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Wagonway walk: 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

This gentle trail starts from Seaton Delaval Hall and takes in much of the wider estate, incorporating local points of interest and historical facts about the Delaval family. Part of the route follows a centuries-old wagonway that was used to carry the coal from the local mines to Seaton Sluice, where it would be loaded onto waiting ships for export. Stop by the old harbour to get an idea of this industrial history, and look out for other landmarks, including the remains of Starlight Castle (a folly built on a wager) and the Mausoleum. Walk is approximately 4 miles/ 3 miles, with regular stops along the way.

Admission to property not included.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket 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

Event

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.

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on
13 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 18 other dates or times
Event

Summer of Play: Wrongsemble presents Breadcrumbs 

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!

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on
13 Aug 2025
at
14:00 to 14:45
Event

Summer of Play: Young Gardeners 

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.

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on
15 Aug to 29 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 12:30
+ 2 other dates or times
Event

Summer of Play: Let's Circus! 

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.

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on
15 Aug to 29 Aug 2025
at
12:00 to 16:00
+ 2 other dates or times