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
TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent719
- Very Good266
- Average66
- Poor44
- Terrible31
Recent Reviews:
- Discover00854078366Special morning spent at Raby CastleWednesday, 10th April 2024Attended the hot cross bun class lead by Tom, head chef. We had a great time, actually able to bake in the beautiful castle kitchen. Tom made everyone feel relaxed and made baking hot cross buns a... Read full review
- Vanessa BA great afternoon outSunday, 14th April 2024Lovely grounds, nice food in the Yurt cafe, and plenty to see inside the castle - we particularly enjoyed the excellent tour by Stephen which was very informative and delivered with a lovely touch of... Read full review
- Holly PTrip Type:CouplesWhat a beautiful CastleWednesday, 8th May 2024This is a great morning out really enjoyed it. The castle is beautiful inside and out and the grounds are breathtaking! They are redeveloping the shop etc which looks like it’s going to be a visiting... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
- 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.