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Visit Seaton Delaval Hall car-free
It’s easy to reach Seaton Delaval Hall car-free. There are frequent direct buses from Newcastle upon Tyne (45 mins) and Blyth (15 mins) which stop right outside. There are also buses from Whitley Bay (10 mins) and Monkseaton (15 mins), which stop 20 minutes’ walk away.
Whitley Bay is on the Tyne & Wear Metro from Newcastle, about 30 minutes ride from St James or 5 minutes from North Shields stations.
There are direct trains to Newcastle from Durham (15 mins), Sunderland (20 mins), Darlington (30 mins) and other cities.
Check out our recommended route (below) and then use our journey planner (above) for door-to-door train, bus and walking routes. – if you’re coming from Newcastle, enter ‘Newcastle upon Tyne’ as there are other Newcastles!
* You’ll get a free spin on the ‘Seaton spinner’ (wheel of fortune), for a surprise reward, when you arrive car-free.
Choose the cheapest transport ticket for you from: Network One or Nexus (all transport), Arriva North East (bus), or Northern (train deals such as GroupSave) . For more money-saving tips see our handy guides to trains and buses.
National Route 1 runs along the coast. Plan your cycle route here.
The Angel’s Way goes past Seaton Delaval Hall, and 25-minutes away it meets the England Coast Path and the Way of the Sea at the ocean.
Here’s some information on access to attractions, buses and trains. And here’s access information for Seaton Delaval Hall.
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Getting to Seaton Delaval Hall car-free
Here's our recommended route to Seaton Delaval Hall. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
From Newcastle upon Tyne
Bus X7 runs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Seaton Delaval Hall and stops right outside the gates. Buses run from Haymarket bus station (stop V, covered) frequently (regularly on Sunday). The journey takes about 45 minutes.
Bus 308 runs more frequently from Newcastle, via Whitley Bay and Monkseaton, stopping at Seaton Sluice Roundabout, a 20-minute walk away.
From Blyth
Bus X7 runs direct from Blythe to Seaton Delaval Hall, stopping right outside the gates. Bus X7 leaves Blythe bus station (Bay 3) frequently (regularly on Sunday). The journey takes about 15 minutes. The more frequent bus 308 runs to Seaton Sluice Roundabout, 20 minutes’ walk away.
From Whitley Bay
Bus 308 from Whitley Bay and Monkseaton stops close to Seaton Delaval Hall. Buses leave Whitley Road (Park Avenue, with shelters) frequently (less on Sundays). The journey takes 10 minutes. Jump off at Seaton Sluice Roundabout.
It’s about 20 minutes’ stroll from the bus stop to Seaton Delaval Hall. Our journey planner will show you bus times and walking route.
From further afield via Newcastle
Trains run direct to Newcastle train station from: Durham (about 15 mins), Sunderland (20 mins), Darlington (30 mins), Hexham (40 mins), Berwick-upon-Tweed, York (about 50 mins), Edinburgh (85 mins) and many other cities.
It’s an easy 10-minute walk from Newcastle train station to the bus station – our journey planner will show you the way.
Bus X7 runs frequently (regularly on Sunday) from the bus station (stop V) and stops right outside the gates to Seaton Delaval Hall – see above for details.
From further afield via Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay metro station and Monkseaton metro station are about 25 minutes from the centre of Newcastle. From North Shields, hop on bus 306 to Whitley.
Bus 308 runs frequently (regularly on Sunday) from Whitley Road, stopping 20 minutes’ stroll from Seaton Delaval Hall – see above for details.
About Seaton Delaval Hall
Seaton Delaval Hall may have been one of the architect Sir John Vanbrugh’s smallest country houses but while the house and surrounding grounds were in keeping with the style expected in Georgian society, behind the formality lies a story of theatricality and mischief. Known as the ‘Gay Delavals’ due to their flamboyant lifestyle, in an age notorious for extremes of behaviour they stood apart as the most notorious of all Georgian partygoers and pranksters.
Imagine waking 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! Enter a world where an extraordinary lifestyle was acted out in the most colourful way. The Delavals loved a performance, staging events from rope dancers and sack races outdoors to masquerade balls and even their own theatrical productions.
The Hall still bears the scars of the fierce fire which in 1822 almost condemned it to ruin and left the central block a shell, but even today is considered the ‘Geordie Versailles’ for its stunning architecture and landscapes.
For any queries about visiting contact Seaton Delaval Hall on 01912379100 or seatondelavalhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
Address: Seaton Delaval Hall, The Avenue, Seaton Sluice, Northumberland, NE26 4QR. Visit Website