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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
- Excellent881
- Very Good310
- Average105
- Poor81
- Terrible67
Recent Reviews:
- Karen HNorth Yorkshire, United KingdomCharging non members £5 to access the cafe (on Market weekends)
Saturday, 4th April 2026I am a full Raby Member, and have been so for many years. We visit weekly and enjoy the gardens etc. Most Saturdays we are joined by three other members of our family for coffee / breakfast at the... Read full review - Keith HSan Francisco, CaliforniaIf you visit only 1 castle this year…
Friday, 10th April 2026The gardens and castle grounds and rooms are meticulous, with lively and informed docents at your service in the key room. The Walled Gardens and tea shop are not to be missed! Read full review - Gerald SKindness and consideration for disabledTuesday, 21st April 2026Three weeks ago we visited Raby Castle and went on a guided tour, unfortunately I am disabled with osteoporosis and so standing is difficult for me, my partner Rosy was with me to help but I was... 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.
