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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
- Excellent777
- Very Good295
- Average81
- Poor61
- Terrible51
Recent Reviews:
- YeraduDurham, United KingdomSpoilt by the Vinery
Tuesday, 24th December 2024I had been looking forward to visiting for quite a while. The grounds, deer park, gardens and castle were lovely. Very tidy and easy to stroll around. To experience the deer so close up was exciting... Read full review - Peter HLeeds, United KingdomA lovely few hours in the New Year SunshineFriday, 3rd January 2025Beautiful castle with great grounds and a walled garden. Good with dogs (although they cant go into the immediate Castle area). Good value at £12 per adult (I think this was a reduced rate as the... Read full review
- KJohnson92Fantastic afternoon tea
Saturday, 11th January 2025We visited Raby Castle for a tour in March 2023 and it's a great place to visit. In December 2024, we visited for the festive afternoon tea and it was amazing. We had afternoon tea at several... 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
| 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.
