When

Sunday 29th June

Where

Raby Castle

Timings

10am - 4pm

Join us for a day of Classic Cars at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens.

In an exciting collaboration between Raby and Durham Automobile Club, visitors can expect to see a stunning selection of Classic Cars. Whether you are a car enthusiast or simply looking for a fun day out, join us in the Deer Park to enjoy a car spectacle.

Ticket holders will be treated to a unique experience with a chance to browse the vehicle displays and enjoy the extensive Raby Castle Park. Cars from the 1950s right up to modern classics will be showcased with awards being presented for each car class.

Our Estate Chef will be serving up both breakfast and lunch with sausage and bacon sandwiches from 8am till 12pm. Indulge in mouth-watering Raby Longhorn Beef Burgers on the BBQ crafted with love and fired up to perfection from 12pm till 4pm.

Tickets

We have two ticket options for you, either bring your car along with you for all to admire or come as a visitor and explore all there is to see into the automobile world.

Car Owners Tickets

Visitors Tickets

With Raby Castle and The Plotters Forest also open to visitors, why not seize the opportunity to enhance your experience by upgrading your tickets? Simply visit The Round House on the day. The Plotters’ Forest adventure playground tickets are advised to be pre-purchased online.

Classic car show at raby castle park and gardens

Car Classes are as follows:

Pre 1960’s and Brass Cars
1960’s
1970’s
1980’s
1990’s
Millennium
Modified and Hot Rods
DAC and Competition Cars
Motorcycles and Scooters pre 1970
Motorcycles and Scooters from 1970 onwards
Tractors
Commercial Vehicles
Kit Cars and Specials

Car Owners Tickets

Visitors Tickets

Estate BBQ Menu

Breakfast

Locally Sourced Bacon Sandwich £5.50
British Bacon, freshly baked Bread Bun, Ketchup or Brown Sauce

Quorn Cumberland Sausage Sandwich (V) (VE) £5.50
Vegan Sausages, Caramelised Onion Chutney, freshly baked Bread Bun

Lunch

Estate Aged Longhorn Beef Burger (GF) £8.00
Steak Burger, Swiss Cheese, Caramelised Onion Chutney, Brioche Bun

Traditional German Sausage (GF) £8.00
Pork Sausage, Garlic Mayonnaise, Ketchup, Crispy Onions, Hot Dog Bun

Plant Based Burger (GF) (VE) £8.00
Vegan Cheese, Caramelised Onion Chutney, Burger Bun

Plant Based Bratwurst (GF) (VE) £8.00
Vegan Mayonnaise, Ketchup, Crispy Onions, Hot Dog Bun

Children’s Offer £4.00
German Sausage, Ketchup

Car Owners Tickets

Visitors Tickets

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Join us for a day of Classic Cars at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens.

Tickets

Estate BBQ Menu

Breakfast

Lunch

What's on

Spring Awakening Offer

1st April 2025 to 30th June 2025

Guided Walks at High Force Waterfall

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The Plotters’ Forest Little Gardeners Trail and Children’s Seed Planting

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Tuesday 20th May

Bumble Bee Safari

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