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Where to find Santa in Durham 2024
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
Book Tickets
TripAdvisor
- Excellent776
- Very Good293
- Average81
- Poor61
- Terrible49
Recent Reviews:
- TrilobitebeanManchester, United KingdomA Fine Half-Day Out
Tuesday, 17th December 2024An excellent experience, despite the cold and threatening rain. The Vinery and gardens are a fine development, with the café much better than the previous eating arrangements. The red and fallow deer... Read full review - JudithN315Afternoon tea
Tuesday, 17th December 2024Afternoon tea in the castle lovely location very Christmassy staff very good and helpful loved the trees cakes and scone very good the one thing that let you down was not tea pots it’s in the title... Read full review - Ian CTrip Type:CouplesGreat destination, but tweaks definitely needed.Friday, 20th December 2024We have been members of Raby for several years and really enjoy visiting to walk in the grounds and to visit the excellent shop. We previously enjoyed the restaurant which was sited in the old stable... 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
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
| The Plotters' Forest | Open Weekends and Holiday Periods (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) |
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| 2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) |
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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.
