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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The Resurgence of Salmon in the River Tees
The River Tees has a reputation among anglers as some of the best wild Brown Trout water in the North of England. This was proven by the success of the Northern River Masters, held on the Estate in July 2020, which saw 501 Trout caught and released over two days during the competition. Whilst wild […]
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Short Story Winners Revealed
Stories have been created and told at Raby for centuries and through the ages our magnificent Castle has been home and host to families and friends, knights and politicians, plotters and pacifists and artists and influencers. During lockdown we invited our 21st Century visitors to use their imagination to create their own stories, inspired by […]
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Through the Garden Gates – Relax in our beautiful Walled Gardens – Raby Estates
Raby Castle’s magnificent Walled Gardens are a peaceful haven for Raby’s visitors as they amble along its well-kept paths, watch the butterflies and bees busy in the borders, listen to the melodic birdsong and take in some remarkable panoramas across the Castle and Deer Park. The ambience is always restful yet is constantly changing through […]
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