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Historic Houses Garden of the Year 2025

The Garden of the Year Award, sponsored by Christie’s, recognises the importance of some of the country’s most spectacular gardens with outstanding horticultural and public appeal.

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for this incredible award, recognising the beauty behind the beautiful 18th Century Walled Gardens, recently remodelled by renowned garden designer Luciano Giubbilei with Lady Barnard.

Together, they have laboured to create a stunning 5-acre vision, including the Estate’s well-known Yew hedges and the iconic Raby Fig.

TO VOTE FOR RABY CASTLE, PARK AND GARDENS

Public voting starts from the 1st April until 31st August 2025.

Group Leisure and Travel Awards – Best Historic Attraction

We’re also honoured to be nominated for the Best Historic Attraction alongside some of the UK’s most iconic sites: Belvoir Castle, Blenheim Palace, Dover Castle, Leeds Castle, Tower of London, and Windsor Castle.

Raby Castle is one of the most impressive intact castles in England, built by the powerful Nevilles in the 14th century, has been the family home of the Vanes for nearly 400 years. The grounds of Raby Castle have recently completed an ambitious restoration scheme set within the grounds, complete with heritage buildings, remodelled gardens, stylish shopping, must-see events, woodland play and local food that is as fresh as it gets, sourced or inspired from the Estate.  Becoming one of the leading destinations in the North of England, to find out more. 

TO VOTE FOR RABY CASTLE, PARK AND GARDENS

Votes must be received by the deadline of Sunday 27th April 2025 to be counted. The winners will be announced at the Group Leisure & Travel Awards Dinner & Ceremony, which will take place on Thursday 26th June at the five-star Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, London.

Your votes for this magnificent attraction are greatly appreciated.

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