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Durham's Royal Connections
Raby Castle
Staindrop
County Durham
DL2 3AH
County Durham
DL2 3AH
Tel: 01833 660202
OnlineBooking
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
Castle, Play & Park Tickets (March – October)
Adult – £13.00
Concession – £12.00
4–15 years – £10.00
Under 4s – Free
Family (2+3) – £45.00
HH Member – £5.00
Castle & Park Tickets (March – October)
Adult – £10.50
Concession – £9.50
4–15 years – £6.00
Under 4s – Free
Family (2+3) – £32.00
HH Member – Free
Play & Park Tickets (Open Daily)
Adult – £8.00
Concession – £7.00
4–15 years – £7.50
Under 4s – Free
Family (2+3) – £29.00
HH Member – £5.00
Park Tickets (Open Daily)
Adult – £5.50
Concession – £4.50
4–15 years – £3.50
Under 4s – Free
Family (2+3) – £17.00
HH Member – Free
Video
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Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Visit England
VAQAS 2019 - Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016 - Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
TripAdvisor
- Excellent587
- Very Good244
- Average49
- Poor28
- Terrible22
Recent Reviews:
- Y1608YSsarahhTrip Type:CouplesA lovely experience
Monday, 16th May 2022Visiting Raby Castle last week, I want to say it was a quintessentially English experience; but it had also the dash of the unexpected, the wow of unattainable beauty (though it can inspire your own... Read full review - Val WMerthyr Tydfil, United KingdomA Castle and a Home
Friday, 20th May 2022This is an outstanding site but we were disappointed to be unable to access the gardens (the parkland was still open) and the shop was not as good as it had been previously - work seemed to be... Read full review - Helsey414An enjoyable couple of hours spentSaturday, 21st May 2022Arrived early, plenty of free on site parking. Castle opened at 11am which gave us the opportunity to have an enjoyable stroll through the extensive grounds to see the lake and deer park etc... 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
- Parking (free)
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - In park only on short leads
- Toilets
Provider Features
- In countryside
- Indoor Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
- Village Location
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
| Deer Park - Open Daily (1 Jan 2022 - 24 Dec 2022) | ||
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| Monday - Sunday | Closed | |
| Bank Holiday | Closed | |
| The Plotters' Forest - Open Daily (1 Jan 2022 - 24 Dec 2022) | ||
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| Monday - Sunday | Closed | |
| Bank Holiday | Closed | |
| Cafe - Open Daily (1 Jan 2022 - 24 Dec 2022) |
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| Stables Shop - Open Tuesday to Sunday (1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022) |
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| Castle - Open Seasonally (March - October) (2 Mar 2022 - 30 Oct 2022) | ||
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| Monday - Sunday | Closed | |
| 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.
Highlights...
The Plotters' Forest at Raby Castle, StaindropThe Plotters’ Forest at Raby Castle offers a thrilling mix of challenge, discovery and intrigue for all ages.
Deer Park at Raby Castle, StaindropSpend time in nature and watch the seasons change in Raby Castle’s stunning Deer Park, which is open to visitors from 10am - 4pm every day.
The Stables Shop at Raby Castle, StaindropOur Stables Shop at Raby Castle offers a beautiful selection of gifts and homewares.
