{"id":2,"date":"2019-01-28T16:32:48","date_gmt":"2019-01-28T16:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-09-07T11:26:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T10:26:04","slug":"raby-castle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749731474517{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; centered_column=&#8221;centered_column&#8221;]\r\n\t<div class=\"section_header overlay text-center\">\r\n\t\t<p class=\" wow fadeInUp\">Autumn is arriving<\/p>\r\n\t\t<decor class=\"raby-decoration wow fadeInUp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/themes\/raby\/assets\/images\/raby-decoration2-gold.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/decor>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1769531870294{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]\r\n\t<div class=\"container_box bg-colour_none\">\r\n       [vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Castle, Park and Gardens Ticket<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Your ticket includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Venture inside the 14th century castle and find out the unique history, both past and present<\/li>\n<li>Explore the 200-acre deer park where red and fallow deer roam<\/li>\n<li>See the stunning newly remodelled Walled Gardens by renowned garden designer Luciano Giubbilei with Lady Barnard.<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary Tours and Experiences<\/li>\n<li>Free Parking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Online Tickets: Adult, \u00a323.00 | Concession (60+),\u00a0 \u00a322.00\u00a0 | Children (4\u201315 years)\u00a312 |Under 4s, Free | Family (2 adults &amp; 2 children) \u00a366<\/em>[\/vc_column_text]\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rabyestate.digitickets.co.uk\/event-tickets\/39924?branches.branchID=2584\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-secondary filled  \">Book Now<\/a>\r\n\t\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1788250670851{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Raby-Castle-Interiors-County-Durham.jpg?id=6502) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;300px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1762764052810{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1784810194162{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Raby-Castle-Deer-Park-County-Durham-scaled.jpg?id=5529) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;300px&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]\r\n\t<div class=\"container_box bg-colour_none\">\r\n       [vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Deer Park and Walled Gardens Ticket<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to the stunning 5 acre gardens<\/li>\n<li>Access to the 200-acre deer park where red and fallow deer roam<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary Daily Gardeners&#8217; Walk and Talk at 12pm<\/li>\n<li>Free Parking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Online Price: Adult \u00a315 | Concession (60+) \u00a314 | Children (4\u201315yrs) \u00a310 | Under 4s Free | Family (2 adults &amp; 2 children) \u00a346<\/em>[\/vc_column_text]\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rabyestate.digitickets.co.uk\/event-tickets\/39927?branches.branchID=2584\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-secondary filled  \">Book Now<\/a>\r\n\t\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1769531870294{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]\r\n\t<div class=\"container_box bg-colour_none\">\r\n       [vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Family Explorer Ticket<\/h2>\n<p>An all-inclusive discounted day out for families<\/p>\n<p><strong>Your ticket includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Explore the\u00a0<b>Plotters\u2019 Forest Adventure Playground\u00a0<\/b>with our NEW\u00a0<strong>Cyril the Squirrels Plotters\u2019 Party\u00a0<\/strong>Children\u2019s Trail<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hidden Forest<\/strong> in the doubling the adventure play area in size<\/li>\n<li>Venture into the magnificent<strong> Raby Castle<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span role=\"presentation\">Spot\u00a0<strong>Deer<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0roaming in the picturesque parkland<\/li>\n<li>Run through the mazes in the\u00a0<strong>Walled Garden<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Take a look at the\u00a0<strong>Raby Exhibition<\/strong>\u00a0in the Coach House<\/li>\n<li>Free Parking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Family Explorer (2 Adults 2 Children) \u00a360 Online (\u00a365 Onsite) | Additional Adult \u00a324 | Additional Child \u00a313<\/em>[\/vc_column_text]\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rabyestate.digitickets.co.uk\/category\/65334?branches.branchID=2584\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-secondary filled  \">Book Now<\/a>\r\n\t\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1784810068643{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Family-Days-Out-Raby-Castle-Park-and-Gardens.png?id=6311) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;300px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1762764052810{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1784810054625{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/The-Plotters-Forest-Adventure-Playground-extension-family-day-out.jpg?id=6411) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;300px&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]\r\n\t<div class=\"container_box bg-colour_none\">\r\n       [vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>The Plotters&#8217; Forest, Park &amp; Gardens Ticket<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>2 hours of play in The Plotters&#8217; Forest outdoor playground<\/li>\n<li>Access to the stunning 5 acre gardens<\/li>\n<li>Access to the 200-acre deer park where red and fallow deer roam<\/li>\n<li>Free Parking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Onsite Tickets: Adult \u00a315| Concession (60+) \u00a314| Children (4\u201315yrs) \u00a312 | Under 4s Free | Family (2 adults &amp; 2 children) \u00a350<\/em>[\/vc_column_text]\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/49HFLzS\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-secondary filled  \">Book Now<\/a>\r\n\t\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1788250286936{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]\r\n\t<div class=\"container_box bg-colour_none\">\r\n       [vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Harvest Food and Gift Market<\/h2>\n<p>Bank Holiday Weekend &#8211; 29th, 30th, 31st August 10am till 4pm<\/p>\n<p>All admission tickets throughout the weekend include complimentary access to the market.<\/p>\n<p>Adult |\u00a0<strong>Online \u00a32 | \u00a35 On The Day<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Children (Under 15) |\u00a0<strong>Free<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/events\/harvest-seasonal-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-secondary filled  \">Book Now<\/a>\r\n\t\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1787653317403{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Raby-Harvest-Market-Shoping-attraction.jpg?id=5171) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;300px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749732042508{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/discover\/the-castle\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"entry with-overlay image-box-cta\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/Raby-Castle-Event-Space-in-County-Durham-600x400.jpg);\">\r\n\t  <div class=\"entry_title\">\r\n\t\t<h2>Raby Castle<\/h2>\r\n\t  <\/div>\r\n\t  <div class=\"entry_paragraph\">\r\n\t\t<p>Raby is without doubt one of the most impressive intact castles in the North of England. Built in the 14th century by the powerful Neville family, it has a long history.<\/p>\r\n\t  <\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]\r\n\t<a href=\"\/raby-castle\/garden\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"entry with-overlay image-box-cta\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Raby-Castle-Park-and-Gardens-Walled-Garden-600x400.jpg);\">\r\n\t  <div class=\"entry_title\">\r\n\t\t<h2>The Walled Gardens<\/h2>\r\n\t  <\/div>\r\n\t  <div class=\"entry_paragraph\">\r\n\t\t<p>The 18th century Walled Garden has been recently remodelled by renowned garden designer Luciano Giubbilei with Lady Barnard. Together, they have laboured to create a stunning 5-acre vision, including the estate\u2019s well-known yew hedges and the iconic Raby fig. In doing so, they have retained the gardens\u2019 distinctive spirit; one in which the character of Raby and its rich history is deeply embedded.<\/p>\r\n\t  <\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/deer-park\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"entry with-overlay image-box-cta\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/Deer-Park-Raby-Castle-Park-and-Gardens-Peter-Gunton-County-Durham-600x401.jpg);\">\r\n\t  <div class=\"entry_title\">\r\n\t\t<h2>Deer Park<\/h2>\r\n\t  <\/div>\r\n\t  <div class=\"entry_paragraph\">\r\n\t\t<p>With 200 acres to explore and a range of wildlife on our doorstep, there is plenty to see and do across Raby Park. Discover our walking routes and meet our herds of red and fallow deer.<\/p>\r\n\t  <\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1713967840432{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/the-plotters-forest\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"entry with-overlay image-box-cta\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/SummerPt3-35-600x400.jpg);\">\r\n\t  <div class=\"entry_title\">\r\n\t\t<h2>The Plotters' Forest<\/h2>\r\n\t  <\/div>\r\n\t  <div class=\"entry_paragraph\">\r\n\t\t<p>Join in with the fun and go on an adventure to The Plotters\u2019 Forest playground surrounded by nature, outdoor play just stepped up a notch!<\/p>\r\n\t  <\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/eat-at-raby-castle\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"entry with-overlay image-box-cta\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/RABY-FOOD-142-1-600x429.jpg);\">\r\n\t  <div class=\"entry_title\">\r\n\t\t<h2>Eat<\/h2>\r\n\t  <\/div>\r\n\t  <div class=\"entry_paragraph\">\r\n\t\t<p>The Vinery proudly present handcrafted dishes and treats inspired or sourced from the beautiful Raby Estate. Once home to thriving grapevines, these historic buildings are steeped in heritage. Today, we honour this legacy by carefully crafting each item with care and dedication, in collaboration with the estate's skilled gardeners.<\/p>\r\n\t  <\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/shop\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"entry with-overlay image-box-cta\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/THE-COACH-HOUSE-SHOP-5-600x429.jpg);\">\r\n\t  <div class=\"entry_title\">\r\n\t\t<h2>Shop<\/h2>\r\n\t  <\/div>\r\n\t  <div class=\"entry_paragraph\">\r\n\t\t<p>The Coach House Shop is a charming haven for those seeking stylish homeware, contemporary gifts and so much more. Nestled within the historic grounds of Raby Castle, this boutique store offers a curated selection of treasures that combine modern flair with timeless elegance.<\/p>\r\n\t  <\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-5 vc_col-md-12 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Castle in Bloom<\/h2>\n<p>The castle and grounds have come alive with vibrant floral displays celebrating the beauty of nature. The Walled Gardens are blooming with colour, and the deer park is bustling with new life. From fresh seasonal dining to stylish shopping, there\u2019s never been a more beautiful time to visit Raby Castle, Park and Gardens.[\/vc_column_text]\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/events\/raby-castle-in-bloom\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"btn btn-primary filled  \">Book Now<\/a>\r\n\t[\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-7 vc_col-md-12 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/vuHHfqeqfIg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1783766713224{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row bg-colour_orange no_padding vcenter vc-custom-element\">\r\n\t\t  <div class=\"container-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row feature-row1 content-middle content-left\">\r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"foot-steps\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/themes\/raby\/assets\/images\/steps\/footsteps_left.png)\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-4 body-col\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" class=\"icon\" alt=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"banner text_block\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Sunday 27th September<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"\">Early Bird Tickets for Bark in the Park<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\"><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Take advantage of the early bird offer for this year&#8217;s Bark in the Park Dog Show which is going to be bigger and better with lots of pawsome fun.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/events\/bark-in-the-park\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"btn btn-secondary\">Book Now<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\t\t\t  \r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-8 image-col\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <div style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Raby-Bark-in-the-Park-Dog-Show-Raby-Castle-1200x800.jpg);\" class=\"stretchy_wrapper ratio_16-9 wow fadeIn\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\t\t\t  \r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><!-- image row -->\r\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; 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css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1766156443899{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row bg-colour_orange no_padding vcenter vc-custom-element\">\r\n\t\t  <div class=\"container-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row feature-row1 content-middle content-left\">\r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"foot-steps\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/themes\/raby\/assets\/images\/steps\/footsteps_left.png)\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-4 body-col\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" class=\"icon\" alt=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"banner text_block\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>3rd October - 1st November<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"\">Halloween Happenings<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\"><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>The spooky season is looming and we have so much in store from you from pumpkin painting, ghost walks and The Plotters&#8217; Forest After Dark.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/halloween\" target=\"_self\" class=\"btn btn-secondary\">Book Now<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\t\t\t  \r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-8 image-col\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <div style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/raby-halloween-77-1200x800.jpg);\" class=\"stretchy_wrapper ratio_16-9 wow fadeIn\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\t\t\t  \r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><!-- image row -->\r\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779448661705{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row bg-colour_orange no_padding vcenter vc-custom-element\">\r\n\t\t  <div class=\"container-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row feature-row1 content-middle content-right\">\r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"foot-steps\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/themes\/raby\/assets\/images\/steps\/footsteps_right.png)\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\t\t\t  \r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-8 image-col\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <div style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Become-a-Member-of-Raby-Estates-discounts-offers-and-special-events-1200x800.jpg);\" class=\"stretchy_wrapper ratio_16-9 wow fadeIn\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\t\r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-4 body-col\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" class=\"icon\" alt=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"banner text_block\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>All Year Round<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"\">Raby Memberships<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\"><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you&#8217;re planning to be a regular visitor to Raby Estate, it makes perfect sense to buy a Raby Membership. This means you can call in as often as you like &#8211; plan visits with the family, or just call in on a whim when you have an hour or two to spare and enjoy the stunning surroundings across the full Estate.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/raby-membership\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"btn btn-secondary\">Find Out More<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\t\t  \r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><!-- image row -->\r\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1788251688456{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row bg-colour_orange no_padding vcenter vc-custom-element\">\r\n\t\t  <div class=\"container-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row feature-row1 content-middle content-left\">\r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"foot-steps\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/themes\/raby\/assets\/images\/steps\/footsteps_left.png)\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-4 body-col\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" class=\"icon\" alt=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"banner text_block\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Monday-Sunday<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"\">Autumnal Glasshouse Afternoon Tea<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\"><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Our new Autumnal Glasshouse Afternoon Tea in The Vinery Caf\u00e9 features hand-picked produce from The Walled Gardens including geraniums, lemon verbena, chives, and a wide variety of edible flowers, rosemary, walled garden apples and pear as well as an edible flower pot!<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/events\/glasshouseafternoontea\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"btn btn-secondary\">Book Now<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\t\t\t  \r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-8 image-col\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <div style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/In-Bloom-Afternoon-Tea-in-the-Vinery-at-Raby-Castle-Park-and-Gardens-County-Durham-1200x800.jpg);\" class=\"stretchy_wrapper ratio_16-9 wow fadeIn\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\t\t\t  \r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><!-- image row -->\r\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1766156443899{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row bg-colour_orange no_padding vcenter vc-custom-element\">\r\n\t\t  <div class=\"container-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row feature-row1 content-middle content-right\">\r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"foot-steps\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/themes\/raby\/assets\/images\/steps\/footsteps_right.png)\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\t\t\t  \r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-8 image-col\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <div style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Periwinkle-Barn-Florist-Raby-Castle-County-Durham-1200x800.jpg);\" class=\"stretchy_wrapper ratio_16-9 wow fadeIn\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\t\r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-4 body-col\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" class=\"icon\" alt=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"banner text_block\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Thursday - Sunday | 10am - 4pm<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"\">Periwinkle Florist in the Potting Shed<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\"><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Make sure to head to the Potting Sheds for the most beautiful sustainable flowers from posy bags, seasonal bouquets and stunning floral pick-ups from Periwinkle Barn Florist. The perfect spring pick me ups.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/events\/raby-x-periwinkle-barn\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"btn btn-secondary\">Take a look<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\t\t  \r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><!-- image row -->\r\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779788272580{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row bg-colour_orange no_padding vcenter vc-custom-element\">\r\n\t\t  <div class=\"container-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row feature-row1 content-middle content-right\">\r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"foot-steps\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/themes\/raby\/assets\/images\/steps\/footsteps_right.png)\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\t\t\t  \r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-8 image-col\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <div style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/The-Walled-Gardens-at-Raby-Castle-Park-and-Gardens-RHS-Garden-of-the-year-Award-1200x800.jpg);\" class=\"stretchy_wrapper ratio_16-9 wow fadeIn\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\t\r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-4 body-col\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" class=\"icon\" alt=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"banner text_block\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Daily at 12:00pm<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"\">The Gardeners Walk &amp; Talk<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\"><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Led by a member of our expert\u00a0<strong data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"585\">gardening team<\/strong>, this complimentary garden tour offers a relaxed and informative experience, perfect for visitors interested in\u00a0<strong data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"726\">historic English gardens<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"744\">horticulture<\/strong>, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings of the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"813\">Raby Estate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Free with any Park &amp; Gardens Ticket or Raby Membership<\/em><\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/events\/gardeners-walk-and-talk\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"btn btn-secondary\">Book Now<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\t\t  \r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><!-- image row -->\r\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1788251836170{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row bg-colour_orange no_padding vcenter vc-custom-element\">\r\n\t\t  <div class=\"container-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row feature-row1 content-middle content-left\">\r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"foot-steps\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/themes\/raby\/assets\/images\/steps\/footsteps_left.png)\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-4 body-col\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" class=\"icon\" alt=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"banner text_block\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"\">Sunday Lunches In The Vinery<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\"><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"369\">Enjoy a traditional roast lunch in the beautiful surroundings of <strong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"173\">The Vinery<\/strong>, with views of <strong data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"204\">Raby Castle<\/strong>. Served from <strong data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"238\">12:00 to 3pm<\/strong>, no booking is needed \u2014 just choose your table, order at the counter, and relax with excellent food in a warm, welcoming setting.<\/p>\n<p>\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/events\/estate-sunday-lunches\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"btn btn-secondary\">Take a Look...<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\t\t\t  \r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-8 image-col\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <div style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/TASTING-57-1200x800.jpg);\" class=\"stretchy_wrapper ratio_16-9 wow fadeIn\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\t\t\t  \r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><!-- image row -->\r\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1766156443899{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row bg-colour_orange no_padding vcenter vc-custom-element\">\r\n\t\t  <div class=\"container-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row feature-row1 content-middle content-right\">\r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"foot-steps\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/themes\/raby\/assets\/images\/steps\/footsteps_right.png)\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\t\t\t  \r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-8 image-col\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <div style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Castle-Encounters-Raby-Castle-1200x960.jpg);\" class=\"stretchy_wrapper ratio_16-9 wow fadeIn\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\t\r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-4 body-col\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" class=\"icon\" alt=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"banner text_block\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>A special insight...<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"\">Castle Encounters<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\"><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Join a member of our\u00a0 Curation and Archives team every Tuesday to Friday at 2pm to take a closer look at the lesser-known stories hidden within the castle\u2019s collections.<\/p>\n<p>From a sneak peek into what goes on behind the scenes to protect the collection with our Conservation Officer, to the opportunity to view a castle archive or uncover the stories of Raby\u2019s historic workforce, pop along and see what you\u2019ll discover.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/the-castle\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"btn btn-secondary\">Tickets<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\t\t  \r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><!-- image row -->\r\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738336558845{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row bg-colour_orange no_padding vcenter vc-custom-element\">\r\n\t\t  <div class=\"container-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row feature-row1 content-middle content-left\">\r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"foot-steps\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/themes\/raby\/assets\/images\/steps\/footsteps_left.png)\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-4 body-col\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" class=\"icon\" alt=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"banner text_block\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>also part of the Raby Estate<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"\">Family Saver Ticket at High Force Waterfall<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\"><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"241\">Fun for the whole family with the <\/span><strong data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"241\">Family Saver Ticket<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"269\">High Force Waterfall<\/strong>\u2014just <strong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"289\">\u00a310 online<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"307\">\u00a312 onsite<\/strong>. This great-value ticket gives two adults and two children access to the waterfall, scenic woodland trails, a gentle circular walk, and a fun children\u2019s adventure trail with woodland sculptures.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rabyestate.digitickets.co.uk\/event-tickets\/39922?branches.branchID=2585\" target=\"_self\" class=\"btn btn-secondary\">Tickets<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\t\t\t  \r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-8 image-col\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <div style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/High-force-2-1200x800.jpg);\" class=\"stretchy_wrapper ratio_16-9 wow fadeIn\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\t\t\t  \r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><!-- image row -->\r\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757407507743{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row bg-colour_orange no_padding vcenter vc-custom-element\">\r\n\t\t  <div class=\"container-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row feature-row1 content-middle content-right\">\r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"foot-steps\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/themes\/raby\/assets\/images\/steps\/footsteps_right.png)\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\t\t\t  \r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-8 image-col\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <div style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/Estate-Adventure-Gift-Voucher-and-Experiences-800x1200.jpg);\" class=\"stretchy_wrapper ratio_16-9 wow fadeIn\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\t\r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-4 body-col\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" class=\"icon\" alt=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"banner text_block\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Give the Gift of Raby<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"\">Estate Adventure Gift Vouchers and Experiences<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\"><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Make an inspired choice this gifting season by choosing a Raby Estate Adventure From Deer Safaris, Moorland Experiences to Stargazing Suppers at High Force Waterfall, a Raby Estates Adventure Gift Voucher is truly something special.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/gift-vouchers\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"btn btn-secondary\">To Book<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\t\t  \r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><!-- image row -->\r\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1783766713224{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row bg-colour_red-xmas no_padding vcenter vc-custom-element\">\r\n\t\t  <div class=\"container-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row feature-row1 content-middle content-right\">\r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"foot-steps\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/themes\/raby\/assets\/images\/steps\/footsteps_right.png)\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\t\t\t  \r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-8 image-col\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <div style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Father-Christmas-at-Raby-Castle-County-Durham-1200x857.jpg);\" class=\"stretchy_wrapper ratio_16-9 wow fadeIn\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\t\r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-4 body-col\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" class=\"icon\" alt=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"banner text_block\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"\">Christmas Tickets Now Live!<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\"><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Christmas at one of England\u2019s most enchanting castles, Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, is a truly magical escape, where the wonder of the season unfolds throughout the historic estate for all ages.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/christmas\" target=\"_self\" class=\"btn btn-secondary\">Book Now<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\t\t  \r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><!-- image row -->\r\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1759410279891{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row bg-colour_orange no_padding vcenter vc-custom-element\">\r\n\t\t  <div class=\"container-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row feature-row1 content-middle content-left\">\r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"foot-steps\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/themes\/raby\/assets\/images\/steps\/footsteps_left.png)\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-4 body-col\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" class=\"icon\" alt=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"banner text_block\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"\">The Garage Caf\u00e9<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\"><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><em data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"445\">Seasonal Ice Cream, Hot Drinks &amp; Snacks for Families<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Discover The Garage Caf\u00e9, a seasonal caf\u00e9 at Raby Castle, County Durham. Perfect for families enjoying a day out and children\u2019s activities, the caf\u00e9 serves delicious ice cream, warming hot drinks, fresh sandwiches, and tasty snacks. Stop by to relax and refuel during your immersive family visit to Raby Castle.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/eat\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"btn btn-secondary\">Take a look<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\t\t\t  \r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-8 image-col\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <div style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-6-1200x1200.jpg);\" class=\"stretchy_wrapper ratio_16-9 wow fadeIn\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\t\t\t  \r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><!-- image row -->\r\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1754043112793{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row bg-colour_peach no_padding vcenter vc-custom-element\">\r\n\t\t  <div class=\"container-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row feature-row1 content-middle content-left\">\r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"foot-steps\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/raby-castle\/wp-content\/themes\/raby\/assets\/images\/steps\/footsteps_left.png)\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-4 body-col\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" class=\"icon\" alt=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"banner text_block\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>also part of the Raby Estate<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"\">High Force Hotel and Waterfall<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\"><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Just a short 30 minute scenic drive from Raby Castle, you will find the magnificent High Force Waterfall &#8211; one of the biggest in England! Adjacent to the falls, is the country retreat of High Force Hotel and Restaurant. 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