The Gardeners’ Walk & Talk
Price
Included with a Park & Gardens admission ticket; an admission ticket is required.
Where
Raby Castle, Staindrop, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3AH
About
Explore Raby’s Walled Gardens with a member of the gardening team, learning about planting, seasonal changes and the restoration of the historic garden.
The guided walk looks at the Walled Gardens’ yew hedges, planting schemes and restoration. Winter discussions consider how topiary, built structures, seed heads and grasses give the garden shape through the colder months. The walk starts at noon and is included with a Park & Gardens admission ticket.
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October 2026
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