Raby Castle

Raby Castle; This dramatic medieval Castle, built by the mighty Nevills has been home to Lord Barnard´s family since 1626. Set within a large deer park, with delightful rolling landscape and walled gardens. Highlights include the Barons' Hall where 700 knights gathered to plot a rebellion against Elizabeth I, a splendid Victorian octagonal drawing room with one of the most striking interiors from the 19th century and in contrast a mediaval kitchen, used until 1954. On display are fine furniture, impressive artworks, elaborate architecture. Events take place throughout the summer. Colour illustrated guidebook available.

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Information on Raby Castle , Staindrop , Darlington

Opening Times:	Easter, Sat to Mon, May, Jun & Sep, Sun to Wed, Jul & Aug, Daily Except Sat. 13:00-16:30.
Admission:	Castle, Park & Gardens: Adult £10.00, Child £4.50, OAP/Student £9.00. Family (2+3) £27.00. Park & Gardens: Adult £6.00, Child £2.50, OAP/Student £5.00. Family ticket £15.00 (2 adult and 3 children). Group benefits and private guided tours by arrangement.
Child Friendly:	Children of all ages welcome (To be accompanied by an adult at all times)
Dog Friendly:	Dogs Permitted (Not permitted inside any buildings or gardens(except guide dogs). Must be kept on a short lead at all times.)
Location:	Near Barnard Castle, Co Durham.
Facilities:	Disabled Access (partial), Guided Tours, Parking Availability, Parking Availability, Coaches welcome, Play Area, Refreshments, Shop
Organisation(s):	Historic Houses Association

Events & Special Offers

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Tudor Costumes on Display (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Thu 09 May 2013 – Sun 26 May 2013

A number of historical costumes will be on display in the Castle leading up to a fashion show of Tudor costume on 27th May. Costumes include Henry VIII’s wives Queen Kathryn Howard and Queen Jane Seymour as well as Mary Queen of Scots and James I of England.

Teesdale Athletics Club 10k Race ... (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Sun 26 May 2013 – Sun 26 May 2013

Teesdale Athletics Club is once again holding it's annual 10k race and 5k fun run in Raby Park.

Tudor Fashion show (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Mon 27 May 2013 – Mon 27 May 2013

This exciting show concludes a small display of costumes in the Castle throughout May. The features models wearing a number of beautiful costumes, accompanied by period music, a brief history of each historical figure and a talk about the design and construction of each costume.

Classic Vehicle Show... (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Sun 16 Jun 2013 – Sun 16 Jun 2013

This summer, Raby Castle will once again play host to the 16th Bi-Annual Classic Vehicle Show and Vintage Rally, organised by Mark Woodward Classic Events. Taking place on Sunday 16th June 2013, 10am - 4pm.
Displays of all types of classic cars, motorcycles, trucks, vans and vintage tractors. Arena, commentary & awards and auto jumble.

Flower Power Specialist Plant Fair (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Sun 30 Jun 2013 – Sun 30 Jun 2013

Organised by Flower Power Fairs, on Sunday 30th June, 11am - 4pm, and featuring many RHS and other show award winning nurseries. The fair offers quality plants at realistic prices grown by the nurserymen and women based in the North. Hundreds of plants will be on sale, from shrubs to trees, to climbers, herbs, herbaceous, fruit and specialist foliage plants.

Taste of Teesdale Festival (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Sun 21 Jul 2013 – Sun 21 Jul 2013

Organised by Barnard Castle Farmers Market, this one day festival will celebrate everything brilliant about local food, with demonstrations, children’s activities, food & farming section as well as lots of stalls to stock up on quality local produce.

Evening of Outdoor Theatre - Babe the Sheep Pig... (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Fri 26 Jul 2013 – Fri 26 Jul 2013

Evening of Outdoor Theatre - Babe the Sheep Pig by Dick King-Smith adapted by David Wood. Set in Raby’s idyllic Walled Gardens, Illyria are sure to delight and enchant the whole family, so bring along a rug, a deckchair and a picnic to enjoy this classic children’s story brought to life.
Tickets should be booked in advance.

Family Fun Day... (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Sun 11 Aug 2013 – Sun 11 Aug 2013

Keep the children occupied this summer and bring them to our Family Fun Day in the Raby Gardens. There'll be a host of games and activities including have-a-go archery, all in the beautiful walled gardens, between 11am and 5pm.

Classic Vehicle Show ... (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Sun 18 Aug 2013 – Sun 18 Aug 2013

This summer, Raby Castle will once again play host to the 17th Bi-Annual Classic Vehicle Show and Vintage Rally, organised by Mark Woodward Classic Events. Taking place on Sunday 18th August 2013, 10am - 4pm. Displays of all types of classic cars, motorcycles, trucks, vans and vintage tractors. On top of this, there will be an arena, commentary & awards and auto jumble.

The Moscow State Circus (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Wed 28 Aug 2013 – Sun 01 Sep 2013

Ticketed Event: The Moscow State Circus returns to the UK with its latest & greatest production to date, PARK GORKOGO, and for the first time the big top will be coming to Raby Castle. The show set in the mystical centre of Moscow’s cultural & artistic quarter ‘PARK GORKOGO’ (Gorky Park) is the perfect back drop for what is; undoubtedly the greatest & most famous circus on earth.

Autumn Market ... (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Sun 22 Sep 2013 – Sun 22 Sep 2013

Annual Autumn Market at Raby Castle, on Sunday 22nd September 2013, 11am to 4.00pm.
Visitors will have a chance to enjoy and discover the best of our region’s quality food producers, craft makers and artists whilst enjoying demonstrations and local family entertainment in the most relaxing and beautiful of settings.

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