Raby

Opening Times

High Force Waterfall Open Daily, 10am - 4pm
Hotel Open daily
Takeaway Kiosk Open weekends & holiday periods
Car Park Open 24hrs
Restaurant Open daily
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One of the biggest waterfalls in the uk

Visit

High Force Waterfall

  • An impressive 21 metres tall
  • A beautiful circular woodland walking route takes you to the base of one of the biggest waterfalls in the UK
  • Seasonal Children’s Trails
  • Woodland sculptures and spaces for children to play throughout
  • Accessible route to a view of the waterfall with a bookable tramper available
  • Raby Estates App available to download to learn more about the area as you go
  • 20 minute stroll to the base of the falls or complete the route in just under an hour

Online: Adult £4.00| Children (4–15yrs) £2.50 | Under 4s Free

Family Saver Ticket  (2 adults & 2 children) £10 online or £12 onsite

Book your ticket

Eat

High Force Restaurant

  • Locally-sourced and exceptionally tasty food all day
  • Breakfast, light bites and lunch through to indulgent evening meals
  • Afternoon Tea with a three tiered delight of dainty sandwiches, delicious cake and scones with lashings of jam and cream
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Stay

High Force Hotel

  • Idyllic rural retreat in picture-perfect, undiscovered Upper Teesdale
  • Walk through the doors to open fireplaces, weathered floorboards and effortless, laidback elegance
  • Ten boutique bedrooms with bold colours and lavish interiors, each with its own charm
  • Renowned for its Upper Teesdale Breakfasts and seasonal dining meals
  • Stocked with Temple Spa toiletries to truly relax during your stay
  • A short drive away from iconic market towns, Barnard Castle and Middleton in Teesdale
  • Surrounded by dramatic landscapes and walking routes with High Force Waterfall adjacent to the Hotel
  • Located in one of the premier stargazing areas with some of the darkest skies in the country
  • Dog Friendly stays
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Waterfall

High Force is an incredible sight at any time of the year, however the Winter months can be when you are able to see it at its most powerful, especially after heavy rainfall when it flows with tremendous force.

Hotel

A traditional country inn set in the picturesque location of Upper Teesdale, The High Force Hotel is a perfect hub for exploring the plethora of things to see and do in the area.

Restaurant

We serve locally-sourced and exceptionally tasty food all day, from breakfast, light bites and lunch through to indulgent evening meals. And The High Force Hotel is an elegant yet wonderfully relaxed setting, with open fires and plenty of rustic charm.

Stargazing

Step into a world of wonder as you explore the night sky from some of the darkest and most breath-taking locations in England. From the powerful presence of High Force Hotel & Waterfall to the historic beauty of Raby Castle, Park & Gardens, our stargazing events offer something truly special for every kind of explorer.

Gift Vouchers

Make an inspired choice this gifting season by choosing a Raby Estate Adventure From Sunday lunches, Moorland Experiences to Stargazing Suppers at High Force Waterfall, a Raby Estates Adventure Gift Voucher is truly something special.

Weddings

Where better can you think of for the perfect waterfall wedding than one of the North of England's greatest natural sights?

North Pennines National Landscapes

High Force is situated within the beautiful Upper Teesdale countryside in the North Pennines National Landscapes. This stunning, upland landscape offers wide-open moors, flower-rich hay meadows, intimate woods, inky-black night skies, curious wildlife, fascinating industrial heritage and tumbling rivers leading to the spectacular High Force Waterfall