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History Hunters: Home Ed sessions

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.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Spend a relaxed afternoon learning together with hands-on activities, self-led discovery and family-friendly tours as part of Vanbrugh 300, the 300th anniversary of Sir John Vanbrugh's masterpiece.

Drop in between 11am and 2pm and make the Stables Workshop your first stop. From here, you'll find everything you need for the day, including activity information, trails, clipboards and pencils. Take part in a range of activities, including:

Mischief & Mayhem Tours: Discover the stories, characters and secrets of Seaton Delaval Hall on a 45-minute guided tour through the Central Courtyard, Entrance Hall, Saloon and West Wing aimed at KS2. Tours start at 11.15am, 12.15pm and 1.15pm. Spaces are limited to 10 children per tour and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Collect tour tokens from the Stables Workshop.

Hats Off to Vanbrugh Craft Activity: Get creative and design your own Vanbrugh-inspired hat. This drop-in activity is suitable for families to enjoy together. All materials provided.

Self-led Trails: Explore the hall and grounds with a choice of family trails, including Vanbrugh 300 KS 1 and KS 2 trails, a collections trail and, weather permitting, a garden trail.

No booking required and activities are included with National Trust membership or standard admission.

Vanbrugh 300 is presented by The Georgian Group with support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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Upcoming events

Vanbrugh 300 

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’.

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23 Jul to 18 Oct 2026
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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 the summer holidays.

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23 Jul to 31 Aug 2026
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24 Jul to 28 Aug 2026
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Summer of Play: Let's Circus! 

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24 Jul to 28 Aug 2026
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