Raby Castle
Staindrop
Darlington
County Durham
DL2 3AH
Tel: +44 1833 660202
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Guide Prices
ADMISSION PRICES
(Concession prices apply to Over 60s, students with valid student ID and disabled visitors)
Castle & Deer Park Tickets
March – October
Adult – £13.00
Concession – £12.00
4–15 years – £6.50
Under 4s – Free
Family (2+3) – £36.50
HH Member – Free
The Plotters’ Forest & Deer Park Tickets
Weekends and Holiday Periods
Adult – £9.00
Concession – £8.00
4–15 years – £8.50
Under 4s – Free
Family (2+3) – £30.00
HH Member – £5.00
Castle upgrades available in the booking process, please note the castle is open seasonally.
Adult – £6.50
Concession – £6.50
4–15 years – £2.00
Under 4s – Free
Family (2+3) – £16.50
Deer Park Tickets
Open Daily
Adult – £6.50
Concession – £5.50
4–15 years – £4.50
Under 4s – Free
Family (2+3) – £20.00
HH Member – Free
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Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023 2023
TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent718
- Very Good266
- Average66
- Poor44
- Terrible31
Recent Reviews:
- KirMitchEdinburgh, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesFantastic Castle (& tour)Friday, 5th April 2024The castle is fantastic with beautifully preserved and staged rooms. We also managed to catch a tour with Keith who was very knowledgeable and ran a very engaging tour! The tour doesn’t cost any... Read full review
- Discover00854078366Special morning spent at Raby CastleWednesday, 10th April 2024Attended the hot cross bun class lead by Tom, head chef. We had a great time, actually able to bake in the beautiful castle kitchen. Tom made everyone feel relaxed and made baking hot cross buns a... Read full review
- Storyteller817158A great afternoon outSunday, 14th April 2024Lovely grounds, nice food in the Yurt cafe, and plenty to see inside the castle - we particularly enjoyed the excellent tour by Stephen which was very informative and delivered with a lovely touch of... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
- Picnic Site
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking Onsite
- On site parking
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - In park only on short leads
- Toilets
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals
Travel & Trade
- Group discounts available
Access Information
Opening Times
The Plotters' Forest - Open Weekends and Holiday Periods (1 Jan 2024 - 24 Dec 2024) | ||
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Deer Park - Open Daily (1 Jan 2024 - 24 Dec 2024) | ||
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Day | Times |
Stables Shop - Open Wednesday to Sunday (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
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Day | Times |
Castle - Open Seasonally (March - October) (1 Mar 2024 - 30 Oct 2024) | ||
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Monday - Tuesday | Closed | |
Wednesday - Sunday | 11:00 | - 16:00 |
Bank Holiday | Closed |
* Refreshments will be available onsite daily
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A1(M). From the A1(M) follow the A66 and then take the A688 Barnard Castle-Bishop Auckland road. The castle is 1 mile north of Staindrop and 8 miles north-east of Barnard Castle.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Darlington Station.Nearest bus stop is Keverstone Bank, Raby, near Staindrop.