Un c ove r H i s to r y a t R a b y C a s t l e

Without a doubt, one of the most impressive intact castles in the Nor th of England.

Built by the mighty Nevill in the 14th Century, Raby has been home to Lord Barnard’s family since 1626 You’ll be fascinated as knowledgeable and friendly guides help bring histor y to life with a guided tour with our knowledgeable guides of the halls and chambers, which house fabulous interiors, art collections and dramatic architecture.

Enjoy a stroll outdoors and spot wildlife in the deer park A visit to the café and browse around the shop all combine for a memorable day out.

To find out more and book , visit: www.raby.co.uk

Raby Castle, Staindrop, County Durham, DL2 3AH

01833 660202 admin@raby.co.uk

Royal History

e King Richard III V isitor Centre is celebrating the 10th Anniversar y of Richard III ’ s rediscover y and reinterment, can you believe it has been 10 years since the greatest archaeolog ical detective stor y ever told, happened ? is year they are celebrating the 8th Anniversar y of the Reinterment of K RIII and of course all thing s CRIII Royal coronations are a piece of living medieval histor y, this is the first for almost 70 years and many aspects will be as they were during the ceremony that Richard III would have witnessed over 500 years ag o, but not all coronations are the same Richard III and his Queen, Anne Neville, had a dual coronation on the 6th July 1483 Dual coronations are when the King and the Queen are coronated at the same time, something of a rarit y, having only occurred three times prior to Richard & Anne’s ceremony, and here we are 540 years later and Charles III and Queen Camilla will also be having a dual coronation, the King being coronated with all the reg alia of the medieval ceremony while Camilla will be crowned Queen Consort in a shorter and simpler ceremony both at Westminster Abbey on the 6th May 2023 Celebrate with us, come and see the grave site of Richard III and the multi-award-winning exhibition about his life, death, and re-discover y, on the ver y site where the incredible stor y of the King under the car park, last to die in battle, first to be DNA tested, occurred As part of the 10th Anniversar y Celebrations the King Richard III V isitor Centre have an Annual Pass offer, valid for a year from purchase, £10 for Adults, £5 for Children (5-15), £25 for

Families (2 Adults, 2 Children under 16), £9 for O ver 60’s and Students, Children under 5 and official carers are free of charg e www.kriii.com

East Of England

Based around the ancient kingdom of East Anglia , the East of Engl and covers the six counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Nor folk and Suffolk

Anglesey Abbey

Gardens & Lode Mill, Quy Road, Lode, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9EJ tel: 01223 810080

Ashridge Ringshall

Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1LT tel: 01442 851227 www nationaltrust org uk/ashridge

Belchamp Hall

Belchamp Walter Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7AT tel: 01787 881961 www belchamphall com

Benington Lordship Gardens

Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 7BS tel: 01438 869668 www beningtonlordship co uk

Berkhamsted Castle

Berkhamsted St Albans Hertfordshire tel: 01223 582700 www berkhamsted-castle org uk

Blickling Hall

Blickling Norwich Norfolk NR11 6NF tel: 01263 738030 www nationaltrust org uk/blickling

Bradenham Hall Gardens

Bradenham Thetford Norfolk IP25 7QP tel: 01362 687279 www bradenhamhall co uk

Cambridge University Botanic Garden

1 Brookside Cambridge CB2 1JE tel: 01223 336265

Castle Acre Priory

Stocks Green Castle Acre King'S Lynn Norfolk PE32 2XD tel: 01760 755394

Docwra's Manor Garden

Shepreth Royston Hertfordshire SG8 6PS tel: 01763 261473 www docwrasmanorgarden co uk

Elton Hall

Nr Peterborough, PE8 6SH tel: 01832 280468 www eltonhall com

Felbrigg Hall

Felbrigg, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 8PR tel: 01263 837444

Flatford Bridge Cottage

Flatford, East Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6UL tel: 01206 298260 www nationaltrust org uk/flatford-bridge-cottage

Framlingham Castle

Framlingham Suffolk IP13 9BP tel: 01728 724189

Gainsborough's House

46 Gainsborough St Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2EU tel: 01787 372958

Gorhambury

St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 6AH tel: 01727 854051 www englisheritage org uk/visit/places/old-gorhambury-house/

Hadleigh Guildhall

Hadleigh Suffolk IP7 5DT tel: 01473 822544 www hadleightownhall co uk

Hatfield House

Hatfield House Hatfield Hertfordshire AL9 5NQ Tel: 01707 287010 www hatfield-house co uk

Hindringham Hall Gardens

Hindringham Hall, Hindringham, Fakenham Norfolk, NR21 0QA

Opening dates for 2023 are from 29th Marchl to September 27th or by arrangement

Contact : Charles Tucker Tel: 01328

878226 www hindringhamhall org

Haughley Park

Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3JY tel: 01359 24070 www haughleyparkbarn co uk

Helmingham Hall Gardens

Helmingham Suffolk IP14 6EF tel: 01473 890799

Holkham Hall

Wells-next-the-Sea Norfolk NR23 1AB tel: 01328 710227

Houghton Hall

Houghton King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6UE tel: 01485 528569

Hoveton Hall Gardens

Wroxham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8RJ tel: 01603 782798 www hovetonhallgardens co uk

Hylands House & Estate

Hylands Park London Road Chelmsford CM2 8WQ tel: 01245 605500

Ickworth House

Parkland Woodland & Gardens Horringer Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 5QE tel: 01284 735270

Kentwell Hall

Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 9BA tel:01787 310 207 www kentwell co uk

Knebworth House

The Estate Office Knebworth House Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6PY tel: 01438 812661

Mannington Estate

Mannington Hall, Norwich, NR11 7BB

Tel : 01263 584175 www manningtonestate co uk

Melford Hall Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9AA tel: 01787 379228 www melfordhall co uk

Moggerhanger Park, Park Road Moggerhanger Bedfordshire MK44 3RW www moggerhangerpark com

Oliver Cromwell's House

29 St Mary'S Street Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4HF tel: 01353 662062 visitely eastcambs gov uk/cromwell/oliver-cromwells-house

Otley Hall

Hall Lane Otley Suffolk IP6 9PA tel: 01473 890264 www otleyhall co uk

Oxburgh Hall

Oxborough, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 9PS tel: 01366 328258

Raveningham Gardens

Raveningham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6NS tel: 01508 548152 www raveningham com

Sandringham

Sandringham, Norfolk, PE35 6EN

Sandringham is the much-loved country retreat of the British Royal Family in Norfolk Sandringham House is nestled in historic Gardens, surrounded by 243 Hectares of dog friendly Royal Parkland, with nature trails and an adventure play area. Delicious local Estate produce can be found in the restaurant, café and shop at the Courtyard

Tel: 01485 545400 www sandringhamestate co uk

Shaw's Corner

Ayot St Lawrence Welwyn Hertfordshire AL6 9BX tel: 01438 820307 www nationaltrust org uk/shaws-corner

Shuttleworth

Old Warden Bedfordshire SG18 9EP tel: 01767 627927 www shuttleworth org

Somerleyton Hall & Gardens

Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 5QQ tel: 08712 224244 www somerleyton co uk

East Midlands

Make for historic East Midlands for magnificent castles and stately homes that provide a unique glimpse into the past.

Althorp

Northampton, NN7 4HQ tel: 01604 770107 www althorp com

Aubourn Hall

Lincoln LN5 9DZ tel: 01522 788224 www aubournhall co uk

Bolsover Castle

Castle Street, Bolsover

Derbyshire S44 6PR

Tel: 01246 822844 www englishheritage org uk/bolsovercastle

Walk in the footsteps of master horseman William Cavendish, first Duke of Newcastle and learn about his extraordinar y life and its influence on this 17thcentur y fair ytale castle he created for pleasure Explore the exquisite Little Castle with replica tapestries and furnishing s and stroll around the wall walk which offers panoramic countr yside views and an over view of the Venus Garden below The impressive Riding House features an introductor y exhibition and summer weekend displays of costumed horsemanship (small charg e applies), which celebrate Cavendish’s passion for training horses Pre-booked g uided tours are available at an additional cost

Boughton House

Boughton House, Kettering, NN14 1BJ Tel: 01536 515731 www boughtonhouse org uk

Burghley House

Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 3JY tel: 01780 752451 www burghley co uk

Catton Hall

Catton Walton-On-Trent South Derbyshire DE12 8LN tel: 01283 716311 www catton-hall com

Chatsworth Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP tel: 01246 565300 www chatsworth org

Deene Park

Deene Park Deene Northamptonshire NN173EG

Home of the Brudenell family since 1514, Deene Park is a largely Tudor and Georgian mansion with links to the Crimean War

Tel: 01780 450278

Email: admin@deenepark.com

Easton Walled Gardens

Easton Walled Gardens, Easton, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG33 5AP tel: 01476 530063 www eastonwalledgardens co uk

Elsham Hall Gardens & Country Park

Elsham, North Lincolnshire, DN20 0QZ

Tel 01652 688698 www elshamhall co uk

Fulbeck Manor

Fulbeck Grantham Lincolnshire NG32 3JN tel: 01400 272231 www stately-homes com/fulbeck-manor

Gainsborough Old Hall

Parnell Street Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 2NB tel: 01427 612669 www gainsborougholdhall co uk

Haddon Hall

Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1LA tel:01629 812855 www haddonhall co uk

Lamport Hall & Gardens

Lamport Hall Northamptonshire NN6 9HD tel: 01604 686272 www lamporthall co uk

Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens

Kelmarsh Hall & Gardens, Kelmarsh, Northamptonshire, NN6 9LY

Tel: 01604686543

Kelmarsh Hall is a Palladian style country house located in the Northamptonshire countryside, with beautiful Grade II* listed gardens, servants quarters, tearoom and gift shop www kelmarsh com

King Richard III Visitor Centre

4A St Martins

Old Town Leicester LE1 5DB

The King Richard III Visitor Centre have been celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the rediscovery of King Richard III, can you believe it has been ten years?

Tel: 0300 300 0900 www kriii com

Leadenham House

Leadenham House Lincolnshire LN5 0PU tel: 01400 273256

Newstead Abbey Historic House & Gardens

Newstead Abbey Park Nottinghamshire NG15 8NA tel: 01623 455900

Marstons Hall

Marston, Grantham, NG32 2HQ tel: 07812 356237 www.stately-homes.com/marston-hall

Renishaw Hall and Gardens

Renishaw Nr Sheffield Derbyshire S21 3WB tel: 01246 432310 www renishaw-hall co uk

Rockingham Castle

Rockingham, Market Harborough Leicestershire, LE16 8TH

Tel: 01536 770240 www rockinghamcastle com

Sulgrave Manor

Manor Road, Sulgrave, Banbury, OX17 2SD

Tel:01295 760205 enquiries@sulgravemanor org uk www sulgravemanor org uk

Stanford Hall

Stanford Hall Lutterworth Leicestershire www stanfordhall co uk Tel: 01788 860250

Thrumpton Hall

Thrumpton Nottingham NG11 0AX tel: 07590818045 www thrumptonhall com

Wakefield Lodge

Potterspury Northamptonshire NN12 7QX tel: 01327 811395

Walcot Hall

Nr Alkborough North Lincolnshire DN15 9JT www walcothallestate co uk

Wollaton Hall & Deer Park

Wollaton Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG8 2AE tel: 0115 915 3900

Woolsthorpe Manor

Water Lane, Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth, Grantham, NG33 5PD tel: 01476 862820 www nationaltrust org uk/ woolsthorpe-manor/ e Gardens at Renishaw Hall are open Online

Acres of Award Winning Gardens

Take a step into the past and visit the Museum of “The Sitwells” Courtyard Café with seasonal menu

Renishaw Hall Farm Shop selling locally sourced produce Hall and Garden Guided Tours available, but must be booked in advance

Vineyard Tours and wine tasting of National GB “Gold Award” Winning Wines

Book online renishaw-hall.co.uk/garden-entry (walk ins will be accepted)

BELVOIR CASTLE

One of the UK's most historic family homes, featuring stunning landscaped gardens, opulent interiors, exhilarating events and much more.

THE ENGINE YARD SHOPPING VILLAGE

Open Wednesday

Sunday 10 30pm – 4.30pm

Open March to October

Home to authentic artisan foods, local crafts, gardening goodies and boutique brasserie, cafe & gin bar. Email groups@belvoircastle.com for exclusive discounts visit or call

Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, NG32 1PA www.belvoircastle.com