Raby Castle
Staindrop
Darlington
County Durham
DL2 3AH
Tel: +44 1833 660202
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Guide Prices
ADMISSION PRICES
(Concession prices apply to Over 60s, students with valid student ID and disabled visitors)
Castle & Deer Park Tickets
March – October
Adult – £13.00
Concession – £12.00
4–15 years – £6.50
Under 4s – Free
Family (2+3) – £36.50
HH Member – Free
The Plotters’ Forest & Deer Park Tickets
Weekends and Holiday Periods
Adult – £9.00
Concession – £8.00
4–15 years – £8.50
Under 4s – Free
Family (2+3) – £30.00
HH Member – £5.00
Castle upgrades available in the booking process, please note the castle is open seasonally.
Adult – £6.50
Concession – £6.50
4–15 years – £2.00
Under 4s – Free
Family (2+3) – £16.50
Deer Park Tickets
Open Daily
Adult – £6.50
Concession – £5.50
4–15 years – £4.50
Under 4s – Free
Family (2+3) – £20.00
HH Member – Free
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Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023 2023
- Green Awards Green Tourism - Silver 2024
TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent737
- Very Good278
- Average73
- Poor47
- Terrible36
Recent Reviews:
- BainFam41Masham, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesAn enjoyable day out!Tuesday, 23rd July 2024Well worth a visit. Good parking, plenty to see and lots of space to wander. The Vinery Cafe was spacious with some tasty food just a bit confusing when ordering, needs a bit of process... Read full review
- tim pTrip Type:CouplesWednesday lunch visitWednesday, 24th July 2024The grounds are beautiful everything is very clean efficient and new. We ate at lunch time in the vinery, in my opinion although very nice it was also expensive. No kids menu either. One thing that... Read full review
- P8946DCmariancAn exceptionally good day outFriday, 26th July 2024Such a variety of things to explore - the castle, the gardens, the deerpark. And for the families there is the woodland play area. 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
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking Onsite
- On site parking
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - In park only on short leads
- Toilets
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
The Plotters' Forest - Open Weekends and Holiday Periods (1 Jan 2024 - 24 Dec 2024) | ||
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Deer Park - Open Daily (1 Jan 2024 - 24 Dec 2024) | ||
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Day | Times |
Stables Shop - Open Wednesday to Sunday (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
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Day | Times |
Castle - Open Seasonally (March - October) (1 Mar 2024 - 30 Oct 2024) | ||
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Monday - Tuesday | Closed | |
Wednesday - Sunday | 11:00 | - 16:00 |
Bank Holiday | Closed |
* Refreshments will be available onsite daily
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.