When

Thursday 12th - Sunday 15th February

Where

Pop Up Flower Shop in the Coach Yard

Deborah at Periwinkle Barn will be hosting a stunning pop-up flower shop in the Coach Yard across the Valentine’s period, offering stunning bespoke bouquets. Deborah is a floral designer with a passion for British flowers and sustainable floristry based right here in County Durham. Visitors can also place bespoke bouquet orders with Deborah alongside delivery of these special items can be arranged.

Taking place in the Yurt on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th February, Deborah will also be returning to Raby to host an inspiring Valentine’s workshop.

Deborah has over ten years of experience in event flowers and will be demonstrating how to create a beautiful, everlasting dried flower wreath during her workshop using a vine wreath base and a carefully curated selection of dried flower and she will also be sharing these sustainable floristry techniques.

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Valentines Bouquet Flowers with Periwinkle

Periwinkle Barn Florist, Conservatory at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, County Durham

What's on

Upcoming events & activities

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Gardeners’ Walk & Talk at Raby Castle – Daily at 12pm Led by a member of our expert gardening team, this complimentary garden tour offers a relaxed and informative experience, perfect for visitors interested in historic English gardens, horticulture, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings of the Raby Estate. Discover the beauty and heritage of […]

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Celebrate in the heart of Upper Teesdale with our cosy Fireside Afternoon Tea at High Force Hotel. If the charm of crackling fires, weathered floorboards, and effortless, laid‑back elegance sounds like your perfect escape, our Fireside Afternoon Tea is just the treat. Settle into the cosy atmosphere and enjoy a three‑tiered selection of dainty sandwiches, […]

Watch the Deer Feeding in the Park

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Witness a Wildlife Spectacle at Raby Castle this Winter Watch the feeding unfold as our Estate Ranger drives the tractor through the sweeping parkland. Raby’s magnificent Red and Fallow Deer will emerge from the trees and gather in anticipation of their daily feed, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Castle and its surrounding landscape. […]

Pilates

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Join us at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens for our weekly Pilates sessions. Pilates builds your core strength, improves posture and increases flexibility. The new and upcoming form of exercise focuses on breathing and movement supporting to reduce stress and improves overall wellbeing. After the class, why not head to explore the nature in the […]

What's on

An Unlimited January

January 2026

The Winter Gardeners’ Walk & Talk

Daily at 12pm

Glasshouse Afternoon Tea

Monday - Saturday

Fireside Afternoon Tea and Waterfall Walk at High Force

Monday - Saturday

Watch the Deer Feeding in the Park

Weekends in January

Pilates

Wednesdays and Fridays

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