Raby Castle opens Edwardian Christmas experience with 11 rooms
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 17:02 · Archive
Raby Castle opens its Edwardian Christmas experience on 14 November, featuring 11 decorated rooms and immersive displays.
Raby Castle in Staindrop is opening its Christmas experience to the public on 14 November, marking the second year of the event after it opened last Christmas for the first time in 50 years.
This year's installation reimagines an Edwardian Christmas Day, featuring 11 decorated rooms and immersive storytelling that blends historic pieces from Raby's collection with seasonal magic. Two new 'below stairs' rooms highlight the festive lives of the staff who kept the castle running. The Servants' Hall will be dressed for Christmas Day with paper chains and greenery, whilst the historic kitchen will feature an immersive display designed by Tom Le Bon, creative director at BOSUN Studio.
Lady Barnard, who has helped design the installation, said the team wanted to tell the story of the castle's staff during the Edwardian period, whose efforts made Christmas possible. The Octagon Drawing Room has been reimagined with lighting and sound to simulate a bustling Edwardian drinks party.
How it is being reported
- Raby Castle unveils sparkling Edwardian Christmas experience with 11 decorated roomsRaby Castle is sparkling again as visitors are given a first glimpse at the new Christmas experience.Darlington & Stockton Times · 13 Nov, 16:12
- Raby Castle unveils sparkling Edwardian Christmas experience with 11 decorated roomsRaby Castle is sparkling again as visitors are given a first glimpse at the new Christmas experience.The Northern Echo · 13 Nov, 16:00
In this story: Raby Castle · Staindrop · Lady Barnard · Tom Le Bon · BOSUN Studio
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