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Family-friendly things to do at Seaton Delaval Hall

Children playing in October half term in autumn at Seaton Delaval Hall Northumberland
Children playing in October half term in autumn at Seaton Delaval Hall Northumberland | © Rebecca Hughes

There is plenty at Seaton Delaval Hall for families young and old to enjoy. One of the top Northumberland attractions, enjoy open spaces, take part in activities and adventures, recreate some of the mischief and playfulness for which the Delaval family were known and create great memories together in sunshine and in rain.

Planning your family visit

  • Hip-carrying infant seats available for loan from visitor welcome
  • Buggy-park available at West Wing courtyard entrance and Basement (north side)
  • Level entrance to ground floor of Basement and West Wing.
  • Family toilet with big and little toilets and sinks plus baby changing at the West Wing toilets.
  • Balance bikes and foot-propelled scooters for under-fives are welcome in the garden but we ask that you do not bring them into the buildings. They are left at your own risk.
  • Children's lunchboxes available in the Brewhouse Cafe.
  • Smaller plastic cutlery and crockery is available in the Brewhouse Cafe on request; please ask the team.
  • Great picnic spots and Summerhouse available for top ups with drinks and ice creams.

October Half Term at Seaton Delaval Hall

If you’re looking for where to go in Northumberland or near North Tyneside and Newcastle this October half term, look no further! The Delaval family who lived here loved nothing more than to dress up and put on a performance. Fast forward 300 years and Halloween at Seaton Delaval Hall is arguably the time of year when that sense of fun, mischief and playfulness is at its best, so join us for some family friendly Northumberland half term fun! Halloween not your thing? Don’t worry, there’s plenty to do if you prefer to give it a miss. The gardens are filled with autumn colour in October, from the beech hedges and buttery yellow of the ginkgo bilobo tree in the Parterre, to cool, crisp colours around the Mirror Cube and Dark Matter Cube.

Family fun in the Halloween Basement at Northumberland's Seaton Delaval Hall
Family fun in the Halloween Basement at Northumberland's Seaton Delaval Hall | © Rebecca Hughes

See the Hall's Basement transformed for Halloween!

Explore the myths, legends and folklore of the witches of the North East throughout half term.

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A family enjoying the Delaval Playdium in autumn at Seaton Delaval Hall Northumberland
A family enjoying the Delaval Playdium in autumn at Seaton Delaval Hall Northumberland | © Rebecca Hughes

Family-friendly events

You can find details of all forthcoming events here.

A family of two adults and four children crosses the central courtyard at Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland
A family explores the gardens at Seaton Delaval Hall I Northumberland | © Annapurna Mellor

Family-friendly things to do in the grounds

Seaton Delaval Hall was once home to a generation of residents known as the 'Gay Delavals', notorious 18th-century pranksters, who loved nothing more than to confuse their guests with mischief and trickery. Their [in]famous playfulness has been reintroduced throughout the grounds, designed to show hints of the trickery and mischief for which its inhabitants were known. 

A family explores the stories of the Delavals playing the Game of Seaton Delaval Hall in the Drawing Room at Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland
A family explores the stories of the Delavals in the Drawing Room at Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland | © Annapurna Mellor

Family-friendly things to do in the house and in the rain

There is lots for families with children to discover and enjoy inside Seaton Delaval Hall so that whatever the weather, you’ll have a great day out.

50 Things to do Before You're 11 3/4

Whatever time of year it is, Seaton Delaval Hall is the perfect place to see how many activities you can tick off on the list of 50 Things to do Before You’re 11 ¾, our list of activities designed to get children closer to nature in a fun way!

To get you started, here's our top five to complete at Seaton Delaval Hall:

Find out about 50 Things to do Before You're 11 3/4 and how to tick off these and more.

Grab a bite for the whole family

When you’ve run off some energy it’s time to have a rest and recharge the batteries.

Bring a picnic and grab some hot and cold drinks, snacks and ice creams from the Summerhouse to top up, or head down to the Brewhouse Cafe for lunch indoors or enjoy lunch outside in the garden.

Find out more about eating at Seaton Delaval Hall here.

The Parterre Garden at Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland

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