Raby Estates is Bringing Back its Unlimited January Offer
5th January 2026
Raby Estates is running an unlimited January entry again in 2026, following the positive feedback received during its first year.
The offer means visitors can return to the Estate’s popular attractions including High Force Waterfall and Raby Castle’s Deer Park and Walled Gardens throughout January for free after purchasing an initial entry ticket.
“The initiative last year was introduced to help combat the January blues and reinforce that the month can also be an optimistic time filled with resolutions and new routines.
The entry offer was extremely popular during its first year in January 2025 and we’re looking forward to introducing it once again this year. It will enable our visitors to enjoy all the wonderful aspects of Raby – including winter landscapes, fresh air, and wildlife – as many times as they’d like with the knowledge that they’re doing so for the price of just one ticket, especially during a time of year where money can feel tight.
Unlimited January also serves as a great way for our visitors to trial a Raby membership and decide if the year-round access will suit their lifestyle.”
Claire Jones, head of leisure and tourism at Raby Estates
A ticket to the Deer Park and Walled Gardens will allow walkers to explore the ancient parkland and witness deer feeds every weekend at 10.30am. Visitors can also amble at their leisure through the 18th century Walled Gardens, remodelled by renowned designer Luciano Giubbilei and Raby’s custodian and creative director, Lady Barnard, and join a 12pm daily mindfulness garden tour led by Raby’s gardening team.
Becky Crowley, assistant head gardener at Raby Castle, looks after the gardens and ensures the vision of Luciano and Lady Barnard is fulfilled. She said:
“In January, visitors can expect to witness the historic yew hedge, which is nearly 300 years old, often covered in frost, highlighting its impressive topiary structure, alongside other hedging including hornbeam and osmanthus.
The lowlight coming through grasses and perennial seed heads, particularly in the west garden, is a sight to behold and our greenhouse will be populated with a spectacular array of plants to explore too.”
Tickets purchased for Raby Castle at Christmas and The Plotters’ Forest between 2nd and 4th January will also be valid for the Unlimited January offer, allowing access to the Park and Gardens for the remainder of the month.
The Vinery Cafe, with stunning panoramic views of the medieval castle, will be introducing meals under £10 for January, along with Sunday lunches, providing visitors with the chance to sit back and relax with some comforting and hearty food during their day out.
Social Sundays will also be taking place throughout the month at both Raby Castle, Park and Gardens and High Force Waterfall, which include a guided walk around the picturesque locations from 10.30am. Suitable for all levels of walkers, the circular route at High Force highlights the beauty of the cascading waterfall, whilst younger visitors are entertained with a magical woodland sculpture trail along the way.
The unlimited January offer applies to High Force Waterfall, and Deer Park and Walled Gardens tickets purchased from the 2nd to the 31st January.
Visitors wishing to return should keep hold of their original ticket purchased in January and present it on re-entry.
A Deer Park and Gardens ticket is £14 for adults, £7 for children (aged 4-15 years) and a family ticket for two adults and two children is £44. Admission to High Force Waterfall is £3.95 for adults, £2.45 for children (aged 4-15 years) and under fours go free.
For further information and to book tickets, visit: www.raby.co.uk/events/an-unlimited-january/