Raby Castle

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Raby Estate received planning permission to expand and restore this popular visitor attraction, Raby Castle. Works included a phased renovation of the Castle, Park, and Gardens, featuring beautiful landscaping to enhance public access to historic buildings. New coach and car parking facilities were added too, within space originally used for pastures.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Raby Estates wanted to improve accessibility to the parklands, and new visitor attractions. A large visitors’ car park for both cars and coaches was therefore required, as well as accessible walkways throughout the castle grounds – suitable for all users.

THE SOLUTION

CORE GRASS was installed in the large visitor car park, providing a natural appearance, whilst also providing an eco-friendly & sustainable parking area within what was once pasture land.

For the pathways, deciding on a suitable surface finish was paramount to the architect, and so the CORE COMMERCIAL Gravel Stabilisation grid was chosen. The gravel finish tied in perfectly with the rural woodland scenery, blending in with the natural surroundings, whilst providing a porous and firm surface for all visitors to use – including those with wheelchair or walking aids. Our HDPE gravel stabiliser will cope with the high traffic loads expected at such a popular visitors attraction!