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Summer of Play: Let's Circus!

Let's Circus, are back at Seaton Delaval Hall for the summer! Enjoy drop-in circus skills, have a go sessions and mini shows from the region's leading circus agency.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

No need to book, just turn up to run away with the circus... for the afternoon, at least! Head to the circus tent for all-weather circus fun!

With a different theme each week, come back every week over the summer to develop your circus skills!

Friday 24 july - aerials day Friday 31 July - Obby show Friday 7 August - Witty Look Friday 14 August - featuring Nat Lunatricks Friday 21 August - Felicity Footloose Friday 28 August - The Wheelnuts

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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 the summer holidays.

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18 Aug to 31 Aug 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 13 other dates or times

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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19 Aug to 18 Oct 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 44 other dates or times

Storytelling in the Churchyard (Church of Our Lady) 

Join storyteller Elizabeth Baker to hear fascinating tales inspired by the history of the Church of Our Lady.

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19 Aug to 26 Aug 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00+ 1 other date or time

Summer of Play: Trolliver with puppeteer, Georgia Hill 

Meet Trolliver - the bridge dwelling rascal who has gone for a wander around Seaton Delaval Hall. He's full of mischief, noisy burps, silly farts and unexpected surprises!

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19 Aug 2026
at 11:30 to 15:00