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EGG-CITING EASTER PLANS AT RABY CASTLE
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Young eggs-plorers and eggs-pert adventurers alike are invited to hop over to Raby Castle where a world of family fun awaits this Easter holiday.
Activities for all the family include egg-cellent eggs in The Plotters’ Forest and Easter Family Fun trail through the Deer Park. There’s also the opportunity to take part in an egg-citing Bunny Hop trail at the magnificent High Force Waterfall or enjoy an indulgent Easter afternoon tea at the nearby High Force Hotel.
Between Saturday 23rd March and Sunday 14th April*, families will have the chance to seek out colourful Easter eggs hidden in Raby’s woodland adventure playground The Plotters’ Forest – providing clues to help spell out the Easter Bunny’s name.
In the neighbouring Deer Park the Easter Family Fun trail will give visitors the opportunity to eggs-plore some of the 14th century estate’s beautiful parkland, and with a trail sheet in hand, discover farmyard animals and an array of wildlife including ducks, swans and Raby’s famous Red and Fallow deer, along the way.
For extra value this Easter, children go free into Raby Castle throughout the holiday period with a valid Plotters’ Forest and Deer Park ticket, so children can discover the fascinating history behind the castle walls and use the castle quest trail sheet as they explore.
At the stunning nearby High Force Waterfall, in the heart of the North Pennines National Landscape, an additional Easter egg hunt invites families to come and search for the hidden treasures nestled within the woodland trail.
For anyone seeking a more indulgent Easter experience, High Force Hotel is offering afternoon tea on Easter Sunday (31st March). Featuring a selection of savoury sandwiches, scones and sweet treats, this teatime treat also includes admission to High Force Waterfall. Pre-booking for afternoon tea is essential as the event has limited places only.
Sophie Brown, events and sales manager at Raby Estates said: “Raby Castle and High Force Waterfall are looking forward to welcoming visitors for some outstanding Easter experiences this year and providing the setting for some very special family memories.
“There is something for all the family, and all ages, to enjoy with the opportunity to also take in the unique history and scenic parkland of this magnificent estate in what will be a very momentous year for Raby Castle, ahead of the opening of The Rising this spring.”
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Raby Castle’s Deer Park is open daily from 10am until 4pm. Tickets cost £6.50 for adults and £4.50 for children (aged 4-15 years). A family ticket (two adults and three children) can also be purchased for £20 and children under 4 go free.
*The Plotters’ Forest will be open on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th March and then every day during the Easter break between 29th March and 14th April. Adult tickets cost £9 and child (ages 4-15 years) tickets cost £8.50. A family ticket (two adults and three children) can also be purchased for £30 and children under 4 go free. The Plotters' Forest tickets also include access into the picturesque Deer Park. Children go free into Raby Castle with a valid Plotters’ Forest and Deer Park ticket. The adult and concession upgrade is £6.50.
A family ticket (two adults and three children) for High Force Waterfall costs £11 and a couple's ticket for two adults is also available for £7.
The Easter afternoon tea at High Force Hotel is £23.50 for adults and £12 for children.
Pre-booking is recommended. For more information about the events, including opening dates and times, and to book, visit www.raby.co.uk/whats-on