A summer holiday full of fun right on your doorstep

MAKE Raby Castle your go-to destination this summer. With a calendar full of special events and family activities, there’s so much to see and do for all generations, so make sure you plan a visit.

In addition to the special events, visitors to the Castle can enjoy more than 200 acres of beautiful parkland, home to Red and Fallow deer herds.  There’s plenty of other wildlife to see and no visit is complete without a stroll around the 18th century Walled Gardens.

Children’s Tour of the Castle

Join the Friendly Footman for a special interactive Children’s Tour of the Castle. Find out what it was like to be knighted and how the Castle was defended from enemy attack.

Outdoor Theatre at the Castle

The hugely popular Handlebards will be returning to Raby in August.  The all-female troupe are touring with the Tempest, and the all-male troupe will be performing Much Ado About Nothing.

NEW for this year is Heartbreak Productions’ version of the much-loved tale, ‘Gangsta Granny’, by David Walliams, as well as Noel Coward’s ‘Private Lives’ - both in July.

All productions will be set in the stunning location of the Walled Gardens.

Photography Workshops

Picture by Gary Lintern

The new Summer Photography Club at the Castle is the ideal introduction to photography for any budding young photographers out there. 

For those interested in the night sky, there will be Castle and High Force photography evenings, Stargazing Festival events, and so much more. 

All workshops will be led by local photographer and astronomer, Gary Lintern.

Forest School and Wildlife Walks

Join Raby Castle and High Force Hotel throughout summer for Bright Woods’ themed workshops, including making wooden toys, sensory walks and free trails.

Take a walk on the wild side with Raby’s Deer Herd Manager, and learn about the wide variety of wildlife that can be discovered in the Park at Raby Castle.

Come Along for Free

The Stables Café, Shop and Woodland Play Area are open daily from 10am, and no ticket is required for these areas.

Enjoy brunch, lunch, coffee, cakes, and afternoon tea with friends and family, or cool off with Raby’s new variety of ice lollies and ice creams.

Adjoining the Café, the Gift Shop offers unique hand-picked gifts, homewares, confectionary, food, and pocket money items to suit all budgets, many of which are sourced from local suppliers.

For more information about opening times or to book tickets for the special events visit www.raby.co.uk