A selection of works taken from the award-winning British Pavilion exhibition of the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025, GBR - Geology of Britannic Repair.
This year we're celebrating Seaton Delaval Hall’s architect, Sir John Vanbrugh. Led by The Georgian Group, we’re joining five of his most significant creations for events commemorating the man known as the ‘rockstar of the English Baroque’.
Join our expert guides daily for an introduction to the gay Delavals, the most notorious of Georgian partygoers and pranksters and discover the story behind Sir John Vanbrugh's 300 year old masterpiece.
Join us for our free weekly drop-in gardening club for toddlers, packed full of activities whatever the weather. No need to book in advance, just turn up to enjoy our free weekly gardening session in the Community Kitchen Garden.
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 18 July – Monday 31 August.
Pop through to the Church of Our Lady and join their team of talented artists for some heritage inspired creativity in the churchyard with family drop-in activities designed for all ages and abilities.
Enjoy pop-up visits from North East bubble specialists, BubblePlaY, the bubbliest entertainers around as part of Summer of Play.
Meet Trolliver - the bridge dwelling rascal who has gone for a wander around Seaton Delaval Hall. He's full of mischief, noisy burps, silly farts and unexpected surprises!
Enjoy family style comedy and mischief from our favourite local comedians including compere, Lee Kyle, plus special guests.
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 at Seaton Delaval Hall for the summer! Enjoy drop-in circus skills, have a go sessions and mini shows from the region's leading circus agency.
A playful, inventive theatre adventure for families and anyone who believes that ordinary objects can become extraordinary stories.
Northumberland Wildlife Trust brings a day of nature discovery to the Church of Our Lady, featuring scavenger hunts and searching for minibeasts.
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.
Join storyteller Elizabeth Baker to hear fascinating tales inspired by the history of the Church of Our Lady.
Join artist Mim Robson to create nature-inspired artworks, discovering patterns and textures of the natural world.
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.
Visit Seaton Delaval Hall for free as part of Heritage Open Days 2026.
Home educating in Northumberland or North Tyneside? Join us for a relaxed afternoon of history, creativity and discovery, with drop-in crafts, self-led trails and family-friendly tours inspired by architect, Sir John Vanbrugh.
Introduced by Sandy Nairne, Vanbrugh scholar Sir Charles Saumarez Smith discusses Vanbrugh’s career and links to Seaton Delaval Hall. Archaeologist Mark Newman shares how investigations have provided insight into Vanbrugh’s involvement in the hall.
An illustrated talk from Dr Annette Rubery and Dr Nicholas Helm on John Vanbrugh’s ambitious Queen’s Theatre (1705), exploring how its daring design united architecture, opera and drama—and why this bold experiment mattered.
As playwright, soldier, spy and adventurer, Vanbrugh is one of the most colourful architects in English history, yet relatively little is known about him. Here Rory Fraser gives a sense of the character that lay behind his legendary facades.
Step into the shadows as the Basement and Stables transform into a world of mysterious tales and curious characters. Explore immersive scenes inspired by ghostly legends, wicked witches, giant spiders and creatures that lurk in the darkness.