Raby
When
Weekends and Holiday Periods
Where
Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Timings
10:00am - 4:00pm. The time selected is your timed entry to The Plotters' Forest. Your tickets give you access to the park and gardens from 10am. Entrance to the Castle is free flow from 11am, last entry 3pm.
Pricing
Family Explorer (2 Adults 2 Children) £60 online £65 onsite | Adult £23 Online £24 onsite | Child (4-15yrs) £12 Online £13 Onsite | Under 4's Free
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Family Explorer Tickets

An all-inclusive ticket for the whole family.

Your Family Explorer Ticket includes:

28th March – 19th April

  • Explore the Plotters’ Forest Adventure Playground’s Mischievous Rabbit Trail
  • Eggsplorer Activity Trail at Raby Castle 
  • Spot Deer roaming in the picturesque parkland
  • Run through the mazes in the Walled Gardens
  • Take a look at the Raby Exhibition in the Coach House
  • 11am Complimentary Castle Family Eggsplorer Tour
  • 3pm Complimentary Seed Planting in the Green House
  • Free Parking

Hot drinks, brunch, lunch or afternoon tea are available inside the Vinery Café, along with warm Hot Chocolates and Ice Cream at The Garage Café. And don’t miss the selection of toys and Jellycat in the Coach House Shop!

Complimentary activities excluded across the Market Weekend, 3rd – 6th April.

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The Plotters’ Forest

Adventure Playground

The Plotters’ Forest is a magical outdoor playground, situated in a Christmas tree plantation and is the perfect place for children and families to reap the benefits of outdoor play. Not only will you enjoy two hours of play, your ticket also includes The Mischievous Rabbit Trail, look out for Ruperts mischief, he’s hidden giant eggs and letters around the forest, find them and tick them off on your trail sheet to complete the trail!

Little Eggsplorer in the Castle

Little Eggsplorer Trail 

Little ones can take part in the Easter Fun inside the castle with the Little Eggsplorer trail, spot the colourful eggs in each room along the way.

Join our Castle Eggsplorers Tour!

Eggs have a cracking history! Join our guide to discover the extraordinary, bizarre, and occasionally messy ways eggs have been used throughout the years—far beyond breakfast. From medicine to make up, to cleaning and painting, this tour is for anyone who’s ever wondered, “Why on earth would someone do THAT with an egg?”

Daily 11am for 30 minutes, starting on Monday 30th March and running until 19th April. Excludes Market Weekend. 

The Deer Park

& Walled Gardens

Let the little ones run wild!

Explore acres of beautiful parkland where your family can roam freely. Spot majestic herds of Red and Fallow Deer, swans, ducks, and an array of wildlife as you stroll through the rolling landscape. Alongside this the stunning walled gardens with frosty yew hedges and playful amphitheatre.

Make sure to pick up an activity booklet from the Round House!

Complimentary Seed Sowing!

Head to the Green House at 3pm for complimentary seed sowing to take home with you! Get your little ones interested in nature and watch your plant grow at home.

Yummy Food and Drinks

You will find delicious food and treats throughout the site, including The Vinery Glasshouse serving seasonal toasties, jacket potatoes and children’s lunch boxes alongside the Plotters’ Pantry for the perfect pitstop to refuel for a hot chocolate or ice cream.

Jellycat Galore!

The perfect place to end your day, The Coach House Shop has a delightful range of toys, puzzles, games, accessories and of course Jellycat.

Family enjoying summer activities at Raby Castle, including immersive Wonderland light displays, guided castle tours, wildlife spotting in the Deer Park, and interactive garden experiences.
Free childrens tickets to Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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