Seaton Delaval Hall

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Seaton Delaval
Northumberland
NE26 4QR

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Seaton Delaval Hall

Overview

Seaton Delaval Hall is a great house set in its own estate with lovely gardens and a fine collection; yet it is also much more. It is a signpost pointing to the diverse history of a family which acquired land here in the late 11th century.

The house occupies the site of a Norman settlement, and its original Norman chapel remains in use today. Built between 1719 and 1730 for Admiral George Delaval, it is not only the finest house in the north east of England, but also among the finest works of its architect, Sir John Vanbrugh, one of the masters of English Baroque.

For 900 years, the estate has been a stage for drama, intrigue and romance while the surrounding landscape has fuelled industrial revolution. The house has survived terrible fires, military occupation and potential ruin. Now it provides an amazing space for arts, heritage and the community to come together.

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Ticketing and entry prices for Seaton Delaval Hall

Type	Entry for	Guide price
Single (Adult - Gift Aid)	1	£7.95 per ticket
Child (Child - Gift Aid)	1	£4.00 per ticket
Family (Family - Gift Aid)	4	£19.50 per ticket
Single (Adult - Standard)	1	£7.20 per ticket
Child (Child - Standard)	1	£3.60 per ticket
Family (Family - Standard)	4	£17.50 per ticket
Child (Group Child)	1	£6.10 per ticket
Single (Group Adult)	1	£6.10 per ticket
National Trust members go free

Dates & times for Seaton Delaval Hall, Seaton Delaval

From		To
Monday	03/09/2018	Sunday	21/10/2018	11:00 - 17:00
Monday	22/10/2018	Sunday	04/11/2018	11:00 - 17:00
Also open seven days a week during school holidays. For detailed opening times please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/seaton-delaval-hall

	Car parking available
	Pet friendly
	Toilet facilities
	Family friendly

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29/08/2018	Return visit here bdon257, Morpeth, United Kingdom We visited again this time with our granddaughter and we had another great visit. The volunteers are friendly, knowledgeable and keen to help. The ongoing restoration work is interesting to see and a huge multi million project is ongoing. The gardens boasts community plots which are full of fruit, vegetables and flowers. The hall itself is a magnificent shell with only the wings unscathed by the fire which destroyed the centre. The formal gardens are looking very good at present with mature trees shrubs and enclosed floral beds. The Norman church of Our Lady is accessed through the gardens. We will certainly return in future to see the changes from the restoration process.
19/08/2018	Great place, great staff, great visit Phil7631, Durham Having just bought a NT membership my wife and I have been to a couple of properties over the last few weeks, including Wallington and Cragside. I have to say that I probably enjoyed this more SDH more than either of those. The staff were great and seemed to take great pleasure in explain the history of the Hall and the Delaval family. Give it a go, you won't be disappointed
15/08/2018	A little more information malcomthird, I’m a great fan of self guided tours and would have really liked a little more written information around the grounds. However, there is more great stuff to be said than my little whinge. The group introduction on the steps was informative and engaging (he compared himself to Ken Dodd but I thought the recollection of the facts was very impressive) and I would spare the 30 minutes to listen. I would definitely revisit, they have big plans for this site and it will be great to go back and see what they have come up with. The site has a very fun humour, lots of grounds, and indoors for if it rains you out. I would say certainly fun for all ages.
12/08/2018	An unusual National Trust building 101dot, Eastbourne From the outside this looks like many of the National Trust buildings, a large country house. But when you enter you quickly realise that it is just a shell with a view damaged statues as the result of a devastating 19th century fire. You can still access most of the rooms and learn about the theatrical family who owned the hall and of some of the tricks they play on their guests. The ground are accessible and enjoyable.
30/07/2018	Carnival & the Storm Michael S, Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom We've visited three times now, the last being at Christmas. Note over the winter time the west wing is closed off just for the Santa's grotto but also to clean and restore the rooms and items within. The rest of the hall is open though. Summertime on the other hand, everything is open with full access to the grounds. The last weekend of July was a special weekend with a Carnival theme. Throughout grounds there were circus performers, circus workshops, street performers and orchestral groups. The orchestral group positioned in the garden adjacent to the summerhouse was a great place out of the way from the hustle and bustle to relax for a while. The summerhouse also sold refreshments to accompany the relaxation. The performers were all excellent, the kids particularly Brian Airhead. I'm not sure if it was him or not but there was a very similar act on Britain's got talent. The weather wasn't great this particular day so it wasn't as busy as it could have been. It was an advantage to the people that were there was more items to try in the circus workshops without to much waiting. It was also easier to watch the shows without fighting a crowd. With one particular act, a comedian fiddle player, he performed with the weather against him. Performing straight Infront of the southern entrance to the hall, he performed as the audience sat on the steps watched him and the storm heading our way. He finished his act just in time as a thunderstorm hit. A few helped him collect his p.a. system and get it inside. Heavy rain, hail, thunder and lightning hit. Everyone gathered in the main hall and the doors were shut for everyone's safety. It was an unusual feeling almost of unity, everyone in the same boat, mingling and chatting with complete strangers as we all watched the storm battering everything outside. A national trust staff member commented how the hall had probably never had so many people in together and how it almost felt like one of the flamboyant gatherings that the Delevals used to host. As the storm passed everyone went their separate ways and the exciting experience was over. The weather did not spoil the event at all but for me brought more drama to the occasion. As well as the goings on in the grounds the gate in the south west corner was opened to allow access to the adjacent church which has just opened after restoration. The church of our lady is not part of the national trust but the parish church deep in history connected to the Delevals and the hall itself as well as strong connections to Durham Cathedral. Highly worth visiting as part of you visit. A great visit as always but even better on this occasion with all of the entertainment.