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Where to stay near Raby Castle

No. Raby Castle's official website shows no lodges, cottages or rooms for overnight stays on the castle grounds themselves. Raby Estates runs The High Force Hotel, but that is a separate property near Forest-in-Teesdale, some distance from the castle at Staindrop, not accommodation inside or beside Raby Castle.

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Historic places to stay near Raby Castle

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Walworth Castle Hotel, Darlington

Level 5 True Castle

Walworth Castle Hotel

Darlington, County Durham

about 6.5 miles (11 km) from the castle

A Grade I listed mansion built around 1600 with corner towers, on the site of an earlier Hansard family house. Most bedrooms are inside that historic building, some in a later annex.

Some rooms inside the walls

  • Dogs allowed
  • EV charging
  • Restaurant

3-star · Guests 8.3/10

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Scargill Castle, Barningham

Level 3 Tower, Fort & Folly

Scargill Castle

Barningham, County Durham

about 8.5 miles (13 km) from the castle

A three-storey gatehouse tower rebuilt around 1550 on an earlier medieval site, now a small holiday let. Guests sleep inside the historic tower itself.

Sleep inside the walls

  • Dogs allowed
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Other places to stay near Raby Castle

These are ordinary hotels, guest houses and apartments close to the castle, not historic buildings. They are here for convenience.

The castle and the places to stay around it.

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About Raby Castle

Raby Castle stands near the village of Staindrop in County Durham. According to Raby Estates' own website, the castle was built in the 14th century by the Nevill family and has been the home of the Vane family for about 400 years.

Raby Estates today also manages other historic and hospitality ventures across its wider landholdings, separate from Raby Castle itself. These include The High Force Hotel near Forest-in-Teesdale in Upper Teesdale, and a restoration project at the Castle at Barnard Castle, where much of the Inner and Outer Wards are owned by Raby and worked on with partners including the English Heritage Trust, according to the estate's website.

Raby Castle is open to visitors, with tickets sold in advance through the estate's own website, alongside its park and gardens.

Visiting Raby Castle

Raby Castle opens Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 4pm, according to the estate's own website (checked September 2026). The address is Office Square, Staindrop, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3NF.

At the time of checking (September 2026), the pages available on the estate's website did not list parking options or the nearest train station for the castle. Visitors should confirm these details directly with Raby Estates before travelling.

Questions

Can you stay overnight at Raby Castle?

No. Raby Castle's official website lists no lodges, cottages or rooms for overnight stays at the castle itself. Raby Estates does run The High Force Hotel, but that sits near Forest-in-Teesdale in Upper Teesdale, some distance from Raby Castle, so it is not accommodation at or beside the castle.

Who owns Raby Castle?

Raby Castle is owned and run by Raby Estates and has been the home of the Vane family for about 400 years, according to the estate's own website. It was built in the 14th century by the Nevill family before passing into the hands of the Vane family.

When was Raby Castle built?

According to Raby Estates' own website, Raby Castle was built in the 14th century by the Nevill family. It later became the home of the Vane family for around 400 years. Detailed building phases are not given on the pages checked, so only the century can be confirmed here.

Does Raby Estates run a hotel?

Yes. Raby Estates operates The High Force Hotel, with 11 en suite bedrooms and a restaurant, at Forest-in-Teesdale near Barnard Castle in County Durham, according to the estate's own website. It is a separate property from Raby Castle itself, some distance away in Upper Teesdale.

What are Raby Castle's opening hours?

Raby Castle opens Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 4pm, according to the estate's own website (checked September 2026). The address is Office Square, Staindrop, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3NF. Check the website directly for any seasonal changes before planning a visit.

Sources and checks

We checked these sources for this page. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

  • raby.co.uk: no accommodation at the castle, High Force Hotel, history summary
  • raby.co.uk: High Force Hotel location and Raby Estates ownership
  • raby.co.uk: Barnard Castle restoration project, separate from Raby Castle
  • raby.co.uk: opening hours, address
  • en.wikipedia.org: coordinates only (lead, not used for facts stated as fact)

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