Seaton Delaval Hall
Seaton Delaval Hall is an English baroque house, built between 1718 and 1728 for Admiral George Delaval. The house is regarded as the finest example of design by Sir John Vanbrugh; who also built Blenheim Palace and Castle Howard. Of particular note are the Coach House with a collection of interesting vehicles and a restored Ice House.
The gardens were designed in 1947 by James Russell and have been enhanced by Lady Hastings. A walk around the ground reveals statues; topiary; a pool and fountain and is a relaxing and pleasant way to spend an hour or so.
New to the site: a slideshow of recent photographs of the hall is now available, along with a slideshow showing the gardens in full bloom.
Open: June-Sept, 02.00 to 06.00 PM, (Wed,Sun and Bank Hols).
Adults: £4.00 Tel: +44(0)191 237 1493
"The great house of Seaton Delaval stands in stately splendour in its park at the end of the mile-long avenue - aristocratic, austere, redolent of departed grandeur. Fire and the passing years have left their mark on the old house, and no longer do its marble halls echo the wild laughter of the gay Delavals."
Go to the National Trust "Save the Hall" site
