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Durham Days Out with the Kids: 12 Amazing Outdoor Adventures
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
- Excellent835
- Very Good304
- Average95
- Poor68
- Terrible56
Recent Reviews:
- Mariena BStunning
Wednesday, 20th August 2025Went as a family and great value for money. If you have little ones be prepared for a lot of walking. But you can pace yourself. Beautiful gardens. Stunning castle and when it’s sunny I felt like I... Read full review - Ken HWidowers visit to Raby CastleThursday, 21st August 2025Had a lovely day, on Tuesday, at Raby Castle with members of Yarm Association for the Widowed. From arrival to departure the Staff were so helpful and obliging. The whole experience was truly a day... Read full review
- anneg1123Stoke-on-Trent, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesMagnificent castle and beautiful gardensThursday, 21st August 2025We really enjoyed our first ever visit to Raby Castle. We love to visit stately homes and castles and this is a spectacular building in a great setting. The staff on the tour were all very... 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.
