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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
Book Tickets
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
TripAdvisor
- Excellent887
- Very Good311
- Average108
- Poor81
- Terrible69
Recent Reviews:
- lindalN4624AABeautiful place, tearoom needs improvements to service
Sunday, 7th June 2026We live close to Raby Castle and visit regularly. The grounds are beautiful, staff very friendly and helpful. Kids loved plotters forest. Quite expensive for a family but very enjoyable. However... Read full review - Jennifer OHighly recommend, staff friendly
Monday, 8th June 2026Visited in June with my family. We didn't really know what to expect but it was fantastic. The Gardens are lovely and the castle was great. We loved that in most of the rooms in the castle, there... Read full review - pennym113Newcastle Upon Tyne, United KingdomUnique wonderful Castle and grounds.Wednesday, 10th June 2026The staff and volunteers are lovely. We thoroughly enjoyed our behind the scenes tour. 5 star guide - thank you Daphne. I did perhaps the very first a few years ago and decided the experience 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.
