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Heritage
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These exclusive events at Raby Castle highlight stories of some of the fascinating women who once walked our halls. From the familiar history of Cecily Neville, known as the 'Rose of Raby', to the lesser-known experiences of the women who worked in…
Children/Family events
Frosterley
Outdoor toddlers are morning events on a Thursday for children under the age of five along with their parents/carers throughout the month of August.
Theatre
Barnard Castle
Featuring favourite songs from stage and screen by songwriters such as Cole Porter, the Gershwins, Stephen Sondheim and Noel Coward, and lesser-known numbers, this raucous, cabaret-style show is not to be missed.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
Tommy Blaize has one of the most recognisable voices in the UK. As the lead singer on Strictly Come Dancing for 20 glorious years, he's sung live each week to up to 12 million people.
Markets
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Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated return of our ever-popular Harvest Market in August 2024!
Festival
Stanhope
Stanhope Weekender is a live music event in the heart of Stanhope, Weardale.
Nature
Newbiggin, Barnard Castle
Join our Senior Reserve Manager, Martin Furness for a 7.5 mile walk along the River Tees from Low Force, through juniper woods and up to High Force, returning along the lower slopes of Holwick Fell.
Family Fun
Barnard Castle
Pitch up your tent or caravan and spend the weekend exploring the fabulous landscape around Doe Park in Teesdale from 31 May to 2 June. Meet up on Friday evening at 7pm for an introduction, settle in for the night, and take part in various…
Show / Display
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In an exciting collaboration between Raby and Auto Italia Magazine, visitors can expect to see a stunning selection of Italian cars from Fiats to Ferraris and everything in between so whether you're a car enthusiast or simply looking for a fun day…
Talks
Hexham
Join us on Sunday 9 June, 7pm to 8.30pm, at Hexham Community Centre for a talk by geologist, Brian Young, which will explore some of the many spectacular and beautiful minerals for which the North Pennine dales are world-renowned.
Historical
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Raby Castle welcomes Annie Garthwaite in the week that her much anticipated novel, The King's Mother is published.
Nature
Barnard Castle
Spend the day exploring and learning about the life of Hannah Hauxwell.
Theatre
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Join us as we welcome the Three Inch Fools back to Raby Castle to perform The Secret Diary of Henry VIII. This brand new comedy highlights how the young Henry navigates the ups and downs of courtly life along with his infamous wives.
Comedy
Barnard Castle
Solo again, Britain's most celebrated clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay's 'Phoenix Nights' returns with his brand new hilarious one-man stand up show.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
The UK's leading Carpenters show, featuring the amazing voice of Maggie Nestor and eight top-class musicians, captures the sights and sounds of the amazing talents of Richard and Karen Carpenter.
Agricultural Show
St. Johns Chapel
The Weardale Show returns on Saturday 31st August 2024.
Guided Walk
Newbiggin
Join us for a guided botany walk of approximately 3.2km, (2 miles), along The Pennine Way near Low Force waterfall, to see early-flowering wildflowers.
Historical
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Professor Alec Ryrie: Faith & Fraud in Tudor England | Monday 16th September | 7pm | £12.00 Henry Neville, 5th Earl of Westmorland, and his Sorcerer: Faith and Fraud in Tudor England.
Children/Family events
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Our charismatic Pirate Captain is swashbuckling his way once more across the grounds in pursuit of treasure this Summer!
Theatre
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Friday 16th August | 7:00pm. Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable…
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