Located in the heart of Easington Village just off the A19, Seaton Holme provides a Discovery Centre, which is run by Groundwork East Durham. The Centre traces the history of the building and area from rural times and the coming of the coal industry.

It also introduces visitors to the natural beauties of East Durham's countryside and coast and information and leaflets are available. There is a changing programme of events of both the Discovery Centre and the art displays in the Long Gallery.