Days 2025.
When a stranger washes up on the shores of England, a community in turmoil is forced to confront their attitudes towards tolerance, survival, blame, nostalgia, and the changing world around them.
Join us for our regular wider estate walks to discover more about the Delavals and their local interests. Take in delightful views across the landscape and find out more about the area's history.