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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
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Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
TripAdvisor
- Excellent909
- Very Good312
- Average111
- Poor81
- Terrible71
Recent Reviews:
- dougbD5261JKStunning gardens, castle and parkland. Great d
Monday, 10th August 2026Spectacularly restored gardens with contemporary planting amonst historic buildings. Great choice of food in the restaurant. We had a walk through the parkland, the castle looks stunning, saw a... Read full review - 359PatSutton-in-Craven, United KingdomGreat day at Raby Castle and Garden.Friday, 14th August 2026A great day visit to Raby Castle, gardens and parkland. We tried the Vinery for coffee as we had travelled a couple of hours. It was lovely sitting on the terrace in the Alistair Baldwin designed... Read full review
- DurhamDebsDurhamLovely afternoon teaSaturday, 15th August 2026One of the best afternoon teas that we have had. The Vinery restaurant was a very nice venue and the lady who served us couldn’t have been more lovely. Well recommended. Read full review
Facilities
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.
