Children, young people and learning
Seaton Delaval Hall has had a varied 300-year life – an architectural masterpiece, an 18th century party house, a fire ruin, a Prisoner of War camp, a family home, a local landmark. Against the backdrop of this fascinating history is a diverse programme of learning opportunities across history, art, music, geography, English and STEM for all ages. Our experienced Children & Young People team can help you plan your visit and get the most from your day, whether it is facilitated by us or delivered by you. Whatever your education setting, from nursery to Key Stage 4, we can offer ‘off the shelf’ visits or bespoke packages.
School visits academic year 2024-25 now full
Due to the popularity of the programme offered here and the volume of requests we receive for school visits we are unable to accommodate any new school bookings for the academic year 2024-25. Enquiries and expressions of interest for academic year 2025-26 are welcome and now being accepted via sdhlearning@nationaltrust.org.uk. All work experience placement opportunities for both Year 10 and Year 12 are also full for this academic year.
Explore our curriculum offer
Booking information
Cost: The most cost effective way to visit us is with an Education Group Access Pass. This pass provides your school, college or learning environment with free admission to most National Trust places free of charge for a full year. Home education or not-for-profit education group passes cost £63 for a year. For profit education groups are £189. Find out more about Education Group Access Pass and apply now.
Education group visit days: During the autumn term we can offer visits on Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays. In the spring and summer terms we offer visits on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please note that we are unable to accommodate visits on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Booking with us: We ask for four weeks’ notice for facilitated school visits, and two weeks’ notice for self-led visits. Please be aware that visits book up quickly, especially for dates towards the end of the summer term and we recommend booking well in advance.
Capacity: We can accommodate up to 60 students per visit.
Opening Times: We can offer visits from 10am. The hall itself opens at 11am as standard; please contact us with at least four weeks’ notice if you require earlier access. The site closes at 5pm.
Bespoke offers: Is there something on your curriculum that we don’t cover? We’re more than happy to design extra resources or activities that highlight the teaching going on in your classroom. Contact us to see how we can develop a bespoke offer to suit your curriculum needs.
Self-led visits: If you are visiting on a self-led basis, please book in advance if your group is larger than 15 students. As part of your visit, you may pre-book resources including lunch spaces, clipboards, compasses, magnifying glasses and craft supplies.
Download our Teachers' Information Pack, which includes information on drop-offs, toilets, lunches, wet weather contingencies and hazard identifications now.
Interested and want to know more? Contact Molly, our Programming & Partnerships Officer, on sdhlearning@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Beyond the classroom and more
We don't just cater for young children and schools. Whatever the age and learning environment of your group, we can offer a variety of opportunities to engage with Seaton Delaval Hall, its collections and its stories. Some examples are below, but we recommend contacting our team to discuss how we can help you realise your aims. One size does not fit all!
Contact Molly, Programming & Partnerships Officer now on sdhlearning@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Other ways to learn
You might also be interested in
Education Group Access Pass
If you’re planning educational group visits to National Trust places, then you could benefit from an Education Group Access Pass, which gives you free admission for a year.
Junior membership
We have a junior membership for children and teenagers. Please note you must be aged 13+ to purchase your own junior membership.