When

Saturday 22nd August

Where

Raby Castle

Timings

11:00am

Pricing

£55

Join Periwinkle Barn to celebrate the season of Dahlia’s. Learn how to work with them confidently through the season and explore the wide range of dahlia forms and colours, how to choose and condition stems, and how to let these bold blooms take the lead within a floral design.

All flowers and materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a finished dahlia arrangement and useful tips for getting the best from these seasonal favourites.

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Upcoming events & activities

Raby X Periwinkle Floristry Residency

Tuesday – Sunday

Head to the Potting Sheds to see Raby’s collaboration with a floristry residency from Deborah at Periwinkle Barn. Deborah is a floral designer with a passion for British flowers and sustainable floristry based right here in County Durham. Deborah has a wealth of experience in event flowers and will be hosting a range of workshops […]

The Gardeners’ Walk & Talk

Daily at 12pm

Gardeners’ Walk & Talk at Raby Castle – Daily at 12pm Led by a member of our expert gardening team, this complimentary garden tour offers a relaxed and informative experience, perfect for visitors interested in historic English gardens, horticulture, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings of the Raby Estate. Discover the beauty and heritage of […]

Castle Encounters with the Curation and Archives Team

Tuesday - Friday

A Special Insight into the History and Collections of Raby Location: Meet at the Castle PortcullisDates: Every Tuesday to FridayTime: 14:00Entry: Free with a Raby Castle, Park and Gardens ticket or Raby Membership Join a member of Raby’s dedicated Curation and Archives team for a closer look at the fascinating, lesser-known stories hidden within the […]

Garden Trading in The Conservatory

Open Daily

Complimentary Park & Gardens ticket with any Garden Trading furniture purchase Make sure to head to Garden Trading in the beautiful Conservatory located within the stunning 18th century Walled Gardens with views of the castle. Indoor and outdoor furniture, pots, homeware accessories and tableware from the Garden Trading collection will be showcased, alongside some of […]

Pilates

Wednesdays and Fridays

Join us at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens for our weekly Pilates sessions. Pilates builds your core strength, improves posture and increases flexibility. The new and upcoming form of exercise focuses on breathing and movement supporting to reduce stress and improves overall wellbeing. After the class, why not head to explore the nature in the […]

Sunday Lunches in The Vinery

Sundays in The Vinery

When Sunday Serving Times 12noon - 3pm Where The Vinery at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens Sunday Lunch at The Vinery A Traditional Roast in a Stunning Setting Make your Sundays truly special with a traditional roast lunch served in the heart of the Raby Estate. Set inside the light-filled elegance of The Vinery, our [...]