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The Plotters' Forest at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Raby Castle
Staindrop
County Durham
DL2 3AH
Staindrop
County Durham
DL2 3AH
Tel: +44 01833 660202
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Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
TripAdvisor
- Excellent869
- Very Good310
- Average104
- Poor76
- Terrible66
Recent Reviews:
- travellerjocknewcastleUnique and pretty but pricey too
Friday, 2nd January 2026This has been on my to do list for a long time and it was beautiful. A crisp winters day with the gorgeous light feels like a great day to visit. Not too crowded and the grass path parts solid under... Read full review - Chloe OAVOID - HEARTLESS
Friday, 2nd January 2026Will avoid any future visit - We planned a visit to the castle on New Year’s Day, we paid £28 x4 tickets into the castle ( 2 adults 2 children) - On our walk up to the castle grounds the very open... Read full review - kredrose50Skelton-in-Cleveland, United KingdomDon’t bother!
Saturday, 3rd January 2026…to book if Lady Barnard ‘decrees’ to do another Christmas Castle opening in 2026 unless you like rip-off Britain at its best! My daughter and I visited the OG of Christmas ‘experiences’ at Castle... 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
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
- Picnic Site
Duration
- Duration - 2 Hours
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking Onsite
- On site parking
Provider Facilities
- Cater for school groups
- Event Venue
- Toilets
Provider Features
- Forest Location
- Outdoor Attraction
Suitability
- Families
- School Trips
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
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
| 2026 (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) |
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* Open Weekends and School Holiday Periods from 10am (please pre-book your time slot)
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...
Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, StaindropWelcome to Raby Castle, Park and Gardens. A stunning complete medieval castle in County Durham with a fascinating history and stories to tell.
