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Garden Name: Raby Castle
Last Modified: 27/01/2011
Garden ID: 0595

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

Postcode: DL2 3AH
County: Durham

tel: 01833 660202
fax: 01833 660169
website: www.rabycastle.com
email: admin {at} rabycastle.com

Features: 
High Force Waterfall, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in England.
Deer Park
Traditional 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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Opening Times:
Easter: 23rd - 25th April 2011, 11am - 4.30pm
May, June & Sept; Sun - Wed; 11am - 5.30pm. (guided tours Monday to Wednesdays)
July & Aug Sun - Fri; 11am - 5.30pm
BH weekends also open Sat.

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National Garden Scheme days: Yes
Comments: TBA

Parties / Coaches: Yes 
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Viewing by Appointment: Yes
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House Open for Viewing: Yes
Comments: Castle: 13.00 to 16.30 (Last admission at 16.00 on Freeflow days, last tour at 15.45 on Tour days)

Admission Prices:
House & garden £9.50, child £4, concessions £8.50, Family (2A + 3C) £25
Garden only £6, child 5-15yrs £2.50, concessions £5, Family (2A + 3C) £12.50
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

Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Shop: No
Plants for Sale: No
Lunches: No
Teas: Yes
Refreshments: No
Picnics: No
Dogs allowed: No
Only on Lead: No
Events: No

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