Helios: Stairclimber - extended opening
If you are planning on visiting Seaton Delaval Hall to see Helios, a stairclimber is available to support with accessing the Saloon and Central Hall. Please book your slot here.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
A stairmate stairclimber is available for booking to assist with access into the Saloon and Central Hall.
Please book one ticket per stairclimber user. You are welcome to arrive at any point up to 10 minutes before the end of your timeslot.
Use of the stairclimber is free with your membership or standard admission. Please book your ticket so we can ensure staff availability to support with its use.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Meeting point
Please meet the staff team at the base of the South Steps of the Entrance Hall, next to the South Lawn. You are welcome to arrive at any point up to 10 minutes ahead of the end of your timeslot.
- What to bring and wear
The Saloon and Central Hall are cold and unheated. Please wear warm, layered clothing.
- Accessibility
A level entrance is available into the Basement. Please note that the stairclimber is for access to the ground levels of the Saloon and Central Hall only. It does not provide admission to the West Wing.
- Other
Please call on 0191 237 9100 us if you wish to discuss how the Stairmate Major can meet your access requirements.
Upcoming events
Archaeology documentation
Visit the Mahogany Room off the Entrance Hall to see our Conservation Team at work, cleaning, documenting and safely storing archaeological finds from the Curtain Rises project.
Helios Under the Sun: Sunrise
Set your alarm clocks to be one of the first to see Helios, a brand-new 7-metre diameter sculpture by artist Luke Jerram. Helios, Ancient Greek for the sun, follows Luke’s previous celestial sculptures of ‘Gaia’ ‘Museum of the Moon’ and ‘Mars’.
Helios Under the Sun: Extended Opening
On selected dates we’re keeping the Saloon and Central Hall open late so you can experience Helios as the sun starts to set as well as enjoy a variety of events themed around the sun.