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Next Stop: Amazing Days
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
- Excellent791
- Very Good301
- Average88
- Poor64
- Terrible54
Recent Reviews:
- Helen SConsett, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesVery helpful staff
Friday, 18th April 2025As always we enjoyed our visit to Raby, we went for the food and craft fayre and to renew our yearly passes. We were helped by a very lovely lady , Michelle, at the round house who took payment and... Read full review - Benny RNewcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomExcellent visit; brilliant EV charging facilitiesFriday, 25th April 2025Staff are lovely, truly welcoming and clearly enjoy their work too. Nice gardens, (we didn't go in the castle). EXCELLENT EV CHARGING FACILITIES. This ought not to be so unusual, but it really is... Read full review
- Daisy792DurhamHot cross buns masterclassMonday, 28th April 2025It's so hard to find something to do with your kids when they become teenagers . My son loves to cook so when I saw Raby Castle had a hot cross buns masterclass I booked. Wasn't sure what to expect... 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.
