Raby Castle Gardens

Raby Castle was built in the 14th century by the powerful Neville family. Home to Cecily Neville, mother of two kings of England, it was also the scene of the plotting of the Rising of the North and a Parliamentary stronghold during the Civil War. In 1626, Sir Henry Vane the Elder, Member of Parliament and important member of Charles I’s household, purchased Raby from the Crown. The Vane family still own Raby, the present owner being the 12th Lord Barnard.

We are invited to join members of Northumbria Gardens Trust for a special visit to Raby Castle Gardens and Parkland. In the morning there will be walks in the park, a non-public route to Bath Wood and the Bath House built in the last quarter of the C18th, and a self-guided route to the High and Low Ponds and the Temple. After lunch which can be bought from the Vinery, or bring a picnic, we will visit both the 18th century Walled Garden which has been recently remodelled by renowned garden designer Luciano Giubbilei together with Lady Barnard, and also be taken around The Vinery Terrace, Duchess’ Walkway and the Coach Yard by its Designer Alistair Baldwin.

Places are limited to 25 from each Trust, so book early – last booking date is March 22nd. No refunds after 28th March.

Tickets cost: £24.00

Organisers: Martin Roberts and Tony Smith

Members should be made aware that the visit will not include entry to the Castle.

Tickets for all events will be available electronically, using Eventbrite as last year. Each event has its own link to the Eventbrite page which will allow you to book a ticket.  The Eventbrite page will give you the name, date and time, location, refund policy and description which includes information about directions and parking. We are sorry but you can only book tickets for one event at a time.

If you want to buy tickets for multiple events on-line, please use the booking form and send this to events@yorkshiregardenstrust.org.uk. Please pay for your tickets on-line by bank transfer to Yorkshire Gardens Trust, Reference ‘Surname’ Events, Sort Code 05-09-94, Account No 25555237, or you can send a cheque to Lynn Watkinson, 5 Belle Vue Terrace, Bellerby, Leyburn DL8 5QL. Tickets will be sent to you by email.

If you are unable to buy tickets on-line, please can you either ask a friend or relative who has access to the internet to buy the tickets for you either using Eventbrite or using the booking form as above. Payment can be made by bank transfer to Yorkshire Gardens Trust, Reference Events, Sort Code 05-09-94 Account No 25555237, or you can send a cheque to Lynn Watkinson, 5 Belle Vue Terrace, Bellerby, Leyburn DL8 5QL. Tickets will be sent to you by email.

Otherwise please post the booking form with your selection of events, a self-addressed envelope and a cheque made out to Yorkshire Gardens Trust to Lynn Watkinson, 5 Belle Vue Terrace, Bellerby, Leyburn DL8 5QL.