Raby Castle plants retail partnership

A County Durham heritage attraction has partnered with a home and garden lifestyle brand to launch a seasonal retail showcase within its historic grounds.

Raby Castle, Park and Gardens has announced a collaboration with Garden Trading, introducing a temporary showroom inside the Conservatory within its 18th century Walled Gardens.

Launched in early March and running until late summer, the residency features a curated selection of indoor and outdoor furniture, pots, homeware accessories and tableware.

Items on display highlight Garden Trading’s spring and summer 2026 collections, inspired by modern country living.

Visitors are guided through a styled retail environment within the Conservatory, moving through spaces including a utility area, dining room and indoor living space before reaching outdoor bistro-style garden settings overlooking the castle grounds.

Additional product displays are available in The Coach House, Raby’s retail space within the estate.

To complement the collaboration, Periwinkle Barn florists has also taken up residence in the nearby Potting Sheds, offering seasonal bouquets and hosting floral workshops.

Stephanie Goss, retail, buying and merchandising manager at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, said: “This is a collaboration I've been aspiring towards for well over a year and we are incredibly excited to be bringing this to Raby – I just know the overall ethos of Garden Trading is going to appeal to our visitors.

“The Garden Trading showroom features a carefully curated and personally handpicked selection of the brand’s wonderful products. 

“It will be amazing to peruse these against the backdrop of our Walled Gardens, which are full of inspiration. 

“We also have a dedicated team there, trained by Garden Trading, during its time with us, who will be able to share helpful insight with our visitors, particularly those who are looking for some extra guidance for those bigger, more considered purchases.”

Richard Bell, managing director of Garden Trading, added: “We are thrilled to be a part of the Raby Castle experience, and have enjoyed pulling together a curated range we feel will resonate with their visitors. 

“Even in such a prestigious heritage site, the Conservatory space stands out as absolutely beautiful, perfectly complementing our range and aesthetic.

“It’s even more exciting that the set-up allows customers to order from our full collection, so we can’t wait to see the customers’ reaction and to continue expanding our partnership with Raby Castle.”

The partnership is being marked with a special late-night shopping event on March 19, where visitors will be able to explore the collection, meet Garden Trading representatives and enjoy exclusive offers including 20 per cent off furniture and a complimentary Ravello Bud Vase with qualifying purchases.

The Garden Trading residency in the Conservatory is open daily between 11am and 3pm and is free to enter.

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