Raby Castle


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Garden Name: Raby Castle
Last Modified (we set this): 24-01-2013
Garden ID (we set this): 0595

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Garden Owner: The Rt Hon. The Lord Barnard
Address:
Staindrop
Darlington


Postcode: DL2 3AH
County: Durham
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tel: 01833 660202
fax: 01833 660169

website: www.rabycastle.com

public email: admin //at// rabycastle.com
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English Heritage Grade (I, II, II*): 


Opening Days & Times:
May, June & Sept; Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed; Garden open: 11am - 5.00pm. July & Aug Sun - Fri; 11am - 5.00pm


Parties / Coaches (Yes/No): Yes
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Viewing by Appointment (Yes/No): Yes
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House Open for Viewing (Yes/No): Yes
House Open Comments/Dates/Times: Castle: 13.00 to 16.30 (Last admission at 16.00 on Freeflow days, last tour at 15.45 on Tour days)

National/Scotland Garden Scheme days (Yes/No): Yes
NGS/SGS Comments (PLEASE include DATES and Times):
A member of the National Gardens Scheme, who give a donation each year.


Best Times of Year to Visit:
Summer

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Admission Prices:
House & garden £10.00, child £4.50, concessions £9.00, Family (2A + 3C) £27.00 Garden only £6, child 5-15yrs £2.50, concessions £5, Family (2A + 3C) £15.00 Under 5s are admitted free of charge to the Park and Gardens when accompanied by a paying adult. Full top up fee of £4.00 applies if children visit the Castle.Guided tours only operate Monday to Wednesday every 30 minutes. Last admission at 16.00 on tour days


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Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes

Shop: Yes
Plants for Sale: No
Lunches: Yes

Teas: Yes
Refreshments: Yes
Picnics: Yes

Dogs allowed: No
Only on Lead: No
Events: Yes

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Special Features, Events/Dates and other comments:
Deer ParkTraditional 18th century ornamental Walled Gardens, Yew Hedges, Trees, Plants and Ornaments from the 18th and 19th century Coach House - collection of carriages and trappings.


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