Seaham Townscape Initiative have commissioned me to lead some guided walks in 2023 and they will be happening every month from April to August. There are two to choose from, the first starts at the north end near Seaham Hall, takes in the Anglo-Saxon site and its ancient church follows the coast and ends at the East Durham Heritage Centre, site at the former lifeboat building. This houses the recovered and restored George Elmy lifeboat. The second walk starts in town at the Tommy statue and will navigate much of the town and then down to Dalden Tower, a medieval tower house. From there we work back up through the town and point out some historical industrial sites. For both walks we will cover the fascinating geological history and formation of coal and the cliffs, its development by the 3rd Marquis of Londonderry and heiress wife, Frances Vane Ann-Tempest and their descendants. To book either email or telephone using the number below.
Here are some of the highlights:

Seaham Hall from the east

Anglo-Saxon Church at Seaham

Fine buildings of Bath Terrace, Seaham

Ray Lonsdale's Tommy statue on North Terrace, Seaham

Georgian Dock at Seaham

The Story of Lord Byron and Ann Isabella Milbanke

St.Johns Church

Seaham Beach - a geological puzzle

Blue Badge Guide, Ken Bradshaw. Great weather guaranteed or your money back!
Please do join me for a two walk. No charge but please book in advance by emailing/telephoning:
SUNDAY 2nd APRIL 2023
9.30am to 11.30am Seaham Hall Beach car park to Seaham Marina OR
1.30pm to 3.30pm Tommy statue to Dalden Tower and Seaham Marina
SUNDAY 28th MAY 2023
9.30am to 11.30am Tommy statue to Dalden Tower and Seaham Marina OR
1.30pm to 3.30pm Seaham Hall Beach car park to Seaham Marina
SUNDAY JUNE 25th 2023
9.30am to 11.30am Seaham Hall Beach car park to Seaham Marina OR
1.30pm to 3.30pm Tommy statue to Dalden Tower and Seaham Marina
MONDAY 24th JULY 2023
9.30am to 11.30am Tommy statue to Dalden Tower and Seaham Marina OR
1.30pm to 3.30pm Seaham Hall Beach car park to Seaham Marina
THURSDAY 17th AUGUST 2023
9.30am to 11.30am Seaham Hall Beach car park to Seaham Marina OR
1.30pm to 3.30pm Tommy statue to Dalden Tower and Seaham Marina
To book a place or for further information please contact us on :
07795 304980 or 07818 510314 Or email
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