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
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- Excellent736
- Very Good275
- Average70
- Poor46
- Terrible35
Recent Reviews:
- Ruth4063Hartlepool, United KingdomMixed feelings about The RisingSaturday, 13th July 2024Went today partly to check out The Rising as a suitable place to take an elderly disabled visitor. The 'free' areas are lovely: very nicely landscaped/planted with good views of the castle. The... Read full review
- Viv BA full day outing.Saturday, 13th July 2024A wonderful full day out looking at the newly developed gardens, taking in an excellent lunch of locally sourced food, walking in the deer park and seeing the herds of wild deer and of course seeing... Read full review
- Alison6784Fantastic visitSunday, 14th July 2024Great place to visit but totally disagree with dogs been allowed in restaurant. Maybe have a section in the restaurant where dogs not allowed. Otherwise brilliant day out. 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.