Raby Castle at Christmas Hotel Stay

Experience Christmas at Raby Castle and Stay overnight at High Force Hotel

Stay at High Force Hotel between Saturday 14th November and Monday 4th January 2027 and enjoy complimentary access to Raby Castle, Park & Gardens.

Raby Castle is opening it’s doors for Christmas for the second time in five decades to showcase 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 Christmas stay includes:

An overnight stay at High Force Hotel
Teesdale Estate Breakfast
Complimentary Access to Raby Castle, Park & Gardens
Explore eleven beautifully decorated castle rooms
Complimentary High Force Waterfall Access
Delicious three-course evening meal

Raby Castle at Christmas festive days out in the north east of england

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Upcoming events & activities

Raby X Periwinkle Floristry Residency

Thursday – Sunday

Head to the Potting Sheds to see Raby’s collaboration with a floristry residency from Deborah at Periwinkle Barn. Deborah is a floral designer with a passion for British flowers and sustainable floristry based right here in County Durham. Deborah has a wealth of experience in event flowers and will be hosting a range of workshops […]

Castle Encounters with the Curation and Archives Team

Tuesday - Friday

A Special Insight into the History and Collections of Raby Location: Meet at the Castle PortcullisDates: Every Tuesday to FridayTime: 14:00Entry: Free with a Raby Castle, Park and Gardens ticket or Raby Membership Join a member of Raby’s dedicated Curation and Archives team for a closer look at the fascinating, lesser-known stories hidden within the […]

The Gardeners’ Walk & Talk

Daily at 12pm

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 […]

Raby X Tutti

Open Daily

Head to the Riding School and discover TUTTI, a North East-based British jewellery and lifestyle brand, creating timeless, contemporary pieces inspired by effortless everyday style. For over 20 years, the brand has been designing beautifully crafted jewellery that combines quality, versatility and accessible luxury, building a loyal community of customers across the UK. TUTTI has [...]

Christmas Emporium

1st October 2026

Step into the spirit of the season in Raby’s new Christmas Emporium in the Riding School, a festive shopping haven offering an expanded selection of beautiful Christmas decorations, baubles and gifts for friends and loved ones. Enjoy the warm glow of twinkling lights, the scent of mulled wine, and the charm of traditional Christmas music [...]

Spooky Skeleton Trail at High Force Waterfall

Saturday 3rd October - Sunday 1st November

This Halloween, step into a world of spooky surprises… Breathe in the crisp autumn air and venture into a hauntingly fun adventure at High Force Hotel & Waterfall. Our brand-new Spooky Skeletons Trail is waiting for little explorers who love mysterious quests and Halloween fun. Bring the whole family along for a bone-rattling woodland adventure. Follow the trail through [...]