The Plotters' Forest at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Staindrop
County Durham
DL2 3AH
Tel: +44 01833 660202
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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
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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* 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.