# Raby Castle Christmas Market 2026

> Raby Castle Christmas Market runs 27 to 29 November 2026 in Staindrop. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the organiser on 11 October 2026.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/raby-castle/

Staindrop, [County Durham](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/county-durham/)

Runs Friday 27 November to Sunday 29 November 2026

| Dates | Friday 27 November to Sunday 29 November 2026 (3 open days) |
| --- | --- |
| Days Closed | None listed: open every day of its run |
| Opening Times | Friday to Sunday: **9am to 3pm** |
| Where | Riding School and Dutch Barn in the grounds of Raby Castle DL2 3AH [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.5913,-1.8021) |
| Entry | Ticket needed. Market-only ticket: adults £2 booked online or £5 on the day, under 15s free (2026). Market entry is included with castle, deer park and forest trail tickets |
| Organiser | Raby Estates. [Official page](https://www.raby.co.uk/events/christmas-market-2/) |

## Checked Against the Source

These dates and times come from the organiser's own page, not from another guide.

- [Raby Estates](https://www.raby.co.uk/events/christmas-market-2/), checked 11 October 2026

Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://www.raby.co.uk/events/christmas-market-2/). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## Raby Castle Christmas Market: Quick Answers

### When does Raby Castle Christmas Market start in 2026?

It opens on Friday 27 November 2026.

### When does Raby Castle Christmas Market end?

The last day is Sunday 29 November 2026.

### What time does Raby Castle Christmas Market open and close?

Friday to Sunday 9am to 3pm.

### Is Raby Castle Christmas Market open every day?

Yes. The organiser lists no closed days between 27 Nov and 29 Nov.

### Is Raby Castle Christmas Market free to enter?

No. Ticket needed. Market-only ticket: adults £2 booked online or £5 on the day, under 15s free (2026). Market entry is included with castle, deer park and forest trail tickets.

### Where is Raby Castle Christmas Market?

Riding School and Dutch Barn in the grounds of Raby Castle, Staindrop DL2 3AH.

## About Raby Castle Christmas Market

Three-day market of more than 50 stalls selling crafts, gifts and seasonal produce in the Riding School and Dutch Barn at Raby Castle, with food stalls and live music.

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## Where Is Raby Castle Christmas Market?

Riding School and Dutch Barn in the grounds of Raby Castle, Staindrop DL2 3AH. The other dots are nearby markets.

## Where to Stay Near Raby Castle Christmas Market

**Staying the night?** See hotels and rooms near the stalls on a map, priced for Saturday 28 November.

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## Other Christmas Markets Nearby

[The Winter Market at The Bowes Museum  Barnard Castle, County Durham  11 to 13 Dec 2026  6 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/bowes-museum/) [Bishop Auckland's Christmas Town  Bishop Auckland, County Durham  3 to 6 Dec 2026  7 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/bishop-auckland/) [Richmond Christmas Fair  Richmond, North Yorkshire  29 Nov 2026  13 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/richmond-north-yorkshire/) [Ushaw Christmas Craft Fair  Ushaw Moor, County Durham  14 to 15 Nov 2026  15 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/ushaw/) [Durham Christmas Festival  Durham, County Durham  4 to 6 Dec 2026  16 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/durham/)

See all [Christmas markets near Middlesbrough](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/middlesbrough/). More in [North East](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/north-east/), or see [every market's 2026 dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/dates/).