Flowers and food are some of the Valentine’s weekend delights that can be enjoyed at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens during the most romantic time of the year.
Taking place in the Riding School on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th February, Deborah Simpson Boston, a local floral designer and owner of Periwinkle Barn, will 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 flowers. Deborah will be using a selection of sustainably sourced flowers including British spring flowers, and will also be sharing sustainable floristry techniques.
A Pop-up Flower Shop Periwinkle Barn flower shop will be hosted within the horsebox outside the Coach House, Raby’s retail space, from Thursday 12th to Sunday 15th February where visitors can purchase a seasonal bouquet to take home with them. Alternatively, the seasonal bouquets can be pre-ordered from the Coach House, which can be collected from the shop for Valentine’s Day or delivery of these special items can be arranged.
£30 | Mixed Flowers including roses
£40 | Mixed Flowers with additional roses
£50 | Mixed Flowers with twelve roses.
For those who are looking for a spot of indulgence, Raby will be hosting a Valentine’s afternoon tea in The Vinery on Friday 13th, Saturday 14th Sunday 15th February between 2pm and 4pm.
Full of three delicious tiers of sweet treats, sandwiches and scones served with freshly brewed tea, the afternoon tea can be enjoyed whilst soaking up the panoramic views of Raby Castle.
Whilst at Raby Castle, visitors can amble through the romantic parkland, soak up the sights, sounds and smells during a wander through the peaceful Walled Gardens and delve into history during a tour through the medieval castle, then enjoy some retail therapy in The Coach House where a beautifully curated selection of produce and gifts await.
Ideal for a Valentine’s weekend activity or as a gift for a loved one, the Periwinkle Barn luxury everlasting Valentine’s wreath workshop will start at 11am on both Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th February and is £60 per person, with everything provided to create the finished piece.
The Glasshouse afternoon tea in The Vinery must be pre-booked and is £29.50 per person, and an afternoon tea with fizz is also available for £37.50 per person. A Glasshouse Afternoon Tea for two is £59.00.
A Raby Castle, Park and Gardens ticket is £23 for adults and for further information and to book tickets, visit: www.raby.co.uk/whats-on/
