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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
- Excellent839
- Very Good306
- Average96
- Poor68
- Terrible57
Recent Reviews:
- Voyage57779010745Darlington, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyHistory lesson
Thursday, 4th September 2025On recommendation we visited the castle mainly to see its grounds and wild deer. Totally tranquil and beautiful setting. The kids loved the setting and history. Read full review - allanbQ7675SHWe had a brilliant day walking through the gardens and deer park. We left the tour of the castle for the next time. There will bSaturday, 6th September 2025Easy parking, excellent staff, the layout, and the plants in the garden. We will do the tour of the castle next time. We also enjoyed our walk through the grounds around the outside of the castle... Read full review
- kathybI5562NQAn amazing and beautiful day outSaturday, 6th September 2025We have been meaning to go the new gardens for a while and managed to go today. We were blown away with the work that has been done. We managed a wall garden tour with Ben who was fabulous. So... 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
| 2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) |
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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.
