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Dads go free into Raby Castle this Father’s Day weekend

5th June 2025
Dads Go Free Into Raby Castle

A barbeque, tractor ride and free entry to a medieval castle await Dads this Father’s Day weekend at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens. On Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June, Dads can enjoy free entry into Raby Castle, one of the most impressive intact castles in the North of England, with a Park and Gardens […]

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Raby Castle is raising its portcullis to give children free entry this half term

20th May 2025
Raby Castle is raising its portcullis to give children free entry this half term

Little ones can go free into Raby Castle in County Durham during the May half term holiday. Children with a valid Plotters’ Forest, Park and Gardens ticket can step inside the medieval fortress for free during the school holidays from Saturday 24th May to Sunday 1st June. A complimentary Family Explorer Guided Tour and Castle […]

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What is happening across the Estate this February Half Term

18th February 2025

Children can reach for the Stars at Raby Castle this Half Term Raby Castle, Park and Gardens is launching a cosmic journey in its woodland adventure playground for February half term. Taking children to new heights, The Plotters’ Forest will have a little astronomers trail allowing explorers to discover the galaxy of planets and stars […]

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A Raby Rumpus Rages Through the Castle Grounds this Autumn

20th August 2024
the glittering north at raby castle park and gardens

TICKETS ON SALE TO JOIN A RABY RUMPUS THROUGH THE CASTLE GROUNDS THIS AUTUMN A right rumpus is about to hit the North East this autumn as Raby Castle, Park and Gardens launches tickets to a never seen before spectacle of live music, dance and captivating puppetry, which all comes alive after dark. Taking over […]

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Discover Your Families New Favourite Lifestyle Destination

25th July 2024
Summer Holidays at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, North East England

Looking for the perfect family day out this summer? Look no further than Raby Castle, Park, and Gardens. Nestled in the heart of the picturesque County Durham countryside, Raby Castle offers a full day of fun for visitors of all ages. This summer, families across the North East can enjoy a new visitor destination at Raby […]

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Canine Companions throughout Raby’s History

25th August 2023
Dogs at Raby

International Dog Day | August 26th In celebration of all things canine on International Dog Day, we’re looking at some of our fav-FUR-ite relationships between the Vane family and their four-legged friends in Raby’s collections.   The history of domesticating dogs spans thousands of years, and they have historically been used for working, hunting, and […]

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What’s on This Summer

7th July 2023
Pilot Penny Adventure in The Plotters Forest

FREE ENTRY FOR CHILDREN AT RABY CASTLE THIS SUMMER Raby Castle will be continuing the celebrations this summer with free entry to the castle for children with every valid ticket for The Plotters’ Forest until Sunday 3rd September. Raby will be bringing back its money-saving offer for families to enjoy throughout the summer holidays. Raby […]

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WIN Fireside Stories Tickets for 2023

30th November 2022
Fireside Stories Instagram Competition This year we are running a special ticket giveaway to our popular Fireside Stories event for 2023! To enter all you need to do is: Visit our Stables Shop between 1st - 24th December 2022 Sign up to the competition with your name and Instagram handle Make sure you are following our @rabycastleofficial [...]

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9 Family Things to Do at High Force this Summer

14th July 2022
High Force Hotel & Waterfall is the perfect destination for an adventurous family day out this summer. From wildlife watching to outdoor trails and picnics in the garden, there is plenty to experience. If you’re looking for a budget friendly day out, here are our top things to do for families for £10 or less. [...]

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Getting Outdoors is Good For You

12th May 2022

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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