Raby Castle’s Christmas Market attracts bumper crowds

Raby Castle’s Christmas Market attracted bumper crowds this weekend after returning with its largest event to date.

The festive market, which ran from Friday to Sunday (November 28–30), was extended to three days for the first time following record attendance last year.

Raby Castle’s Christmas Market (Image: ANDY FUTERS/NORTHERN ECHO)

Raby Castle’s Christmas Market (Image: ANDY FUTERS/NORTHERN ECHO)

Raby Castle’s Christmas Market (Image: ANDY FUTERS/NORTHERN ECHO)

Raby Castle’s Christmas Market (Image: ANDY FUTERS/NORTHERN ECHO)

Raby Castle’s Christmas Market (Image: ANDY FUTERS/NORTHERN ECHO)

Raby Castle’s Christmas Market (Image: ANDY FUTERS/NORTHERN ECHO)

The historic estate near Staindrop was transformed into a winter attraction featuring more than 50 artisan stalls, fest