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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
- Excellent915
- Very Good313
- Average111
- Poor81
- Terrible71
Recent Reviews:
- Paul BGreat day out at Raby Castle and Gardens
Wednesday, 19th August 2026I’ve just visited Raby Castle and Gardens and would like to highly recommend it to families, couples and individuals alike. There is an incredible amount to see and do, from exploring the... Read full review - Flogs4paulAnlaby, United KingdomSuperThursday, 20th August 2026Super experience, car park large and in keeping with the area. Cafe with plenty of choice. Gardens very well kept. The castle really worth a visit, one of the best. And the deer park great. Read full review
- Sharpy0507Stockton-on-Tees, United KingdomA beautiful estate to visitSunday, 23rd August 2026Even though I grew up in the area, I'd never visited before! First impressions were really good. Plenty of parking and green spaces. We had prebooked and everything was explained to us when we got... 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.
