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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.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join our free daily, 30 minute talk for an introduction to Seaton Delaval Hall's colourful and creative history.

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Meeting point

Meet at tours and talks meeting point at the top of the Lost Wing Path.

Upcoming events

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Feel Good February half term: For the love of a good book 

Let your imaginations run wild in Northumberland this February half term. Enjoy a host of literary adventures including storytelling sessions, poetry stations, cosy reading stops and more across Seaton Delaval Hall.

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22 Feb to 2 Mar 2025
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10:00 to 16:00
+ 8 other dates or times
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Feel Good February half term: The Poetry Takeaway 

Order a poem for yourself, a friend or a loved-one from the Poetry Takeaway's poetry chefs. Give them some prompts and they'll write you a poem there and then!

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27 Feb 2025
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12:00 to 16:30
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Feel Good February half term: Little Storytellers 

Perfect for preschool and reception aged children, enjoy a wide variety of picture books and interactive storytelling inside the Hall from local storytelling favourite, Chris Bostock.

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on
28 Feb 2025
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12:00 to 14:00
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Helios 

See the sun like never before with Luke Jerram’s Helios at Seaton Delaval Hall.

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19 Mar to 6 Apr 2025
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11:00 to 17:00
+ 14 other dates or times