Christmas Market at Raby Castle
Visitors can browse dozens of stalls offering artisan crafts, handmade gifts, homeware, and seasonal produce inside the historic Riding School and Dutch Barn. Guests can enjoy live festive music ranging from acoustic sets to brass bands while sampling festive foods, hot chocolate, and mulled wine. Real Christmas trees are also available to browse and purchase in the Coachyard.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Tickets
Market-only: adults £2 online or £5 on the day; children under 15 free; members free on Friday 27th November 2026. Other listed tickets that include market access: Raby Castle at Christmas — adults £25, children ages 0–15 £8, Raby Members £8; Christmas Family Explorer (2 adults, 2 children) £70 online, adults £23 online, children ages 1–15 £15; The Plotters’ Forest Enchanted Trail — adults £13, children ages 0–15 £14; Deer Park, Gardens & market access — adults £14 (£15 onsite), children ages 4–15 £7, children under 4 free.
Hours
9:00am - 3:00pm.
Ages
All ages
Food & Drink
Options include pulled pork rolls and mac and cheese at The Vinery, sweet treats and special hot chocolates at The Garage, German sausages and Longhorn burgers at the Dutch Barn pop-up kitchen, and mulled wine and Bailey’s hot chocolate at the bar.
Parking
Allow ample time for parking; a ticket does not guarantee a parking space. The car park is expected to be busy, and car sharing is encouraged.
Pets
The venue is dog friendly, but the page advises against bringing dogs to the market because it is busy.
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Location
Tips & Advice
- Book ahead because on-the-day tickets are limited for both morning and afternoon slots, and online market-only tickets have limited availability.
- Allow ample time for parking, as a ticket does not guarantee a space and the car park is expected to be busy.
- Consider sharing a car because car sharing is encouraged for the market weekend.
- Have your ticket ready on your phone or as a printed copy for the designated entry checkpoints.
- Leave dogs at home if you can; although the venue is dog friendly, dogs are discouraged at the busy market.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children under 15 enter the market free.
- Raby Members get complimentary market access on Friday; members need a ticket for the other market days.
- Market-only tickets are available for morning and afternoon slots, with limited tickets available on the day.
- A new pop-up shopping experience features luxury brands.
- Separate ticket options combine market access with Raby Castle at Christmas, The Plotters’ Forest Enchanted Trail, or Deer Park and Gardens.
Links & Contact
Run by Raby Estates
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can I browse at the market?
More than 50 stalls offer artisan crafts, gifts and seasonal produce, alongside a new pop-up shopping experience featuring luxury brands.
What food and drink is available?
Options include pulled pork rolls, mac and cheese, sweet treats, hot chocolates, German sausages, burgers, Prosecco and mulled wine. Food and drink are served at several spots, including The Vinery, The Garage, the Dutch Barn and the Bar.
Is there live entertainment?
Festive live music plays each day, including soulful acoustic sets and a brass band.
Should I book ahead, and can I get a ticket on the day?
Booking ahead is recommended. On-the-day tickets are limited for both morning and afternoon slots, and online market-only tickets also have limited availability.
What should I know about parking and bringing a dog?
Allow ample time for parking; a ticket does not guarantee a space, and car sharing is encouraged. The venue is dog friendly, but dogs are discouraged at the busy market.
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