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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
- Excellent923
- Very Good315
- Average111
- Poor82
- Terrible72
Recent Reviews:
- 805kimgHertfordshire, United KingdomWell worth a visit
Sunday, 13th September 2026Lovely well maintained castle and surrounding areas. There are plenty of walks around the estate unfortunately when we went it was blowing a gale so only done a few short walks and around the... Read full review - J Fdisappointment at being forced to pay by card and not cash
Sunday, 13th September 2026Amazing place, very well kept, lots to see... HOWEVER Being forced to use a credit/debit card in the cafe and not sure where else on site, is a complete NO NO to take away my choice of payment. It... Read full review - tobyc567Swanton Novers, United KingdomBeautifulTuesday, 15th September 2026Wow what a place. We loved it, from beautiful gardens to probably one of the best castles that we've been to, the rooms inside with such beautiful ceilings and really lovely room guides full of... 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.
