Seaton Delaval Hall

Estate Office
Seaton Sluice
Whitley Bay
Northumberland
NE26 4QR

Tel: +44 (0)1912 371 493


Seaton Delaval Hall is a splendid English baroque house, regarded by many as Sir John Vanbrugh's masterpiece. The playwright who turned so successfully to Architecture built this great house between 1718 and 1728 for Admiral George Delaval. The house, one of the great feats of architecture of the early 18th century, comprises a centre block between two arcaded and pedimented wings. In 1822 the Centre Block was gutted by fire, but was partially restored in 1862-63 and again in 1959-62 and 1999-2000.

The East Wing contains very fine stables and in the grounds are extensive garden and statues. There is also a Coach House with an interesting collection of vehicles, a restored Ice House and a unique Norman Church.

General Information:

  • Tea Room
  • Free car park.

     

    Opening Times
    (2007 times)
    May: Bank Holiday Mondays 2.00pm - 6.00pm.

    1st June to 30th September:
    Wednesdays, Sundays and August Bank Holiday Monday 2.00pm - 6.00pm.

    Admission Charges
    (2007 prices)
    Adult £4.00; Child with adult £1.00; Senior Citizen £3.50.

    Groups over 20 £3.50.

    Directions
    Half mile from coast at Seaton Sluice between Blyth & Whitley Bay.
    Ten miles from Newcastle (Northumbrian bus 363 and 364).
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