16/06/2025
Barn Dance Raffle!
Castleton and local Businesses Rally Behind Barn Dance Fundraiser to Light Up the Castle”
We’re delighted to share the amazing support from our local businesses who have donated unique and thoughtful prizes for the Barn Dance Raffle.
From luxury spa days to quirky farmyard fun, this year’s raffle is packed with experiences you won’t find anywhere else. Every ticket sold will help “Light Up the Castle” project – and give you the chance to win something truly special.
Here’s what’s up for grabs:
• 1st Prize - Loosehill Spa Day for 2 – Relax and recharge with a pampering escape.
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• 2nd Prize- Bottomless brunch for 4 at the Bank House
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• 3rd Prize Family ticket for chatsworth house and gardens
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• Plus loads more prizes
• £25 Voucher - High Peak Wine & Beer Co, Wine, Beer & Spirit Specialist with over 30 local suppliers.
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• Alpaca walking for 2 - Enjoy a scenic stroll in furry, friendly company with (the alpacas don’t have names ) 🤦🏼‍♀️ kind donation from Joan Drabble Wheston House Farm
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• Farming Live experience with Mootiful Milk - feed calves, watch the milking and see the life of the Mootiful Milk girls.. includes a free bottle of fresh Milk or Milkshake - Wheston House Farm Home of Mootiful Milk
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• Wine, Cheese & Charcuterie for Four Vintners – A tasting experience to savourAt the newest wine bar in Hathersage.
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• Haddon Hall Family Ticket – Step into centuries of history and beauty.
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• Fencing with Tony from The Bay Tree Cafe - Learn the art of swordplay from a local master.
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• Cambion Electrical Tour for 4 – An interactive behind-the-scenes look at a leading innovator.
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• £10 Voucher – Libby’s Nails – Treat yourself to a fresh new look.
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• Barista Hour for 2 – Three Roofs Cafe - Learn how to Craft the perfect coffee with the pros.
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• Jewellery from ASD – Blue John necklace Locally made treasures to cherish.
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• Blue John Stone Workshop Experience for 2 – Treak Cliff Cavern
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• Brewery Tour for Two – Thornbridge – Cheers to great beer and behind-the-scenes secrets.
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• £10 Wine Voucher – Hattersley – Raise a glass to our local wine experts.
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• Buckle up cowboy! Tractor ride for 2 - Wheston House Farm Tideswell Moor SK178JD - I like the fun countryside rumble!
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• Bell Ringing with Steve – have a go at bell ringing and hear the village from above with this unique experience
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• Two-Course Meal + Wine – Cross Scythes – Dine in style at this welcoming favourite.
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• A Magical Home Visit from Santa Claus-This Christmas, experience the wonder of a personal visit from Santa Claus in your very own home. With festive cheer and a special treat for your children, it’s a heartwarming moment they’ll remember forever – because this year, Santa’s making a stop just for you! (open to Castleton and Hope )
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We’re truly grateful to each business who has supported this community event – your generosity keeps the village spirit alive.
🎟 Raffle tickets are available now! – don’t miss out!
If you can’t get to the barn dance, please support the cause by buying raffle tickets.
Buy them from
Post office
Steve Hayes
Ye olde Cheshire cheese inn
Blue John Gems
Three Roofs Cafe
The Old Barn
Pervil tea Rooms
Ramblers Rest
Or directly from Claire or me.
Light up the Castle Team.
