Raby Castle will be opening its doors during the festive period for the first time in five decades to show the castle decorated for Christmas, designed by custodian and creative director, Lady Barnard.
This will be a chance for visitors to experience how the Vane family enjoyed Christmas at the Castle and see the rooms beautifully decorated as they would have been in the past, the family’s traditional gifts, flowers and sumptuous Christmas trees.
Your journey will take you through eight rooms on the ground floor, telling the story of Christmas Day at the castle, from the early morning thrill of opening a Christmas stocking to an evening of elegant dining and Christmas games, featuring an impressive table setting ready for a spectacular festive meal.
This special seasonal installation will include never-before seen items from the collections at Raby Castle, from exquisite table decorations to toys and games that were gifts in decades past.
A bespoke introductory film, based on the format of the much-loved poem ‘’Twas the Night Before Christmas’, will also feature in the House Keeper’s Sitting Room to set the scene and tell the story of that period, before visitors embark on their journey through the rooms.
This special seasonal installation, available on selected dates from Saturday 22nd November to Sunday 4th January, will also include never-before-seen items from the collections at Raby Castle.
This is a self-led tour with wonderful volunteers in each room.
Enjoy the festive decorations and seasonal atmosphere in the magnificent Raby Castle with access to the Walled Gardens and Deer Park included with your ticket.
