The Rising

The North of England’s Latest Lifestyle Destination

‘The Rising’ is an ambitious development at Raby Castle.

Think acres of unexpected elegance, complete with heritage buildings, remodelled gardens, stylish shopping and local food that’s as fresh as it gets.

Imagine a backdrop of unspoilt rural landscapes and one of the finest medieval castles in England. A destination with a difference, where visitors of every generation can discover County Durham’s thrilling past and promising future.

Prepare for a place where heritage is celebrated, where the beauty lies in its simplicity, and where the welcome is always genuine.

Boldly ambitious

The schemes name ‘The Rising’ the combines Raby’s rich history as the home of one of Britain’s most notorious plots, the Rising of the North, with a promise of growth, energy and ambition.

And The Rising is nothing short of ambitious, both in terms of scope and scale. Within the setting of Raby Castle, it comprises three heritage buildings, two thoughtful new constructions and a visionary walled garden comprising three striking sections: East, formal and West.

All aspects of the scheme bear the distinctive Raby trademark of simple, honest design combined with the Estate’s characteristic energy and spirit.

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A Warm Welcome

The Round House is a charming new building based on a simple circular field barn located right here in Staindrop.

At the Round House, you’ll find a warm welcome and friendly team members eager to share all that Raby has to offer. Here you can book tickets, choose dining options and keep up to date on upcoming events and exhibitions.

A not-so-secret garden

The 18th century Walled Garden has been 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. In doing so, they have retained the gardens’ distinctive spirit; one in which the character of Raby and its rich history is deeply embedded.

Beautifully framed views and an unrivalled air of tranquillity have put Raby on the map of notable English gardens, and will delight horticultural novices and enthusiasts alike.

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Dine in style

The Vinery Café Restaurant is a stylish and airy recreation of the historic glass house which once stood on the same spot – is the most elevated of settings for coffee and cake or a long lunch.

Soak up stunning panoramic views of the Castle across the High Vinery garden while enjoying seasonal and locally-sourced flavours from our carefully crafted menu. And with space for over two hundred diners, you’re guaranteed to find a table.

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An equine past

The Coach House and Stables is packed with original 18th century features from its days housing the Vane family’s passion for horses.

Part of the Grade II* listed building has been repurposed to tell the story of the castle’s history and introduce you to the sights, sounds and magnificent landscapes of the Raby Estate in Teesdale including High Force Waterfall. You may recognise the special voice behind the vision, local Matt Baker MBE.

In our beautiful retail space, you’ll also find a curated selection of homeware and gifts displayed on reclaimed furniture from across the estate. Our philosophy at Raby is local wherever possible, and here in the Coach House you’ll discover the kind of high-quality, artisan items you can’t find anywhere else.

Bring a little piece of Raby home with you.

A character-packed venue

The Riding School is an 18th century architectural gem reimagined as a flexible 500sqm event space, retaining plenty of its individual character along the way.

We’ve kept the aspects that make The Riding School unique – textured walls, authentically irregular lines shaped by centuries of use, and solid timber beams – but added underfloor heating, subtle space dividers and a neutral colour palette so that you can truly make the space your own.

Perfect for parties, conferences and exhibitions, The Riding School’s distinctive features and stunning parkland setting make it an unmatched venue for all kinds of special events.

New Event Spaces in County Durham at Raby Castle, The Riding School

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Seasonal markets in a stunning setting

Next door to The Riding School, you’ll find The Dutch Barn. Soon to host Raby’s famous seasonal markets, the building is one of the Estate’s best-kept secrets – an elegant, arcaded construction providing cover for stalls, exhibitions, networking and more.

Exposed beams and intriguing chimney stacks make The Dutch Barn an architectural attraction in its own right or, in combination with The Riding School, the two spaces can work together to provide the best of indoors and outdoors.

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Sustainability

Sustainability is a key focus throughout the Estate.

The Rising scheme demonstrates this perfectly from the reclaimed estate materials which are being re-used and recycled throughout the development, to the estate oak, felled to providing beautifully crafted benches for visitors to use.

The environmental impact of the development has also been considered and a ground source heat network installed, which will provide 60% of the annual heat demand and reduce the development’s carbon emissions by 40%.

Estate produce will run through beautiful menus and carefully curated products from local suppliers will line the shelves of the retail areas.

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The Rising: A spotlight on… The Pony Cart

You might have spotted a cart hanging in the lobby area of the Coach House, which is home to Raby’s new shop and exhibition space. A particular favourite of the Raby team, this cart was primarily for recreation rather than a means of transport, and evidence in our archives and collections show that it was […]

Raby Estates App: Rising Update

The Raby Estates App has been updated to include our new visitor spaces in The Rising. Highlighting new facilities such as the Round House and Vinery café, alongside our recently renovated heritage buildings, use the app to read more about how these have been used historically and what they now contain Points of interest include […]

The Rising: A spotlight on… Parker and Millard

You might have spotted two new characters dotted around the Round House, showcasing things to see and do around the Raby Estate. These were created by Edinburgh artist Lucy Roscoe, with inspiration taken from the collections and the history of the castle. We have […]

The North of England’s Latest Lifestyle Destination

Boldly ambitious

A Warm Welcome

A not-so-secret garden

Dine in style

An equine past

A character-packed venue

Seasonal markets in a stunning setting

Sustainability

Open Now

Latest News

The Rising: A spotlight on… The Pony Cart

Raby Estates App: Rising Update

The Rising: A spotlight on… Parker and Millard

Further Reading

Yorkshire Designer Appointed for Raby Development

Local Heroes Break Ground on Rising Development

Lord Barnard Announces Ambitious Development Plans

Visit the Blog

The North of England’s Latest Lifestyle Destination

Boldly ambitious

A Warm Welcome

A not-so-secret garden

Dine in style

An equine past

A character-packed venue

Seasonal markets in a stunning setting

Sustainability

Open Now

Latest News

The Rising: A spotlight on… The Pony Cart

Raby Estates App: Rising Update

The Rising: A spotlight on… Parker and Millard

Further Reading

Yorkshire Designer Appointed for Raby Development

Local Heroes Break Ground on Rising Development

Lord Barnard Announces Ambitious Development Plans

Visit the Blog

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