North East Blossom at Seaton Delaval Hall

North East in Blossom 2025

Gibside is part of a region-wide programme of activity celebrating blossom and providing opportunities to connect to nature and each other. Events and activities will be taking place at Gibside, Crook Hall Gardens, Washington Old Hall, Seaton Delaval Hall and Ormesby Hall, as well as the Tyne Derwent Way, Gateshead, Newcastle, Durham and Middlesbrough.

North East in Blossom 2025 is supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

Blossom at Seaton Delaval Hall

Every year at springtime trees burst into bloom, offering a sense of hope and renewal. For centuries blossom has been celebrated in literature, art and music all around the world. During the celebrations at Seaton Delaval Hall, we encourage you to take a moment in nature and take in the signs of spring.  Blossom highlights at the hall include the laburnum arch, rhododendrons, azaleas, ceanothus and wisteria.

Blossom trail

Follow our blossom trail across the grounds to spot the garden blooms and discover spotlight items in the hall’s collection.
 
Grab a deckchair or giant bean bag and choose a blossom zone within the formal garden, from the laburnum arch with all of it’s golden splendour, to the sweet scented orange azaleas or the bright pink, lilac or white rhododendrons.

Blossom exhibition

See our blossom exhibition with artwork by visual artist Bethan Maddocks and poetry by writer John Challis, exploring the themes of nature recovery and blossom as a symbol of hope and renewal, created with participation from local community groups.