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ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS AT RABY THIS SUMMER
With exciting new trails and special events planned throughout its stunning parkland, Raby is providing families with plenty of outdoor fun and entertainment throughout the summer.
At Raby’s adventure playground, little imaginations can run wild as they embark on its new trail – Pilot Penny’s Flying Visit.
Pilot Penny is on a summer adventure and has made a pit stop at The Plotters’ Forest, losing her luggage within the Estate’s pine tree plantation, with socks, hats, swimming costumes and other holiday essentials ready to be found.
Intrepid explorers will need to make their way through The Plotters’ Forest tunnels, slides, walkways and climbing wall – all of which were designed to promote the benefits of outdoor play – to locate the missing luggage and complete the complimentary trail sheet.
Each ticket also includes access to the picturesque Deer Park surrounding Raby Castle, which will also be home to the brand new Mythical Creatures Adventure Trail.
This summer will also see the return of the arts to Raby’s iconic Deer Park. To commence the season, Heartbreak Productions will be bringing its open air production of Jane Austen’s memorable Sense and Sensibility to the park on 22nd July, with the company returning in August with the family favourite, David Walliams’s Bad Dad.
In addition, visitors will be treated to the cinematic delights of celebrated films Elvis, Dirty Dancing and The Greatest Showman, courtesy of Adventure Cinema, throughout July.
Raby’s tractor and trailer rides will be returning this summer on selected dates, so families can journey across the parkland and soak in the scenery around them.
Sophie Brown, sales and events manager at Raby, said: “We all know about the importance of outdoor fun and physical activity for children.
“Raby’s setting offers a fantastic place for families to visit and enjoy a day out together, as they take a scenic walk through our Deer Park or embark on an exciting adventure through The Plotters’ Forest. To engage imaginations even further, we’ve had lots of fun introducing new outdoor trails that will excite children and ignite their curiosity this summer.”
Visitors can also head inside to Raby Castle itself to learn about the medieval fortress’s history and take part in an additional Castle Quest trail or enjoy a refreshing drink and a bite to eat at the Yurt Café.
High Force Waterfall – which is part of the Raby Estate – is also offering a new Butterflies and Bumblebees Trail for the summer holidays.
In addition, visitors will be sure of a big surprise on Sunday 30th July during High Force’s teddy bears' picnic afternoon tea, where families can spend the afternoon walking to the falls and enjoying the scenery.
High Force Hotel will then be waiting to greet them for a delicious ice cream and a selection of tasty treats and sandwiches. A prize will also be awarded to the best-dressed teddy bear.
A ticket for Raby Castle, Deer Park and Plotters’ Forest is £15.50 for adults, £10.50 for children and £46.50 for a family ticket (two adults and three children). A concession ticket is also available at £14.50.
Deer Park only tickets are available from £6.50 for adults, £4.50 for children and £20.00 for a family ticket. Under 4’s are free.
The tractor rides will be taking place on selected dates only and will cost £4.00 per person to upgrade. Tickets for tractor rides only are £9.50 for adults, £8.50 for concessions, £7.50 for children and under 4’s are free, these tickets also include access to the Deer Park.
With so many exciting adventures to be had at Raby Estate this season, a Raby membership is the best way to enjoy access to everything and anything Raby Estate has to offer*. The Raby membership begins from £15 per year for children from 4 to 15-years-old, with family passes starting at £80 (2 adults + 3 children), with benefits including admission to Raby Castle, the Deer Park and High Force Waterfall and 10% off at the Yurt Café and High Force Hotel. A Plotters’ Forest adventure playground extension is available.
A ticket for High Force Waterfall is £6 for a couple's ticket (two adults) or £9 for a family ticket (two adults and three children).
High Force’s teddy bears’ picnic afternoon tea costs £19.50 for adults and £14.50 for children under 12 with a 50p booking fee.
For further information, and to book tickets, visit: www.raby.co.uk/whats-on
*The memberships excludes special events.
