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Raby Estates Tenants wins best Farming Documentary

6th June 2025
Raby Estates Tenants wins best Farming Documentary

We are pleased to announce that ‘Farming on the Edge’ has won the best documentary award at the Sunderland Short Film Festival. This short film was produced by the North Pennines National Landscape team in partnership with Film on the Brian. ‘Farming on the Edge’ follows Paul & Jen Johnson, Raby Estate tenants, for a […]

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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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Nature Watch: Spring 2025 at Raby Estate

27th May 2025
Nature Watch: Spring 2025 at Raby Estate A Season of Awe, Action and Environmental Awareness

A Season of Awe, Action and Environmental Awareness Raby Estate welcomes the arrival of spring with a renewed sense of wonder and responsibility. From the thunder of High Force to the stillness of upland meadows, this remarkable landscape offers not only a place to visit but a place to cherish and protect. As the season […]

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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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Raby’s role in mapping the USA: exciting Dixon discoveries in the Archives

9th May 2025
Raby's role in mapping the USA: exciting Dixon discoveries in the Archives

Raby’s role in mapping the USA: exciting Dixon discoveries in the Archives Did you know famous surveyor Jeremiah Dixon began his career working for the Raby estates? In this blogpost we find out more, with our Archivist Joseph Reed. Jeremiah Dixon (1733-1779), famous Cockfield-born surveyor and scientist, is one of South Durham’s best known historical […]

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Raby X Neptune

6th May 2025
Neptune Garden and Outdoor Living at Raby Castle, County Durham

Raby Castle, Park and Gardens are delighted to collaborate with Neptune a British home and lifestyle brand, known for timeless style, thoughtful design, and enduring craftsmanship. This summer, Neptune’s outdoor living and gardens collection will be showcased in the iconic Conservatory situated in the stunning 18th century walled gardens with views of the historic Raby […]

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Raby Castle Celebrates Luxury Wellness Brand with Exclusive Event

9th April 2025
Raby Castle Celebrates Luxury Wellness Brand with Exclusive Event

Raby Castle, Park and Gardens recently hosted a special event to celebrate its new partnership with Bamford, a nature inspired lifestyle and wellness brand which launched in 2004. The County Durham lifestyle destination is the first stockist of Bamford in the North East of England, and Bamford’s range of skincare and its spa collection – […]

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Raby Castle Prepares For An Egg-Cellent Easter On The Estate

19th March 2025
Kids go free into Raby Castle with a Plotters' Forest Deer Park and Gardens ticket

For the first time in its history, Raby will be hosting an Easter Food and Craft Market over the bank holiday weekend from Friday 18th to Monday 21st April. This new offering for 2025 will be full of market stalls showcasing impressive handmade crafts and unique gifts from local artisan sellers, alongside a vibrant selection […]

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Raby Castle’s Walled Garden Features Historic New Exhibition

17th March 2025
RABY CASTLE’S WALLED GARDEN FEATURES HISTORIC NEW EXHIBITION

County Durham’s Raby Castle, Park and Gardens has created a new exhibition for 2025 celebrating the history and transformation of its historic five-acre Walled Gardens. The exhibition ‘The Story of Raby’s Walled Gardens’ takes its name from a quote from the 4th Duchess of Cleveland in 1870, who adored the historic gardens. The small, but […]

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5 Reasons to Get Married at High Force Hotel & Waterfall

24th December 2024
5 REASONS TO GET MARRIED AT HIGH FORCE HOTEL & WATERFALL

The Perfect Wedding Venue Awaits at High Force Waterfall When it comes to your wedding day, the setting should be just as extraordinary as the love you’re celebrating. Imagine exchanging vows in front of a cascading waterfall, surrounded by breath-taking natural beauty. High Force Waterfall, nestled in the heart of the North Pennines, offers an […]

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