Historic Gainford Hall hits the Rental Market
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Looking forward to Springtime in the Walled Gardens
The Walled Gardens at Raby Castle are glorious in any season, and spring is no exception. Last spring the Gardens were closed to visitors during the first National Lockdown, and much of the Garden Teams hard work went unseen by visitors. We are delighted that this spring visitors will again be able to enjoy this […]
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Raby’s 12 Days of Christmas
The Twelve Days of Christmas have been celebrated since medieval times. In the 14th century when Raby Castle was built, the Twelve Days began on Christmas Day itself, celebrating the birth of Christ, then would carry on until Twelfth Night on 5th January – a huge celebration involving feasting, drinking and merrymaking which heralded the […]
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What our Raby Membership means to us
Raby has gained a huge number of new Raby Membership holders this year, many of whom have taken the trouble to tell our team how much they have appreciated being able to access the outdoor spaces and enjoy nature at a time when everyone’s lives have been so restricted. Peter and Elaine Gunton from Bishop […]
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