Celebrating an Equine Past as Work Commences on 18th Century Coach House and Stables
Restoration work is underway on the 18th century Coach House and Stables here at Raby Castle, a key part of ‘The Rising’ development, the ambitious project to restore historic buildings to create a unique new visitor experience for 2024. The prominent Grade II* listed Coach House and Stables reflect the Vane family’s long-standing passion […]
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Raby Castle Strives for Green Tourism Award
EXCITING NEWS! Raby Castle is applying for the Green Tourism Award The awards certification programme recognises the commitment of tourism businesses, actively working to become more sustainable. Sustainability is a key focus throughout the Estate. The Rising scheme perfectly demonstrates this, from the reclaimed estate materials being reused and recycled throughout the development to the estate […]
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Raby Castle wins Visitor Economy Award at The County Durham Together Award
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
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
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
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
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 in the same spot, will offer panoramic views […]
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Members Enjoy an Exclusive First Look at Raby Castle’s Remodelled East Garden
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
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
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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