Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

Raby Castle, Park and Gardens Acres of unexpected elegance, complete with fascinating history, beautiful gardens, stylish shopping, must-see events and local food from the Estate 🌿
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Halloween After Dark in The Plotters' Forest, the perfect alternative to 'trick or treating' this spooky season🌲👻🗓️ 24th...
25/09/2026

Halloween After Dark in The Plotters' Forest, the perfect alternative to 'trick or treating' this spooky season🌲👻

🗓️ 24th, 28th, 29th, 30th & 31st October
⏰ 30 minute timeslots between 5:00-7:00pm
🎟️ Adults £8 Children £10

As dusk descends, The Plotters’ Forest stirs with an eerie excitement. Adventurers don their spookiest costumes and venture into the shadows where spooky scenes and a Halloween trail awaits.

➡️ Book now | www.raby.co.uk/events/afterdarktrail

Please note: This experience is a trail event, play equipment will be closed for evening sessions.

48 hours to go until Bark in the Park Dog Show at Raby Castle, Park & Gardens 🏰🐶🐾🗓️ Sunday 27th September ⏰ 10:00am - 4:...
25/09/2026

48 hours to go until Bark in the Park Dog Show at Raby Castle, Park & Gardens 🏰🐶🐾

🗓️ Sunday 27th September
⏰ 10:00am - 4:00pm
📍 The Deer Park at Raby Castle

A paw-some day out for dogs and their humans. From agility demonstrations, have-a-go sessions, handpicked traders and the ever-popular fun dog show, get ready for a tail-wagging good time!

🏆 Fun Dog Show Schedule 🏆

Kindly run by Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

11.30 – Coolest Pup (under 2 year) The winner will receive a one-to-one training session worth £85 with Nordic Dogs & a treat bundle
11.50 – Golden Oldies (7+)
12.10 – Rescue Rascal
12.30 – Best Trick
12.50 – Loveliest Lady
13.10 – Handsome Hound
13.30 – Young Handlers (Handlers under 12)
13.50 – Most Like Their Owner
14.10 – Waggiest Tail
14.30 – Best in Show

First place prize for Best in Show will receive a pet portrait mini session with Mitford Photography 📸

➡️ Book now | www.raby.co.uk/events/bark-in-the-park

📸 Sarah Caldecott

Halloween Happenings at Raby Castle, Park & Gardens 👻🎃 Spooky season is just around the corner, be sure to get your Hall...
21/09/2026

Halloween Happenings at Raby Castle, Park & Gardens 👻🎃

Spooky season is just around the corner, be sure to get your Halloween activities booked in as spaces are limited! From Pumpkin Painting and Halloween After Dark in The Plotters’ Forest to Ghost Walk Tours of Raby Castle and so much more, there is something for everyone to enjoy this October!

➡️ Book now | www.raby.co.uk/raby-castle/whats-on

📸 Gary Lintern | Graeme Peacock

21/09/2026

“Visit County Durham helps businesses and organisations work together towards a shared ambition, putting County Durham firmly on the map as a destination in its own right.” Hear from Lady Barnard, of Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, on the changes she has seen in the county and the impact of Visit County Durham, in the next in our 20 Faces of Tourism series.

Find out more here 👇
https://www.visitcountydurham.org/20-faces-of-tourism-lady-barnard/

Bark in the Park Dog Show, one week to go!🐶🦴The much-loved Bark in the Park Dog Show is back at Raby Castle, Park & Gard...
20/09/2026

Bark in the Park Dog Show, one week to go!🐶🦴

The much-loved Bark in the Park Dog Show is back at Raby Castle, Park & Gardens NEXT SUNDAY, and we’re looking forward to seeing you all for a pawsome day of fun!🦮🏰

The "Just for Fun" Dog Show Classes...
🐾 11:30 | Coolest Pup (under 2)
🐾 11:50 | Golden Oldies (7+)
🐾 12:10 | Rescue Rascal
🐾 12:30 | Best Trick
🐾 12:50 | Loveliest Lady
🐾 13:10 | Handsome Hound
🐾 13:30 | Young Handler (handlers under 12)
🐾 13:50 | Most like their owner
🐾 14:10 | Waggiest Tail
🐾 14:30 | Best in Show

🗓️ Sunday 27th September
⏰ 10:00am - 4:00pm
📍 The Deer Park at Raby Castle, Park & Gardens
🎟️Adults £10 | Concession £10 | Children £8 | Family (2 adults 2 children) £36 | Under 4's, Raby & HH Members FREE

➡️For more information, what's on, and to book your tickets, visit our website here: www.raby.co.uk/events/bark-in-the-park/

Corners of the Castle 🏰✨There is always something new to discover at Raby Castle, from grand rooms and historic details ...
19/09/2026

Corners of the Castle 🏰✨

There is always something new to discover at Raby Castle, from grand rooms and historic details to hidden corners and beautiful interiors, you will spot something new each time you visit!

Book now | www.raby.co.uk/raby-castle/the-castle

📸 Daniel Casson | Michael Sreenan

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Raby Castle, Staindrop
Darlington
DL23AH

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