Seaton Sluice & The Links: Delaval Discoveries Wider Estate Walks
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.
- Booking essential
Explore the centuries of history in and around Seaton Sluice and the road towards Blyth on this circular trail. Seaton Delaval was granted to the Delaval family in the 11th century and the earliest record of a building here is a defensive 'tower'. Discover how for more than 900 years, the family has played its part in protecting the area from civil conflicts, wars against the French and attacks during the First and Second World Wars. Walk is approximately 5 miles/ around 3.5 miles, with regular stops along the way.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All tickets | £5.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Recommended age 10+
- Meeting point
Please meet at Visitor Welcome in the main visitor car park.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear weather-appropriate, outdoor footwear. Heels are not recommended for this uneven and often muddy terrain. Paths can become waterlogged in places; waterproofs recommended in wet weather.
- Accessibility
This walk includes steps, uneven terrain and stiles and is therefore unsuitable for those requiring access support.
- Other
This walk takes in farmland where livestock grazes. Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate any dogs, including access dogs. Tickets are for wider estate walk only and do not provide admission into Seaton Delaval Hall.
Upcoming events
Delaval Discoveries: Potted History Talk
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.
Archaeology documentation
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.
Tots' Plots
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.
Summer of Play at Seaton Delaval Hall
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.