Raby
When
Weekends and Holiday periods
Where
Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Timings
10:00am - 4:00pm
Pricing
Family Explorer (2 Adults 2 Children) £60 online £65 onsite | Adult £21 Online £22 onsite | Child £11 Online £12 Onsite | Under 4's Free

Family Explorer Tickets

An all inclusive ticket for the whole family.

An all-inclusive day out for families

Your Autumn Family Explorer Ticket includes:

18th October – 9th November

  • The Horrible Histories Takeover Trail at Raby Castle (children go free into the castle with the family explorer ticket)
  • Tiny Terrors Trail in The Plotters’ Forest Adventure Playground
  • Spot the deer and wildlife at the ponds in the picturesque parklands
  • See the stunning autumnal  Walled Gardens
  • Complimentary 1pm Horrible Histories Family Tour
  • Complimentary 3pm Bug Hotel Workshop with the Gardens Team
  • Complimentary 11am-4pm Raby Reenactment
  • Free parking

Family Explorer (2 Adults 2 Children) £60 online £65 onsite | Adult £21 Online £22 onsite | Child £11 Online £12 Onsite | Under 4’s Free

The Plotters’ Forest

Adventure Playground

The Plotters’ Forest is a magical outdoor playground, situated in a Christmas tree plantation and is the perfect place for children and families to reap the benefits of outdoor play. Not only will you enjoy two hours of play, your ticket also includes a complimentary children’s Trail, search for the missing wonderland objects, ticking them off as you go and don’t forget to look out for the letters hidden in the trees to reveal the secret word

Horrible Histories Takeover Raby Castle Park & Gardens North East, Family day out

Children go free to Raby Castle

with the family explorer ticket

Horrible Histories Takeover Trail 
We’re turning back the lock to the Measly Middle Ages with dark knights, savage sieges and foul food – come and explore our crackin’ castle as seen through the eyes of the bestselling Horrible Histories books written by Terry Deary and illustrated by Martin Brown, published by Scholastic.

Horrible Histories Family Tour – 1pm

Discover even more with a terrible tour of Horrible Histories.The 30-minute tour takes visitors around the Horrible Histories route, introducing them to some of the gruesome features. Talking about terrible topics such as disgusting Medieval toilets, terrible tortures and painful punishments as well as rotten rules for kids and deadly castle defences. Finishing in the Servant’s Hall, allowing visitors to enjoy the range of free activities.

Guided Castle Tour – Wednesday – Sunday at 2:30 PM
Enjoy a comprehensive tour of Raby Castle led by our knowledgeable guides—perfect for those wanting to explore the castle’s architecture and rich heritage.

The Deer Park

& Walled Gardens

Adventure Awaits in Raby’s Deer Park & Walled Gardens!

Let the little ones run wild!
Explore acres of beautiful parkland where your family can roam freely. Spot majestic herds of Red and Fallow Deer, swans, ducks, and an array of wildlife as you stroll through the rolling landscape.

Gardener’s Walk & Talk – 12:00 PM
Join one of Raby’s expert gardeners for an insightful tour of the Walled Gardens. Learn about the history, seasonal blooms, and the secrets behind keeping this stunning space thriving.

Create a Bug Hotel – 3pmJoin the Gardens Team and have a bugtastic time! Bug hotels are a great way of providing shelter for all the insect life that help our gardens thrive.

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