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Station to Celebration: Durham’s Summer of Steam and Stories
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
- Excellent822
- Very Good304
- Average93
- Poor66
- Terrible55
Recent Reviews:
- Camper641943Please visit, I really can't recommend enough!
Wednesday, 30th July 2025What an amazing place and at a really decent price. Visited with my husband and granddaughter. Did the playarea,gardens,castle and Alice in wonderland experience and loved it all! We also visited... Read full review - Chalmers16Cheshire, United KingdomExcellent castle which has been carefully restored.
Thursday, 31st July 2025Well worth a visit to this amazing castle and grounds. We thoroughly enjoyed touring the castle and the guides in each room were friendly and informative. The gardens were lovely but not extensive... Read full review - HolidayCottages_10PontelandAttractions good. Food not worth the money.
Friday, 1st August 2025Visited Raby Castle, gardens & deer park for the first time in July 2025 with a friend. The entrance fee was excellent value for money. £20 each got us into the 3 attractions. Castle magnificent... 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.
