Raby Castle

Raby Castle

Staindrop, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL2 3AH

This incredible 14th century medieval castle and expansive estate offers a fantastic location for stargazing and astrophotography.


Raby Castle is a private location and is only accessible out of normal hours for stargazing by prior arrangement or when public events are scheduled.

Weather forecast

  • 28/03/24

    83%
  • 28/03/24

    93%
  • 29/03/24

    53%
  • 29/03/24

    73%

Weather forecast for Staindrop (0.9 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 16:00.




Events nearby

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  • Reeth Informal Astronomy Group meeting & observing

    Thursday 11th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Fremington Sunday School, Reeth, DL11 6AR (15.2 miles away)

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  • Cleveland and Darlington Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 12th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3JG (17.0 miles away)

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  • Sunset to Starlight

    Saturday 13th April 2024 from 18:30pm to 23:30pm

    Hamsterley Forest Visitor Centre, Bedburn, DL13 3NL (6.2 miles away)

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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Sunday 14th April 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Cygnus Observatory at Washington Wetland Centre, Washington, NE38 8LE (24.7 miles away)

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  • Informal stargazing at Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory

    Tuesday 16th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3JG (17.0 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • The Byre at Woodside Farm

    Folly Top, Eggleston, County Durham, DL12 0DW (7.2 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Doe Park Caravan Site

    Cotherstone, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9UQ, North East (7.7 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Carr’s Farm Bunk House

    Wear Bank, Wolsingham, County Durham, DL3 3BQ (9.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Owl Cottage – Teesdale

    Middleton in Teesdale, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 0RN (11.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • The Little Barn – Reeth

    Hurst, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 7NW (12.9 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • The High Force Hotel

    Alston Road, Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham, DL12 0XH (15.6 miles away)

    Go Stargazing Site, Stay & Gaze

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