If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. It's early days yet and, as such, the Mausoleum is NOT open to the public. The behind scenes hard hat tours lasts 1 hour 30 minutes. Opening Times 2019. About Seaton Delaval Hall Top features Central Hall, Saloon & Basement One of architect Sir John Vanbrugh's smallest country houses, the Hall was ravaged by fire 200 years ago. Also worthy of a visit is the 900 year old Church of our Lady located in the grounds behind the main house. So please bear with us until we can allow you to explore! Ask Brucestewart about Seaton Delaval Hall. We found a way to get under the structure, and climbed down into a small chamber, and not only was it dark but the walls are all designed to hold coffins or bodies, so there are shelve type things where there are meant to be, if you picture a morgue, its kinda like that buy without the doors on the places for the bodies. The house itself is set out very well and the staff are very helpful. Brewhouse Cafe open 10am-4:30pm serving a range of drinks, snacks, light meals and sweet treats. people pick up alot in the building, so i think it would be easier for you guys to just come and visit and take pictures yourself on a day. Imagine awaking in the house to find your room turned upside down with furniture fixed to the ceiling, or finding yourself in a state of undress and having the walls collapse! It was encouraging to note that some essential maintenance/restoration is underway which will hopefully keep the building from deteriorating further in future. Seaton Village Seaton Delaval Hall. Beautiful gardens, with lovely places to stroll enjoying the lovely views. Free parking, This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the Curiosity Creative 2023 | Campus North, 5 Carliol Square, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Further restoration was completed in 1959 and the early 1960s, including replacement of windows in the central block, restoration of the upstairs gallery in the main hall, and paving of the floors on the piano nobile. While the exterior is still a perfect example of English baroque at its finest, the interiors of the state rooms remain unrestored from the fire. A visit down into the cellars is a must. Seaton Delaval Hall is a Grade I listed country house in Northumberland, England. A walk through the gardens - this isn't actually the way out but a nice photo to end on! Hi guys, Just reading your comments with interest. While largely a ruin in the ownership of the National Trust this building is still worth visiting to see the fabric of the structure that is so often covered by plaster and wallpaper in well maintained stately houses. So we all climbed back up to ground level. Sounds strange but this is just the start of it. Seaton Delaval sits in the centre of Seaton Valley and is the largest of the five villages. Dogs on leads welcome are welcome in the grounds. [1] The largest of the five villages in Seaton Valley, it is the site of Seaton Delaval Hall, completed by Sir John Vanbrugh in 1727. Network of footpaths: Seaton Sluice ( mile), Seaton Delaval (1 mile), Blyth and North Tyneside. The crypt entrance is now blocked with a metal gate. Plenty to see and plenty of chances if you love photography. In 1822, the central block was gutted by a fire said to have been caused by jackdaws nesting in the chimneys[4] of the section of the south-east wing closest to the main house. Also worthy of a visit is the 900 year old Church of our Lady located in the grounds behind the main house. Improve this listing All photos (155) Top ways to experience nearby attractions Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle We only had to to poke a nose into a room or display and we were pounced on by an enthusiastic local volunteer guide keen to impart their knowledge of the story of the estate, the family, the painting, the history, the scandals. etc. Onsite toilets are adequate. Not what expected, but well worth the visit, Great place for the kids - national trust. They call the woman who stands at the window at the hall ( the white lady). I wouldnt advise anyone to head down that way to the mausoleum, as its regualarly patrolled now, day and night as alot of staff live on site, and the game keeper. Visit Vanbrugh's striking Baroque villa set within a historically fascinating estate. Not as OTT as some stately homes but all the more impressive that the structure of the core of the building is visible. At this time the 1 st Baron Delaval, John Hussey Delaval was living at Seaton Delaval Hall. When they had all gone to bed my dad got up to have a wee when he got up out of the tent he turned to face the mausoleum as he could hear voices coming from the inside area of the mausoleum so my dad got one of his friends up to go have a look inside to see if anyone was their, they came around the back of the building as it would be the only way they could have gotten out unless they jumped and as my dad and his friend approached they could still hear the voices. Located between Seaton Sluice and Seaton Delaval, it was designed by Sir John Vanbrugh in 1718 for Admiral George Delaval and is now owned by the National Trust. There's also the Seaton Delaval Game of Life, The game is an interactive way to learn about the history of the Delavals. I live 5 miles from Delaval hall and visited it for the first time this weekend.I am usually a sceptic, but when we were in the cellar , a sign floated down landing right next to meat the same time my left arm went really really hot, like someone was hugging it !! Arrighi's / Crescent Cafe 88 reviews Open Now Dessert, Cafe Menu "Good strong coffee and choice of two." "Hit and Miss" 8. The west wing of the building has been restored to its former glory and a tour of this area is a must. When we were all back in the building, but above ground, we heard noises coming from the chamber. We lived at Delaval Old Vicarage for the best part of a year in 1995/96 and the mausoleum was within spitting distance and we never heard or saw anything untoward. A visit to Seaton Delaval has many memories! as shown below: *Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra The West Wing re-opened to visitors in May 2022. Contents 1 History We have held a paranormal event at the Hall recently and plan to do so again if interest is there. read more. Find out more about the major conservation work at Seaton Delaval Hall and discover new facilities, experiences and events thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Standard entry fee approx 6.00, free to NT and NT for Scotland members. Accessible toilet in the Brewhouse, accessible path network through the gardens. Known as the Gay Delavals due to their high spirited and flamboyant lifestyle, an invitation to one of their parties was the hottest ticket in town. The grounds are very impressive and there is a special play paddock set aside just for the kids to play in as we'll as a separate outdoor park area as well. Depending on how much they'd had to drink, guests might wake up to find their room upside down or geese in their bed, with members of the family using mirrors for their trickery. What can you find on the ViaMichelin map for Seaton Delaval Hall? Damaged in an earlier fire but restored to the original plan, it is distinguished by a great colonnade and boasted a lofty vaulted kitchen, now a salon. more. Kearsley Close, Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay, Northumberland NE25. The grounds are very impressive and there is a special play paddock set aside just for the kids to play in as we'll as a separate outdoor park area as well. It turns out there is a sensor that makes the sound of a horse when you go into the stables. A large obelisk commands the fields to the south of the hall; the stub of a second can be found on the north side of the road running past the hall, next to the turning for New Hartley. Bit creepy but i still go, i would love to see somthing happen haha. the refreshments that were available were limited but they our up to the normal NT standards. Seaton Delaval was architect Vanburgh's last great country house and is now regarded as his finest work, so it's particularly sad that the central section was completely gutted by fire in 1822. I learned on my adventures that pentagrams always lead to something very interesting. Marvellous indeed as my visit to Seaton Delaval Hall which brought memories back to the sixties. We took some pics but one pic is all foggy and weird. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Description:A storytelling project inspired by people's personal objects. The style of architecture is known as English Baroque, based on the Palladian style introduced into the UK by Inigo Jones. I let out a gasp of surprise,bu then I hear rustling in the room beside me. All of these are part of the Curtain Rises project, a 7.4m refurbishment which secures the future of the hall, one of architect Sir John Vanbrugh's finest works. Download the app. Locals to the area will remember medieval banquets being held there in the 80's when guests sat on long bench tables and ate a meal of past centuries with their fingers whilst listening to music and singing of that era. I loved the contrast between the 'ruin' which was burnt out internally and not restored, and the wings which had been beautifully maintained.The shop was packed with lovely stuff, and the information booklet was easy to navigate.This the first stately home we've visited where the children were engaged and entertained throughout. Wanted to visit this NT propertly since it opened in 2009,and it was well worth the visit, even though not quite as expected, and would agree with other Trip Advisors that the description could be a little clearer.It is quite a small site, but the flower garden was quite beautiful and had only recently been constructed and it was obvious that great care was taken of it by the number of gardeners keeping it in trim. Seaton Delaval Hall is a palladian country house in Northumberland, England. Tea was good.Highly recommended. Michael / Craig I think it would be great to see some more records of this place, as it was meant for the family bodies before they were buried in the cemetery, be great to see anything that lets us know if any bodies were in there or not. Car park locked at 5pm. I'm pretty certain that we saw the resident ghost, the 'White Lady', on one of the ruined staircases - see the accompanying photo. Accessible toilets at Brewhouse Cafe and Carriage House toilets. We're making improvements to our website, which means you currently cant join, renew your membership or make a donation online until 23 January. The guides were easy to find and very knowledgeable. Find out more about the main restoration projects from the first 10 years at Seaton Delaval Hall, from restoring the weather-damaged marble floor to adding a brand new cornerstone. 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