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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Raby Shropshire features in Shrewsbury Art Trail
The Shrewsbury Art Trail is at The Shrewsbury Museum until the end of August. This year’s theme is ‘Time’ and the exhibition features original artworks by world-famous artists including Salvador Dali, David Hockney, Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin, Kris Lamba, Jacob Chandler, Andrew Logan MBE, Halima Cassell MBE, Alice Irwin, Stik and more. On the Museum […]
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A Spotlight On… A Passion for Gardening
Raby’s Walled Gardens are now open for visitors to experience the hard work that has gone into creating the re-imagined space. From world renowned designer in Luciano Giubbilei and the visions of the Lady Barnard, to our own team of hard working Raby gardeners, this passion for gardens and growing reflects the generations of green […]
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Raby Reminisces- Another Classic Car Rally
Raby Reminisces- Another classic car rally. To celebrate Raby’s Classic Car Show returning for another year this Sunday 30th, we’re taking a look at a gathering of car aficionados which took place over 100 years ago. On August 31st 1907, the North-Eastern Automobile Association met at Raby and the Teesdale Mercury reported on the […]
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Annie Garthwaite – Celebrating Cecily and the launch of ‘The Kings Mother’
Introducing The King’s Mother at Raby Castle. In conversation with author Annie Garthwaite. With only a couple of weeks to go until Raby Castle welcomes back author Annie Garthwaite to launch her latest novel, The Kings Mother, Raby’s Curator Julie Biddlecombe-Brown caught up with Annie to discuss her exciting new work. As The King’s […]
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New Visitor Destination in the North Set to Open This Weekend
After six years of planning Raby Castle is ready to open its doors and welcome visitors to the Rising, a 24 acre site featuring the walled garden along with old and new buildings. It is an ambitious scheme, the largest and most significant for generations at the 14th century family home of Lord and Lady […]
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Children can Enjoy Nature Themed Trails at Raby Castle this Half Term
From wonderful wildlife to popular farmyard animals, Raby Castle has created three new trails to celebrate nature this May half term. Woven amongst the trees in the Christmas tree plantation, Raby Castle’s woodland adventure playground offers a new Farmyard Fun trail, matching baby animals to their parents to unscramble Farmer Charlie’s favourite word. The Farmyard […]
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