Heritage Open Day: free admission for all
Visit Seaton Delaval Hall for free as part of Heritage Open Days 2026.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Visit for free on 11 and 12 September to discover the world of the Gay Delavals, the family who pushed Georgian excess to the limit and who were known for their love of mischief, playfulness and theatricality. Explore the house and meet the family through the collection of portraits, enjoy a walk in the late summer gardens or join one of our drop-in potted history or garden tours to discover more. Pop through to the nearby Church of our Lady to discover more about its recent National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported project.
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Festival of Blossom: The Secret Bats of Seaton Delaval Hall
Discover the hidden world of bats through a thoughtful installation by artist Amy Dover, inviting you to look at the connections between wildlife, seasonal change and the landscapes around us.
Festival of Blossom
Fall in love with blossom at Seaton Delaval Hall and across the North East this spring. Pick up a blossom map, take part in creative activities, or simply pause and enjoy the uplifting impact of the season.
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’.
Earth Compass
A selection of works taken from the award-winning British Pavilion exhibition of the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025, GBR - Geology of Britannic Repair.