Your Family Explorer Ticket includes:
Hot drinks, brunch, lunch or afternoon tea are available inside the Vinery Café, along with tasty treats and hot chocolates at The Garage Café. And don’t miss the selection of toys and Jellycat in the Coach House Shop!
Book NowNestled within a magical Christmas Tree Plantation at Raby Castle, The Plotters’ Forest is the perfect family adventure playground for children to experience the joys and benefits of outdoor play, here ‘close to nature’ truly comes to life.
Step into a world of festive wonder this Christmas with the Enchanted Christmas Trail at The Plotters’ Forest, located within the stunning surroundings of Raby Castle, Park & Gardens. Twinkling lights, joyful music, and magical touches throughout the woodland make this a must-visit family experience, perfect for families.
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.
Embrace the sights, smells and sounds of Christmas as you step inside the magnificent Raby Castle, beautifully dressed for the magical season with an abundance of Christmas trees. Step back in time and experience a traditional Christmas Day as your journey will take you through eleven rooms, telling the story of Christmas Day. For the first time, visitors can head ‘downstairs’ to see how the household staff marked Christmas with celebrations of their own as we add the castle’s spectacular medieval kitchen and servants’ hall to this magical experience.
Families can enjoy this magical experience, which is perfect for a family photo.
There is also a children’s trail sheet to discover items as you explore the ground-floor rooms.
Discover the beautiful 5 acre walled gardens, see the cutting garden, playful amphitheatre, gaint yew hedges and so much more.
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.
The perfect place to end your day, The Coach House Shop has a delightful range of toys, puzzles, games, accessories and of course Jellycat.
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