Raby Castle’s Gardens Nominated For International Award
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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
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
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
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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Raby Castle, Park and Gardens and High Force Hotel placed among the top 10% of listings around the world
Raby Castle, Park and Gardens and High Force Hotel have both been recognised in Tripadivsor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards for 2024. Raby Castle, Park and Gardens in Staindrop and High Force Hotel in Forest-in-Teesdale, which are both part of the Raby Estate, have scooped up the award which honours businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing […]
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A Spotlight on… The Pony Cart
You might have spotted a cart hanging in the lobby area of the Coach House, which is home to Raby’s new shop and exhibition space. A particular favourite of the Raby team, this cart was primarily for recreation rather than a means of transport, and evidence in our archives and collections show that it was […]
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Raby Estates App: Rising Update
The Raby Estates App has been updated to include our new visitor spaces in The Rising. Highlighting new facilities such as the Round House and Vinery café, alongside our recently renovated heritage buildings, use the app to read more about how these have been used historically and what they now contain Points of interest include […]
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A Spotlight on… Parker and Millard
You might have spotted two new characters dotted around the Round House, showcasing things to see and do around the Raby Estate. These were created by Edinburgh artist Lucy Roscoe, with inspiration taken from the collections and the history of the castle. We have […]
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The Coach House & Stables: Five Things to Spot
The Coach House & Stables: Five Things to Spot Now the ‘Rising’; development is open and in full swing, here are five interesting features to spot around The Coach House and Stables, from collection items which played a role in the history of the castle, to new creations produced by local businesses. The Map Table […]
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