Heritage Open Day: free admission for all
Visit Seaton Delaval Hall for free as part of Heritage Open Days 2025.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Visit for free on 12 and 13 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.
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Upcoming events
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.
Summer of Play: BubblePlaY
Enjoy pop-up visits from North East bubble specialists, BubblePlaY, the bubbliest entertainers around as part of Summer of Play.
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!
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.