Walk Leader
Brigette Thomasson LRPS
Capacity
10
Seaton Delaval Hall was designed by Sir John Van Brugh (who also built Castle Howard and Blenheim Palace) in 1718. It was built for Admiral George Delaval, and was home to the "gay Delaval's", notorious for their flamboyant lifestyle.
The gardens are in-keeping with Georgian style. There are formal gardens, woodlands, and informal borders.
Seaton Delaval Hall was one of the smallest country houses he designed, making it easily explorable in a single day.
In 1822, a fire gutted the hall, but in the 1950s, Lord Hastings’ family began efforts to restore the hall and its gardens. The National Trust took over upon Lord Hastings’ death and continued the work up to this day.
Flat, wide pathways provide easy access. Tripods are allowed. Costs are free for NT members; non-members pay £14.
Once inside and up the incline follow the signs to the cafe and we can assemble there and discuss how we want to proceed.
Walk Location
55.082452872749, -1.4968427
Walk Directions
By road
A190 passes main gates, linking to A193 coast road at Seaton Sluice.
From south A19 from South Tyneside, Wearside and Teesside (tolls apply). Approximately 5 miles from Tyne Tunnel: Follow A19 to exit A1056 Killingworth/B1322 Seghill and follow signs for A190.
From A1 north/southbound: Exit Jct 80, follow signs for A19/A1068/B1318 Tyne Tunnel/Cramlington/Ashington/A189 Blyth/Seaton Burn. Follow signs for A189 Ashington then follow signs for A190
Parking: Visitor car park free. From main gates take left fork to visitor car park. Car park locked at 5pm.
By train
West Monkseaton, Tyne & Wear Metro approximately 3 miles. Connects with Arriva bus services 308 and 309 approximately 1/2 a mile away on Whitley Bay seafront.
Northumberland Line Seaton Delaval train station now open, linking with X7 bus route. Running between Newcastle Central Station and Ashington.
By bus
Arriva service X7 from Newcastle Haymarket Bus Station to Blyth every 30 minutes Monday to Saturday and hourly on Sundays, stopping at Seaton Delaval Hall (connects with services to Whitley Bay and North Tyneside). Goes via West Jesmond, South Gosforth, Longbenton, Balliol Business Park, West Moor, Burradon and Seghill.
Arriva service 308 from Haymarket Bus Station to Blyth South Beach via Coast Road, New York, Preston Grange, Whitley Bay. Stops approximately half a mile away in Seaton Sluice.
Go North East service 309 from Haymarket Bus Station to Blyth Bus Station via Coast Road, Meadow Well, North Shields, Cobalt, Rake Lane, Whitley Bay. Stops approximately half a mile away in Seaton Sluice.
Phoenix Coaches service 58 East Hartford to Hartley Square via Shankhouse, Northburn, Nelson Village, Beacon Hill, Cramlington, East Cramlington, Seaton Delaval, New Hartley and Seaton Sluice. Runs twice daily, Monday to Saturday. Stops outside main gates.
Accessibility
Easy access. Smooth, wide paths. Only one small incline up from point of entry. Mobility scooters available at car park entrance.
Feedback Meeting Type
Decide At Walk
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