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Raby Castle is opening it’s doors for Christmas for the second time in five decades to showcase the castle decorated for Christmas, designed by custodian and creative director, Lady Barnard.
This will be a chance for visitors to experience how the Vane family enjoyed Christmas at the Castle and see the rooms beautifully decorated as they would have been in the past, the family’s traditional gifts, flowers and sumptuous Christmas trees.
Your journey will take you through eleven carefully selected rooms on the ground floor, telling the story of Christmas Day at the castle, from the early morning thrill of opening a Christmas stocking to an evening of elegant dining and Christmas games, featuring an impressive table setting ready for a spectacular festive meal.
For the first time, visitors can head ‘downstairs’ to see how the household staff marked Christmas with celebrations of their own as we add the castle’s spectacular medieval kitchen and servants hall to this magical experience.
This special seasonal installation will include never-before-seen items from the collections at Raby Castle, from exquisite table decorations to toys and games that were gifts in decades past.
A bespoke introductory film, based on the format of the much-loved poem ‘’Twas the Night Before Christmas’, will also feature in the House Keeper’s Sitting Room to set the scene and tell the story of that period, before visitors embark on their journey through the rooms.
This special seasonal installation, available daily from Saturday 14th November to Sunday 3rd January, will also include never-before-seen items from the collections at Raby Castle.
This is a self-led tour with wonderful volunteers in each one of the ten rooms. Be sure to take a moment to stop and chat with our volunteers as they have some extra special stories to tell you about Raby Castle at Christmas.
Enjoy the festive decorations and seasonal atmosphere in the magnificent Raby Castle with access to the Walled Gardens and Deer Park included with your ticket.
Your Ticket Includes:
Marvel at the splendour of the Raby Castle at Christmas with a self guided Tour
Spot the majestic Deer roaming in the picturesque parkland
Enjoy the magic, frosty Walled Gardens
Festive photo opportunities across a magical setting
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