Raby Castle
The medieval castle, home of Lord Barnard's family since 1626, includes a 200 acre deer park, walled gardens, carriage collection, adventure playground, shop and tearoom.
Vaqas Accreditation
VAQAS accreditation.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Small Visitor Attraction of the Year - North East England 2006
Opening Times
| 01/05/2008 - 30/06/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 12:30 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 12:30 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:30 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | Closed | |
| Friday | Closed | |
| Saturday | Closed | |
| Sunday | 12:30 | 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 12:30 | 17:00 |
| 24/05/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 12:30 | 17:00 |
| 01/07/2008 - 31/08/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 12:30 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 12:30 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:30 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 12:30 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 12:30 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed | |
| Sunday | 12:30 | 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 12:30 | 17:00 |
| 23/08/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 12:30 | 17:00 |
| 01/09/2008 - 30/09/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 12:30 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 12:30 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:30 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | Closed | |
| Friday | Closed | |
| Saturday | Closed | |
| Sunday | 12:30 | 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | Closed | |
Prices
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult - Park and Gardens | £5.00 |
| Adult - Castle, Park and Gardens | £9.50 |
| Child - Castle, Park and Gardens | £4.00 |
| Child - Park and Gardens | £3.00 |
| Concession - Castle, Park and Gardens | £8.50 |
| Concession - Park and Gardens | £4.00 |
Ticket Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Adult - Castle, Park and Gardens | £9.50 per ticket type |
| Concession - Castle, Park and Gardens | £8.50 per ticket type |
| Adult - Park and Gardens | £5.00 per ticket type |
| Child - Castle, Park and Gardens | £4.00 per ticket type |
| Concession - Park and Gardens | £4.00 per ticket type |
| Child - Park and Gardens | £3.00 per ticket type |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A1. From the A1 follow the A66 and then take the A688, 1 mile north of Staindrop and 8 miles north east of Barnard Castle.
Raby castle is situated on the A688 on the Barnard Castle/Bishop Auckland road, 1 mile north of Staindrop and 8 miles north east of Barnard Castle.
Easily accessible from major roads including the A1(M), M6 and A66.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Darlington Station.
Nearest bus stop is Keverstone Bank, Raby, near Staindrop.
Facilities
Provider Features
- In countryside
- Outdoor Attraction
- Smoking Some Areas
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Stable tearooms, light lunches, snacks and cream teas.
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Booking essential
- Delta accepted
- Diners Club accepted
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Groups by appointment. Special dispensation for groups of disabled people.
- JCB accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 250
- Min group size - 12
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Conference facilities
- Dogs Accepted - In park only on short leads
- Event Venue
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages - Welcome sheet in Norwegian, Dutch, French, German.
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
- Marketed Towards Students / Youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Dutch printed material
- French printed material
- German printed material
- Norwegian printed material
Raby Castle
Raby Castle
Staindrop
County Durham
DL2 3AH
Staindrop
County Durham
DL2 3AH
Tel: +44 01833 660202
Fax: +44 01833 660169
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