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At a glance

Now
Opening soonOpens today at 10:00
Age
Toddlers, Children, Teenagers
Price
High (£££) — guide only; check official prices
Location
Staindrop
Castle towers above an open lawn.
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More to know

Indoors or outdoors
Indoors and outdoors
Visit length
Half a day, Full day
Price band: High · How we use price bands

These are broad planning guides for a typical visit, not exact prices. Check the venue before travelling.

Free
No regular admission fee. Parking, donations, travel or optional activities may still cost extra.
Low
Usually a small charge or donation, broadly up to £10 per person.
Medium
A typical paid visit, broadly around £10–£25 per person or a moderate family ticket.
High
Usually a larger day-out cost, broadly over £25 per person or for a family ticket.

About this activity

Explore the historic castle estate, gardens and wider grounds, with plenty of stories, wildlife and open space for a family day out. Different parts of the estate can have separate access and admission arrangements, so check what is open before visiting.

Park and gardens accessMain visitor access · Current schedule
monday
10:00–17:00
tuesday
10:00–17:00
wednesday
10:00–17:00
thursday
10:00–17:00
friday
10:00–17:00
saturday
10:00–17:00
sunday
10:00–17:00

Last entry: 16:00

The castle itself is open 11:00–16:00 and the deer park is 10:00–16:00. Raby and Historic Houses membership benefits are described in the verification notes because there is no matching membership option in the current CMS list.

Opening times can change. Check the venue website before travelling.

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Location

Raby Castle, Staindrop, DL2 3AH
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