A Journey of Reflection and Discovery

Take a moment to slow down, breathe, and immerse yourself in the captivating world of art at Raby Castle. Our new programme invites you to step away from the hustle and bustle and spend an hour truly connecting with the artworks in our collection. Led by a friendly member of the Raby team, you’ll have the chance to pause and take a deeper, more personal look at the paintings, gaining a new perspective and appreciation.

Each month, different artworks will be selected from Raby’s significant collections and participants will be able to venture beyond the rope barriers to get closer to these historic treasures, with a chance to discover some of the detail and intricacy that cannot be seen from a distance. The castle team will reveal details about the artist, subject or symbolism that might totally change your first impression.

This isn’t about formal lessons or finding the “right” answer—it’s about giving yourself the time to reflect, engage, and simply enjoy the beauty of art. Each session focuses on a different theme and artwork, allowing you to discover something new and inspiring every time you join us.

Join us for a peaceful and enriching experience—because sometimes, the best way to understand art is to simply take a moment to see it.

We are hosting a number of sessions throughout the year, with each event shining a spotlight on different pieces of art throughout Raby Castle.

“It was a very interesting and well thought out session. The discussions around both paintings gave a lot of food for thought. I look forward to attending another Slow Art event.”