Raby

Raby Castle wins Visitor Economy Award at The County Durham Together Award

7th December 2023

Raby Castle wins the Visitor Economy Award category in The Northern Echo, County Durham Together Awards 2023 held at Hardwick Hall on Wednesday 6th December 2023. The Visitor Economy Award recognises an individual, organisation or business who has play a vital role in promoting the county as a safe and great place to visit for staycationeers, […]

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Sustainable Future for The Rising Development

22nd November 2023
Borehole

Raby Castle and Estate, in the heart of County Durham, is committed to sustainability as part of its highly ambitious two-year redevelopment and restoration plan, known locally as The Rising. The Estate has drilled two exploratory geothermal boreholes to identify whether a renewable energy source will help meet the annual heating requirements of The Rising […]

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Bookings Open at Raby Castle’s New Event Spaces

18th September 2023
Event Space, Riding School, Raby Castle - artistic license, image for illustrative purposes. Car Launch

The Rising development has marked a momentous milestone, as bookings for 2024 events open in its magnificent new events spaces. The iconic spaces will welcome guests to enjoy unique events opportunities in the stunning historical surroundings. The Rising project has seen the restoration and repurposing of two heritage buildings, just beyond the Castle walls, known […]

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Barnard Castle project welcomes their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester to Raby Castle

16th September 2023
HRH Visit

Royal Highnesses, The Duke of Gloucester and Duchess of Gloucester visited County Durham, this week (13th September), to recognise the region’s longstanding commitment to traditional skills training and heritage restoration. As patron of the Cultura Trust, the national charity which has supported sustainable development and traditional values across cultural town and landscape development for over […]

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Rising Development marks major milestone as work commences on the Vinery Café Restaurant

3rd August 2023
The Vinery Cafe Restaurant

Rising Development marks major milestone as work commences on the Vinery Café Restaurant                 Raby Castle’s ‘Rising’ development has marked a major milestone as work commences on the estate’s new Vinery Café Restaurant. The new eatery, a stylish and airy recreation of the Victorian glasshouse which once stood […]

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Members Enjoy an Exclusive First Look at Raby Castle’s Remodelled East Garden

28th June 2023
Lady Barnard East Garden Preview

MEMBERS ENJOY EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK AT RABY CASTLE’S REMODELLED EAST GARDEN Two hundred Raby Castle members were given an exclusive first look at the remodelled East Garden on Wednesday 21st June. Lord and Lady Barnard invited guests to view the first completed section of the 18th Century Walled Garden which features a unique tiered grass […]

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Floral finds from the archives, ahead of East Garden Preview

12th June 2023
Botany book ‘The Flower Garden Display’

To celebrate the first stage of the reimagined historic Walled Gardens at Raby Castle nearing completion. Lauren, Raby Castle’s Interpretation and Engagement Assistant has taken a dive into our collections to find some of our favourite floral items. The East Garden will be shared exclusively for members this Summer before the full scheme opens in […]

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RABY CASTLE SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON ARCHIVE’S ROYAL CONNECTIONS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HONOUR OF KING CHARLES III’S CORONATION

17th April 2023
Coronation Robes

In honour of the coronation of King Charles III, County Durham’s iconic Raby Castle will be shining a spotlight on Raby’s royal connections for the first time, as it showcases records from its family archive for the public. On 27th May, archivist Gabriel Damaszk will showcase original records which highlight the castle’s Royal connections including […]

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First Stage of Walled Garden Remodelling Nearing Completion At Raby Castle

22nd March 2023
Walled garden progress

The first stage of a remarkable redesign of Raby’s historic Walled Garden is nearing completion, which will see the launch of a magnificent, grass amphitheatre this summer. A very special element of the Estate’s ambitious development programme known as ‘The Rising’, is the remodelled Walled Garden, which has been carefully crafted by Lady Barnard, working […]

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The Rising Stars of Raby Estates’ Renovation Programme

20th January 2023
Stone Masonry

Raby Castle and Estate, in the heart of County Durham is supporting the expertise of local contractors in all areas of its five-year renovation scheme known as The Rising, as well as across the Estate’s agricultural enterprises. The Rising, which began its works in 2021 will see the restoration and modernisation of several historic buildings, […]

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