- Open
- £24 adult · £13 child
- Dogs in the grounds
- Parking on site, free
- Private owner
Quick answer
Raby Castle is an intact castle near Staindrop, County Durham, in private ownership. Adult tickets cost £24. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is a free car park on site, about 350 m from the entrance.
Raby Castle opening times
- Mon 12 11:0016:00
- Tue 13 11:0016:00
- Today Wed 14 11:0016:00
- Thu 15 11:0016:00
- Fri 16 11:0016:00
- Sat 17 11:0016:00
- Sun 18 11:0016:00
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle season 2026 (March–October) | 1 Mar to 31 Oct | Daily | 11:00 to 16:00 | n/a |
Mondays: castle by guided tour only. Walled Gardens 10:00-17:00 and Deer Park 10:00-16:00 (last entry 16:00). Season dates not published on the pages read. Card payment only.
Raby Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | Online | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £23 | £24 |
| Concession | £22 | £23 |
| Child | £12 | £13 |
Getting to Raby Castle and parking
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- Address
- DL2 3AH
- Parking
- Car park on site, free. Free parking included with tickets; Blue Badge area; EV charging. About 350 m to the entrance.
- By train
- Bishop Auckland West Weardale is 6.6 miles away.
- Public transport
- Durham Dales Explorer bus 873 from Durham runs at weekends and bank holidays in summer (23 May-31 August).
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Partly- Welcome: in the grounds.
- Not allowed: inside the buildings.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Dogs on leads in Walled Gardens, Deer Park, café and shop; assistance dogs only in the castle; none in The Plotters' Forest.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: 350 m inclined route through undulating parkland; parts of the castle ground floor accessible, with 3-4 step sets; 41 steps upstairs.
- Accessible toilet: yes.
- Changing Places toilet: yes.
Food and facilities
- Café Yes
- Shop Yes
- Play area Yes
- Guided tours Yes
- Toilets Yes
What to see at Raby Castle
- 01
Gardens
Gardens you can walk around.
- 02
Exhibition
Displays and exhibitions to see.
- 03
Chapel
A chapel inside the castle.
- 04
Great hall
The main hall, used for feasts and ceremony.
History of Raby Castle
- 1378 Licence to fortify granted to John, 3rd Baron Neville
- 1569 Nevilles lose Raby after the Rising of the North
- 1626 Bought by Henry Vane the Elder
- 1645 Royalist assault on the castle repelled
- 1806 Visit by the Prince Regent
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Castles near Raby Castle
All 4 castles in County DurhamFAQs
How much does it cost to visit Raby Castle?
Adult tickets cost £24.
Is there a café at Raby Castle?
Yes, there is a café on site.
When is Raby Castle open?
In the castle season 2026 (march–october) season it opens every day from 11:00 to 16:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Sources
- Page on raby.co.uk
- Page on raby.co.uk
- Page on raby.co.uk
- Page on raby.co.uk
- Page on raby.co.uk
- Page on historicengland.org.uk
- Page on historicengland.org.uk
- Page on raby.co.uk
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