Green Initiatives Actioned at High Force
Find out about our green initiatives at The High Force Hotel & Waterfall Sustainability and the preservation of the natural environment are two of our core business aims across the Raby Estate. We want to build a legacy for future generations to treasure whilst protecting the rich heritage in County Durham. We caught up with Estate […]
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Flying High: Drone Project Update
Work has progressed this summer on Raby Castle’s project funded by the Castle Studies Trust to create a digital model of the 14th century Neville stronghold. During July, Durham University Archaeological Services, drone scanned the castle exterior. Every nook and cranny was covered; from courtyard and tunnels, to rooftops and bartisans, relying on the skill […]
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5 Horticultural Tips from Raby’s Head Gardener
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Ponds, Ponds, Glorious Ponds
For this month’s Feature Friday with Historic Houses, we caught up with Interpretation and Engagement Assistant, Lauren to uncover some facts you might not have known about Raby’s Ponds. Raby’s High and Low ponds have found their way into many a photograph of the castle and surrounding parkland. The 4th Duchess of Cleveland enjoyed seeing […]
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Getting Outdoors is Good For You
Raby Castle’s latest exciting attraction, The Plotters’ Forest, is the perfect place to reap the many benefits of playing in nature for children. Claire Jones, Head of Leisure and Tourism at Raby Estates, said: “In the modern world, ‘immersive play experiences within nature can be hard to find – we’ve all heard the depressing statistics […]
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Share your Story
We need your help! Every day we discover new fascinating stories about the family at Raby, as we establish our archives and collections. We want to invite visitors to share their stories and memories with us, to help us uncover more about the hard-working individuals who kept the castle and estate running. From those who […]
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Raby is Rising
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Spring Planting and Regeneration
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New Directions – Raby’s Approach to Regenerative Farming
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County Durham’s UK City of Culture 2025 bid remains on track
County Durham is now a step closer to being named UK City of Culture 2025 and securing the colossal social and economic benefits this would bring. On Friday 18th March, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport announced the county was one of just four locations from across the UK to be shortlisted for […]
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