Helios
See the sun like never before with Luke Jerram’s Helios at Seaton Delaval Hall.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Helios is a brand-new 7-metre diameter sculpture by internationally renowned artist Luke Jerram. Helios, Ancient Greek for the sun, follows Luke’s previous celestial sculptures of ‘Gaia’ ‘Museum of the Moon’ and ‘Mars’.
With rippling lights, solar imagery and sounds of the sun recorded by NASA, you’re invited to come and experience this audio-visual wonder.
Scaled so that each centimetre represents 2000 kilometres of the real sun’s surface, this is a unique opportunity to take a closer look at the star and details such as sunspots and solar flares.
Helios will be suspended from the centre of the Entrance Hall, which is accessed via 14 steps.
Normal admission charges apply (free for National Trust members).
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Accessibility
Helios is accessed via 14 steps. If you require access support, please call us on 0191 237 9100 to discuss your requirements or book a Stairmate Major stairclimber slot via the events page of our website.
Upcoming events
Helios: Stairclimber
If you are planning on visiting Seaton Delaval Hall to see Helios, a Stairmate Major stairclimber is available to support with accessing the Saloon and Central Hall for wheelchair users. Please book your slot here.
Helios Under the Sun: The Poetry Takeaway
Visit the hall to see Luke Jerram's Helios and have a solar-themed poem written for you while you wait!
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.
Helios: Stairclimber - extended opening
If you are planning on visiting Seaton Delaval Hall to see Helios, a stairclimber is available to support wheelchair users with accessing the Saloon and Central Hall. Please book your slot here.