Designed in line with the ideals of Palladio, a country mansion with literary connections.
Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 9RZ
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Free parking
- Wheelchair access is to the ground floor only (main rooms are upstairs)
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking
Completed in 1735 by its owner, Sir Thomas Robinson, a leading amateur architect of his day, Rokeby Park represents the heyday of the Palladian-style country house.
A unique collection of 18th century needlework pictures by Anne Morritt (1726 – 1797) are on display as well as a very rare surviving print room. Velásquez’s ‘Toilet of Venus’ hung at Rokeby for almost a century until it was bought by public subscription in 1905 and now hangs in the National Gallery. A copy of the ‘Rokeby Venus’, painted by W.A. Menzies, can be seen in The Saloon at Rokeby.
There are strong connections with Sir Walter Scott, whose epic ballad Rokeby is set in the “beautiful demesne” of Rokeby Park, which visitors to the house can discover for themselves. A recently restored painting, now on display in the dining room, is the only known contemporary painting of the Coronation of Louis XIV.
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Welcome to Rokeby Park! Below is all the information you need to plan your visit in 2026.
Opening Times
Rokeby Park will be open on the following dates in 2026:
- Monday, May 4th (Early May Bank Holiday)
- Monday, May 25th (Spring Bank Holiday)
- Tuesday, May 26th
- Every Monday and Tuesday from Monday, June 1st to Tuesday, September 1st.
Opening hours are from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with the last admission at 4:30 PM. There is no need to pre-book your visit.
Ticket Prices
- Adults: £12.00
- Students: £5.00
- Art Fund members: 25% discount
- Historic Houses members: Free
- Children under 16: Free
Group Visits
Group visits of up to 60 people are available by appointment on any weekday afternoon during the open months. Pre-booked guided tours, usually in groups of 15, take approximately 1.5 hours.
Location
Rokeby Park is located 3 miles southeast of Barnard Castle on the north side of the A66 between Al(M) and Bowes in Teesdale, County Durham. The postcode is DL12 9RZ, and the OS reference is NZ 080 142.
Parking
Visitors should follow the signs to the car park at the stables. Less able visitors can park at the front of the house.
Accessibility
The house is a few minutes' walk from the stable car park. Wheelchair access is available to the ground floor only, and there is a toilet on the ground floor.
Photography
Photography is not allowed inside the house.
Dogs
Dogs, other than Assistance Dogs, are not allowed in the house or grounds.
Contact Information
For enquiries, you can contact Rokeby Park by:
- Phone: 01833 631342
- Email: [email protected]
Historic Houses members visit for free.
Adult £12.00
Over 65 £8.00
Students £5.00
Under 16s Free
Art Fund Members 25% discount
Group visits of up to 60 are available by appointment on any weekday afternoon during the open months.
Pre-booked guided tours, usually in groups of 15, take around 1.5 hours.
Please contact on [email protected]
- Wheelchair access is to the ground floor only (main rooms are upstairs)
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking
Getting here
Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 9RZ
Rokeby Park is located 3 miles south east of Barnard Castle on the north side of A66 between Al(M) and Bowes in Teesdale, County Durham.
Buses stop at end of the driveway, the nearest bus terminal is Barnard Castle, the nearest train station is Darlington.
Numerous cycle routes nearby.
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