Raby
When
Saturday 29th - Monday 31st August 2026
Where
The Dutch Barn & Riding School at Raby Castle, Park & Gardens
Timings
10am - 4pm
Tickets

Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated, ever-popular Harvest Market held in the stunning Riding School and Dutch Barn. As winter creeps closer, thoughts turn to warm interiors and Christmas shopping. The market stalls are full of delicious treats, seasonal produce and beautiful homemade products including handcrafted jewellery and unique homewares. Expect live music, local produce, delicious food, and unique gifts for all the family and friends here at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens.

What’s in store…

  • Local Produce Market
  • Delicious Food & Drinks
  • Live Music
  • Stone Baked Pizzas
  • Estate BBQ
  • Wildlife in the 200-acre Deer Park
  • Stunning Walled Gardens
  • Fascinating History
  • The Plotters’ Forest Adventure Playground 
  • Children’s Trails
  • Periwinkle Barn Florist
  • Tractor and Trailer Rides

Harvest Gifting and Food Market Tickets

ADMISSION TICKETS WITH COMPLIMENTARY MARKET ACCESS

 

By booking in advance, you’ll not only save money but also enjoy peace of mind knowing everything is set ready for your visit this bank holiday.

Castle, Deer Park, Gardens & complimentary Market access

Adult | £24 Special Price £20

Children (Ages 4 -15) | £12

Children (Under 4) | Free

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 Deer Park, Gardens & complimentary Market access

Adult | £15

Children (4-15yrs) | £10

Children (Under 4) | Free

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The Plotters’ Forest, Deer Park, Gardens & complimentary Market access

Adult | £15

Children (Ages 4-15) | £12

Children (Under 4) | Free

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Family Explorer Ticket – access all areas

Family | £65.80 Special Price £55

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Market Only Tickets

Adult | Online £2 | £5 On The Day

Children (Under 15) | Free

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Live Entertainment

Keep your eyes peeled in the amphitheatre for the latest entertainment

Tractor and Trail Rides

Complimentary with all admission tickets throughout the weekend

Delicious Food and Drinks

The Dutch Barn will have a whole host of fantastic food stalls

Local Produce

Head to the Riding School for an array of artistan traders

Children's Trails

Cyril the Squirrel Trail in The Plotters Forest and the Flower Passport in the Castle

Stylish Shopping

in The Coach House Shop

Florist

Periwinkle Barn

Outdoor Living

In the Coach Yard, you will find a vibrant outdoor living space dedicated to stylish pots, lush plants, and elegant garden accessories.

Stone Baked Pizzas

The Raby team will be providing delicious stone baked pizzas throughout the weekend

Ice Cream

Make sure to stop off at The Garage for delicious ice cream

Beautiful Gardens

Wildlife in the Deer Park

Fascinating History
Majestic medieval Raby Castle with stone walls, battlements, and towers set against a clear blue sky.

Raby Castle

Raby Castle is a living piece of medieval history—a grand stately home rich in architecture, art, and noble heritage. With evolving landscapes, engaging family experiences, and thoughtful restorations, it offers a vibrant destination where history comes alive for today’s visitors.

Beautifully landscaped Walled Garden at Raby Castle featuring vibrant flower beds, trimmed hedges, and stone pathways.

Walled Gardens

Blending historic charm with contemporary design, the five-acre Walled Gardens offer a tranquil horticultural retreat. Highlights include restored 18th-century yew hedges, the historic White Ischia fig tree, and modern features like a grass amphitheatre. It’s a peaceful setting for relaxation, exploration, and seasonal events.

Red and fallow deer peacefully grazing on green grass in the expansive deer park at Raby Castle.

Deer Park

Spanning 200 acres of scenic parkland, Raby’s Deer Park is home to free-roaming red and fallow deer. Visitors can enjoy peaceful walks, wildlife spotting, and the calming beauty of nature. Open daily, it’s an ideal family-friendly destination for outdoor adventure and nature appreciation.

Children playing among wooden structures and treetop tunnels in the woodland adventure playground at Raby Castle.

The Plotters’ Forest

The Plotters’ Forest is an immersive woodland playground for children aged 4 to 12. Set within a Christmas tree plantation, it features treetop tunnels, musical instruments, and creative play areas that encourage outdoor exploration in a natural environment.

Local Produce Market

Come browse the stalls throughout the magnificent Riding School and Dutch Barn and discover lots of delicious treats, seasonal produce, beautiful homemade products, and food stalls from handpicked, high-quality, local suppliers.

From hand crafted jewellery, unique homewares to mouth watering local produce, there is something for everyone.

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The Coach House Shop and Exhibition

Discover a beautifully curated retail experience in The Coach House at Raby Castle. Set within a thoughtfully restored space, our shop showcases a handpicked selection of homeware, gifts, toys, and lifestyle products.

We’re proud to work with a range of exceptional brands, including Neptune, Jellycat, Bamford, Daylesford Organic, Tutti & Co jewellery, and Falcon enamelware—offering visitors high-quality pieces you won’t find on every high street.

Step outside to the Coach Yard, where our Outdoor Living area is full of seasonal inspiration, with stylish pots, garden décor, and lush plants.

Don’t miss our Summer Plant Sale, with exclusive reductions on plants—plus even more to come during the Big Plant Sale at our Harvest Market weekend.

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Live Music

We have the fantastic Charley singing in the Dutch Barn every day. Making the perfect atmosphere to browse the stalls with acoustic soulful melodies, with lots of popular covers!

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Plan the Perfect Family Day Out

Where history, nature, and adventure come together.

Step inside the historic Raby Castle and soak up its timeless charm. Wander freely through the scenic Deer Park, spotting graceful deer along the way. Take a moment to unwind in the beautiful Walled Gardens, bursting with seasonal colours. Then, let the kids unleash their energy with endless fun at The Plotters’ Forest adventure playground.

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Eat

As you work up an appetite, explore a fantastic range of food stalls offering everything from indulgent sweet treats to savoury delights. There are plenty of opportunities to refuel during your visit to Raby Castle, Park and Gardens.

Freshly brewed coffee and homemade treats at The Vinery Café, nestled within Raby Castle’s gardens.

The Vinery

Open from 10am – 4pm on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, The Vinery Café offers a relaxed, stylish spot to pause during your visit. Enjoy handcrafted dishes and treats, many inspired by the Raby Estate, with the choice of indoor or outdoor seating.

Chef cooking burgers and flame-grilled meats on an open BBQ at Raby Castle’s Coach Yard.

Raby Estate BBQ

Don’t miss Tom’s Estate BBQ, serving flame-grilled favourites all weekend. Prepared by our Estate Chef using locally sourced ingredients, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy hearty burgers and BBQ specials in the open air during your Raby adventure.

A scoop of Brymor Ice Cream in a waffle cone held outside The Garage Café at Raby Castle.

The Garage Café

Cool off with a scoop of Brymor Ice Cream, made in Yorkshire with creamy Guernsey milk and served fresh at The Garage Café. A favourite for families, with a range of flavours, plus coffee, cakes, and sweet treats for the perfect pick-me-up.

Vibrant food stalls offering street food favourites in the grounds of Raby Castle.

And More

Enjoy a variety of freshly prepared street food from a range of food vendors, serving up something delicious for everyone.

Estate Pop Up

Breakfast | until 11:30am

Home Smoked Oak Bacon Sandwich (GFA) £6.00

Cumberland Sausage Sandwich £6.00

Bacon and Sausage Sandwich £6.00

Vegan Sausage Sandwich (V)(VE)(GFA*) £6.00

Lunch | from 11:30am 

Raby Burgers

Estate Aged Longhorn Beef Burger (GFA) £8.00

Thai King Prawn Burger £8.00

Redefine Plant based Burger (v) £8.00

Redefine Vegan Plant based Burger (ve)(v) £8.00

12” Stone Baked Pizzas

Margherita £10.00
tomato and garlic passata sauce, with cheese (V)

Pepperoni £12.00
italian pepperoni, tomato and garlic passata Sauce, with cheese

Calabrese £14.00
nduja, hot honey, pepperoni, tomato and garlic passata sauce, with cheese

Marinara £8.00
tomato, garlic and oregano passata sauce, no cheese on a sourdough base (V)(VE)

Gluten-Free Pizzas

Margherita (V) (GF) £12.00 | Marinara (V)(VE)(GF) £10.00

Dipping Sauces £1.00

Garlic Mayonnaise | Sweet & Smoky Barbeque | Blue Cheese

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