Coal, Canals and Carriages: The Story of Raby and the Railways

Location: Entrance Hall, Raby Castle
Dates: 28th June – October
Opening Times: Daily, 11am–4pm
Entry: Free with a Raby Castle, Park and Gardens ticket – whenever the Castle is open

Step into the golden age of travel with Raby and the Railways, a special exhibition celebrating the S&DR200 Festival. From the waggon ways and turnpikes of the 1700s to the luxury of first-class steam journeys a century later, explore how the arrival of the railway reshaped Raby and the wider world.

Uncover rarely seen artefacts, maps, and personal stories from Raby’s archives, revealing the impact of technological change—from the engineers and surveyors who charted the land, to the Dukes and Duchesses who journeyed across Europe in style.

Exhibition Talks – Raby and the Railways

Location: Entrance Hall, Raby Castle
Dates: Every Wednesday, 3 July – 29 October
Time: 13:30–14:00
Entry: Free with a Castle, Park and Gardens ticket

Join a member of the castle team for a captivating 30-minute talk exploring the background to the exhibition and the fascinating research and stories uncovered by Raby’s curation and archives team.