Date: 29th October - 31st October 2023

Location: Raby Castle, Deer Park & The Plotters' Forest

Contact Details

Telephone: 01833 660888

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After Dark in the Plotter Forest

Feeling adventurous? Head down the after-dark trail in Raby Castle’s Plotters’ Forest for chance encounters and creepy clues.

Confront witches, spiders and moon-howling wolves along the illuminated forest pathway as you uncover a series of seasonally-themed questions – answer them all and you could win a Halloween treat!

This trail is best suited for under 11s, but all visitors are welcome – dressing up is encouraged.

Facilities

Accessible toilets
Baby changing facilities
Largely wheelchair and pushchair accessible (be aware of castle's occasional access difficulties)
Refreshments can be found in the Plotters' Pantry, and the Yurt Café and Stables Shop will also be open during your visit.

Times

Throughout the day

Prices

£9 - Adults £8.50 - adults Under 4s go free Concessionary rates for disabled persons (if facing difficulties in accessing the interior of the castle)

Location

Raby Castle, Deer Park & The Plotters' Forest, Staindrop, Darlington, UK

Area

Darlington

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