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Woodland Play Area: Raby Castle
Staindrop
County Durham
DL2 3AH
County Durham
DL2 3AH
Tel: +44 01833 660207
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Free activity | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2019
- Excellent493
- Very Good215
- Average36
- Poor19
- Terrible20
Recent Reviews:
- BennettbrianHebburn, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesA Beautiful Setting
Monday, 20th January 2020We visited in January and there was no access to the castle, only the external areas. (£4.50 cover charge, which isn’t too bad). The grounds are beautiful with the impressive castle standing above... Read full review - davidhQ6485LFDarlington, United KingdomDay visitThursday, 30th January 2020Large estate with indoor and outdoor activities. The old can paint like me, the young have acres and acres to rush around in. Good cafe for snacks. The castle is well worth a visit but the... Read full review
- 103barriebDurham, United KingdomFantastic Castle
Saturday, 8th February 2020Very scenic Castle with a wonderful herd of deer in the surrounding park. Cafeteria is excellent and at various times of the year they hold food festivals and other events Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
- Picnic Site
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking Onsite
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - In park only on short leads
- Toilets
Provider Features
- In countryside
- Indoor Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
- Village Location
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
| Season (1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020) |
|---|
* Open daily from 10:00
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.
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