Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Staindrop
County Durham
DL2 3AH
Tel: +44 1833 660202
OnlineBooking
Book Tickets
Prices
Raby Castle, Deer Park and Gardens Tickets
Adult | £22.00 | Online Pre-booked Price £21.00
Concession (60+) | £21.00 | Online Pre-booked Price £20.00
Children (4–15 years) | £13.00 | Online Pre-booked Price £12.00
Under 4s | Free
Family (2 adults & 3 children) | £63.00 | Online Pre-booked Price £62.00
HH Member | Free
Raby Members | Free
The Plotters’ Forest, Deer Park and Gardens Tickets
Adult | £15.00 | Online Pre-booked Price £14.00
Concession (60+) | £14.00 | Online Pre-booked Price £13.00
Children (4–15 years) | £12.00 | Online Pre-booked Price £11.00
Under 4s | Free
Family (2 adults & 3 children) | £51.00 | Online Pre-booked Price £50.00
HH Member | £5.00
Raby Members with The Plotters’ Forest | Free
Why not upgrade your tickets and venture inside the magnificent Raby Castle
Adult £7.00 | Concession £7.00 | Children £2.50 | Family £17.00
Deer Park and Gardens Tickets
Adult | £15.00 | Online Pre-booked Price £14.00
Concession (60+) | £14.00 | Online Pre-booked Price £13.00
Children (4–15 years) | £10.50 | Online Pre-booked Price £9.50
Under 4s | Free
Family (2 adults & 3 children) | £46.00 | Online Pre-booked Price £45.00
HH Member | Free
Raby Members | Free
To ensure you get the best price, we highly recommend pre-booking online. By booking in advance, you’ll not only save money but also enjoy peace of mind knowing everything is set ready for your visit.
Concession prices apply to over 60s, students with valid student ID and visitors with disabilities.
Video
- YouTube
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS

Awards
- Visit England
VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous
Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023 2023
- Green Awards
Green Tourism - Silver 2024
- Visit England
VisitEngland Best Told Story 2024
- Regional and Miscellaneous
Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
TripAdvisor

- Excellent839
- Very Good306
- Average96
- Poor68
- Terrible57
Recent Reviews:
- Voyage57779010745Darlington, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyHistory lessonThursday, 4th September 2025On recommendation we visited the castle mainly to see its grounds and wild deer. Totally tranquil and beautiful setting. The kids loved the setting and history. Read full review
- allanbQ7675SHWe had a brilliant day walking through the gardens and deer park. We left the tour of the castle for the next time. There will bSaturday, 6th September 2025Easy parking, excellent staff, the layout, and the plants in the garden. We will do the tour of the castle next time. We also enjoyed our walk through the grounds around the outside of the castle... Read full review
- kathybI5562NQAn amazing and beautiful day outSaturday, 6th September 2025We have been meaning to go the new gardens for a while and managed to go today. We were blown away with the work that has been done. We managed a wall garden tour with Ben who was fabulous. So... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
- Changing Places Facilities
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Attraction Facilities
- Education Groups Min - 16
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
- Picnic Site
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking Onsite
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
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 2025 - 24 Dec 2025) | ||
---|---|---|
Day | Times | |
Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
The Deer Park - Open Daily (1 Jan 2025 - 24 Dec 2025) | ||
---|---|---|
Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
The Walled Gardens - Open Daily (1 Jan 2025 - 24 Dec 2025) | ||
---|---|---|
Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
The Coach House Shop & Exhibition (1 Jan 2025 - 24 Dec 2025) | ||
---|---|---|
Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
The Vinery (1 Jan 2025 - 24 Dec 2025) | ||
---|---|---|
Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:30 |
Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 16:30 |
Raby Castle (1 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 2025) | ||
---|---|---|
Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 11:00 | - 16:00 |
Bank Holiday | 11:00 | - 16:00 |
* Raby Castle: Open Monday - Sunday - seasonal opening times March to October.
The Plotters' Forest Adventure Playground: Weekends and Holiday Periods | 10am – 4pm – tickets must be pre-booked, we would recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.
The Vinery Cafe: Daily - October – February 10am – 4.30pm, March – September 10am – 5pm
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.