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Holywell: Delaval Discoveries Wider Estate Walk

Join us for our regular wider estate walks to discover more about the Delavals and their local interests. Take in delightful views across the landscape and find out more about the area's history.

  • Booking essential

This circular walk of just over four miles will give you the chance to explore the wider estate of Seaton Delaval Hall. Along the way, discover numerous points of interest, including a Norman church, castle ruins and Holywell Pond nature reserve.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All tickets£5.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Recommended age 10+

Meeting point

Meet at Visitor Welcome

What to bring and wear

Please wear weather-appropriate, outdoor footwear. Heels are not recommended for this uneven and often muddy terrain. Paths can become waterlogged in places; waterproofs recommended in wet weather.

Accessibility

This walk includes steps, uneven terrain and stiles and is therefore unsuitable for those requiring access support.

Other

This walk takes in farmland where livestock grazes. Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate any dogs, including access dogs. Tickets are for wider estate walk only and do not provide admission into Seaton Delaval Hall.

Upcoming events

Event

Delaval Discoveries: Potted History Talk 

Join our expert guides daily for an introduction to the gay Delavals, the most notorious of Georgian partygoers and pranksters and discover the story behind Sir John Vanbrugh's 300 year old masterpiece.

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on
30 Apr to 31 May 2025
at
12:30 to 13:00
+ 23 other dates or times
Event

Tots' Plots 

Join us for our free weekly drop-in gardening club for toddlers, packed full of activities whatever the weather. No need to book in advance, just turn up to enjoy our free weekly gardening session in the Community Kitchen Garden.

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on
2 May to 18 Jul 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 11 other dates or times
Event

Wagonway walk: Delaval Discoveries Wider Estate Walks 

Join us for our regular wider estate walks to discover more about the Delavals and their local interests. Take in delightful views across the landscape and find out more about the area's history.

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on
7 May to 31 Aug 2025
at
13:00 to 16:00
+ 2 other dates or times
Event

North East in Blossom at Seaton Delaval Hall 

Fall in love with blossom at Seaton Delaval Hall and throughout the North East this year. Pick up a blossom map, take part in one of our events, or simply savour the uplifting impact of blossom. It’s time to connect with nature and each other.

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on
10 May to 1 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 16 other dates or times