The Plotters' Forest at Raby Castle
County Durham
DL2 3AH
Tel: +44 01833 660202
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
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
TripAdvisor

- Travelers Choice 2022
- Excellent599
- Very Good247
- Average54
- Poor36
- Terrible25
Recent Reviews:
- hunny949Darlington, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyBeautiful but rip-off.Friday, 5th August 2022We visited the new Plotters Forest for the first time today with our 12 year old and 3 year old, wish I'd listened to other reviews before going! Always willing to give places a go and to be fair it... Read full review
- davidgR1764DHNice but expensive for what you getSunday, 7th August 2022We visited the Plotter's Forest and Deer Park today, with a family ticket (2 adults and 3 children aged 5 to 15) for £39. Now it's a grand space, with lovely deer at a distance, but the new wooden... Read full review
- Patrick02424Paris, FranceTrip Type:FamilyFantastic day outSunday, 7th August 2022Had a fantastic day at Raby Castle, loads to see and do and the staff are so friendly. We spent an hour at the Plotters Forest play area that was great then the rest of the day exploring the grounds... 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
Open daily from 10am (please pre-book your time slot) (15 Apr 2022 - 31 Dec 2022) |
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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.