Raby

New Year’s Day Charity Walk

17th January 2022
Raby Deer Park

On the 1st of January 2022, we opened the gates to our beautiful Deer Park, so friends and families could enjoy a leisurely stroll in the fresh air across the grounds – and raise money for our chosen charity of 2022, the Brain Tumour Charity. We wanted to encourage people to get their walking boots […]

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Raby Estates Wins Visitor Economy Awards

10th December 2021

We are thrilled to receive Visitor Economy Award as part of The Northern Echo County Durham Together Awards, in partnership with Durham County Council. This award recognises our role in helping to promote County Durham as a safe and rewarding place to visit, our support of the hospitality and tourism sector and help in sustaining […]

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Update on Storm Arwen from Raby Estates

29th November 2021
Storm Arwen

27th November 2021 Following the storm, many parts of the Raby Estate in County Durham are still without power or connectivity. Our team have been working tirelessly to assess the damage and to prioritise the reinstatement of water supplies, along with identifying vulnerable people within our community. We will liaise closely with Northern PowerGrid and […]

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Historic Gainford Hall hits the Rental Market

22nd November 2021

An important building of huge historical interest to the area has this week been launched onto the rental market. Restoration work to the structure and exterior is currently taking place which will remove the Hall from Historic England’s Heritage at Risk register. Grade one listed Gainford Hall, a Jacobean manor which sits on the Raby […]

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Local Heroes Break Ground on the Rising Development

12th November 2021

Work has started on a significant development at Raby Castle, that promises to attract new visitors to the area and create outstanding recreation for the local community. Known as The Rising, the work will include the significant restoration and rejuvenation of several historical buildings on the estate, the creation of a new café and events […]

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Raby to Restore Historic Tower with Award from Historic England – Raby Estates

22nd October 2021
Historic England Grant

October 2021 A grant from Historic England has been awarded to Raby Estate for important repairs to Raby Castle’s historic 14th century Keep Tower, and the 19th century clock faces and sundial. The Keep is one of Raby’s nine towers, located in the centre of the castle. In the medieval period the base of the […]

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Gainford Hall Restoration Project

20th August 2021
Gainford Hall

Our Raby team are hard at work at Gainford Hall undergoing vital repairs to restore the Elizabethan manor and its beautiful Dovecote. The Hall is currently on Historic England’s Heritage-at-risk register and hasn’t seen any major restoration for over 100 years. Its story stretches all the way back to the early 1600s when it was […]

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Lord Barnard Announces Ambitious Development Plans at Raby Castle – Raby Estates

30th July 2021
Lord and Lady Barnard

Raby Castle, which has stood as a landmark within County Durham for 700 years, has announced the full extent of its significant investment to enhance the visitor experience of the Castle, Park and Gardens, securing it as an important resource for the local community. The ambitious plans for a two-year major development programme, which were […]

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High Force Hotel Refurbishment Complete

1st June 2021

High Force Hotel has opened the doors on its latest refurbishments following the easing of lockdown restrictions. Guests will notice a stylish new look in the bar and communal areas, bringing the interiors in line with the beautiful restoration of the Garden Room restaurant and function room, which was unveiled last year. The bar refurbishment […]

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Historic Tiles Used in High Force Hotel Refurbishment

5th May 2021

When High Force Hotel reopens on Monday 17th May, guests will notice a stylish new look in the bar and communal areas, bringing the interiors in line with the beautiful restoration of the Garden Room restaurant and function room, which was unveiled last year. The bar refurbishment is the final phase of work, which began […]

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