Dear Future: I Leave This Place For You - Seaton Delaval Hall
Learn more about how a gift in your will could help us carry out crucial conservation work at Seaton Delaval Hall.
- Booking essential
- Free event
Without gifts in wills, we simply wouldn’t be able to look after the extraordinary places in our care. This special event will take you behind the scenes to see first-hand how your support is helping us carry out crucial conservation work every day, and how a gift in your own will could help to safeguard the future of our special places.
Join members of our expert team at Seaton Delaval Hall, one of Sir John Vanbrugh's smallest country houses but home to the 'Gay Delavals', the family known as the most notorious Georgian partygoers and pranksters. A tour of the house and gardens will outline its history of fortune and misfortune led by our specialist team. A local solicitor will talk about the importance of having an up to date will and we'll share information about our free will writing service. Then, over light refreshments, you'll have the opportunity to chat further and learn more about why gifts in wills are so important to our work.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 01793 817699
- Suitability
Only suitable for adults
- Meeting point
Meet at the Visitor Reception which is located next to the car park.
- What to bring and wear
Flat, comfortable shoes and a jacket for the walking tour are recommended. Part of the tour will be outside, so please dress appropriately for the weather on the day.
- Accessibility
The garden and house has areas which may be uneven in places, including inclines and steps. Entry to the house is via stairs or accessible via manual wheelchair inside the Basement and West Wing Kitchen. Please let us know when booking if you have accessibility requirements. If you would like to discuss your accessibility requirements in more detail, please phone the events team on 01793 817699.
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.
Tots' Plots
Join us for our free weekly drop-in gardening club for toddlers, packed full of activities whatever the weather.
Delaval Dusk Bat Night
Join our bat ecologist Tina inside the Central Hall and learn about the fascinating creatures that roost and hibernate on site.
North East Emerging Artist Award
Your chance to explore work from emerging and early career artists in or from the region. See the final pieces from the three 2022/23 winners and vote for your favourite from the shortlisted eight for 2023/24.