Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Staindrop
Darlington
County Durham
DL2 3AH
Tel: +44 1833 660202
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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:
- Excellent749
- Very Good281
- Average74
- Poor48
- Terrible36
Recent Reviews:
- mauritiusbrideBarton-upon-Humber, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesGreat visit, amazing castle and groundsSunday, 11th August 2024Walked from Staindrop to castle, £18 each to get in to grounds and castle. Worth it though. Castle to a wow! More like a stately home! Stunning grounds with added bonus of deer roaming. Lovely place. Read full review
- Alison FTrip Type:CouplesAmazing castleSunday, 11th August 2024A wonderful castle visit. This being our first visit we didn’t experience the facilities before the update to the cafe and gardens,the facilities are beautiful,everything was so tasteful and well... Read full review
- Stazia18Trip Type:Friends getawayRab(y)eeeautiful!!!Monday, 12th August 2024A great visit with my WI today to Raby Castle and Gardens. The guides leading us around the Castle were extremely good with an incredible amount of historical knowledge imparted with an obvious... 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
Attraction Facilities
- Education Groups Min - 16
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
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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Day | Times | |
Monday - Tuesday | Closed | |
Wednesday - Sunday | 11:00 | - 16:00 |
Bank Holiday | Closed |
The Deer Park - Open Daily (1 Jan 2024 - 24 Dec 2024) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
The Walled Gardens - Open Daily (1 Jan 2024 - 24 Dec 2024) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
The Coach House Shop & Exhibition (1 Jan 2024 - 24 Dec 2024) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
The Vinery (1 Jan 2024 - 24 Dec 2024) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
Raby Castle - Open Seasonally (9 Mar 2024 - 1 Nov 2024) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday | Closed | |
Tuesday - Sunday | 11:00 | - 16:00 |
Bank Holiday | 11:00 | - 16:00 |
* Please check the website for seasonal opening days/times
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.