Raby Castle
One of England’s Finest
Mediaeval Castles
Raby Castle Orchid Show
5th - 7th May 2012
Taking place over the May Bank Holiday weekend, Saturday 5th - Monday 7th May, 11am – 5pm the show will feature a spectacular display of beautiful Orchids including exotic hybrid species. Visitors will have the opportunity to talk to the experts, attend lectures and demonstrations for advice on how to make the most of their orchids.
Dr Richard Warren, co-organiser of the show and a member of the British Orchid Growers Association states “Once again this will be a fantastic display of orchids for North East England.” He continues to say “As well as showing some of the rare, exotic and unusual plants, our aim is to illustrate reliable types of Orchids that people can grow on their own window sills or in their own gardens. We encourage visitors to bring their problem Orchids along to the show, where we can offer advice and guidance".
The show at Raby has become one of the most significant orchid shows in the north. The North East of England and Darlington Orchid Societies along with the Orchid Society of Great Britain will be in attendance. Jac Wubben, one of Europe’s leading orchid growers has once again chosen Raby to exhibit a range of over 75 different species and hybrids carefully transported from Holland from among the hundreds of plants in his catalogue of 1500 types.
Show Schedule:
Midday Lectures:
- At 12 noon each day, experts will share their knowledge and experience of Orchids and carnivorous plants. Speakers to be confirmed.
Daily Informative Talks:
- Repotting Orchids – 1.30pm to 2.00pm
- Orchids for Beginners – 3.00pm to 3.30pm
Opening Times:
- Orchid Show open from 11am - 5pm.
- Castle open 1pm - 4.30pm*
Admission to Park, Gardens (inc. Orchid Show):
- *The castle itself will be closed on Saturday 5th May.
- **A top up fee applies to visit the castle on Sunday 6th and Monday 7th May.
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