Venue Details
Address:
BEANSBURN
KILMARNOCK
EAST AYRSHIRE
KA3 1XB
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Opening Hours:
Mon:11am – 5pm (Apr – Sept) Closed (Oct – Mar)
Tue:11am – 5pm (Apr – Sept) Closed (Oct – Mar)
Wed:11am – 5pm (Apr – Sept) 10am – 4pm (Oct – Mar)
Thu:11am – 5pm (Apr – Sept) 10am – 4pm (Oct – Mar)
Fri:11am – 5pm (Apr – Sept) 10am – 4pm (Oct – Mar)
Sat:11am – 5pm (Apr – Sept) 10am – 4pm (Oct – Mar)
Sun:11am – 5pm (Apr – Sept) 10am – 4pm (Oct – Mar)
** Please note that access is limited to areas of the castle**
Disabled Plus Facilities:
Core/Other Facilities:
A fantastic free day out for all the family. The country park, covering over 200 acres, is nestled in the heart of Kilmarnock and offers something for kids and adults alike to enjoy. It is home to one of Ayrshire's best preserved castles which was the stronghold of the Boyd family for over 400 years.
Free admission
4 star attraction
Regular tours of the stunning 14th century castle
Regularly changing exhibition programme
Displays of weaponry, musical instruments, Burns artefacts
Urban farm area
Adventure playground
Visitor Centre
Self guided walks and trails
Annual events programme
Ranger Service
School visits
Public toilets
Free car parking
Picnic areas
Contact:
Louise Kyle
Telephone: (01563) 554734
E-mail: info@deancastle.com
FAX:
Dean Castle & Country Park events
26/05/2013
Dean Castle Country Park has recently received a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to develop a £4.1 million improvement project. As part of this...
Dean Castle & Country Park, 11am - 3pm, free
23/06/2013
Dean Castle Country Park has recently received a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to develop a £4.1 million improvement project. As part of this...
Dean Castle & Country Park, 11am - 3pm, free
01/07/2013 - 05/07/2013
Summer Nature Camp is a unique and exciting ‘educational adventure’ for young people of 8 years and older. This week long, day camp offers a once in...
Dean Castle & Country Park, 11am - 3pm, £50 per week
07/07/2013
Take home one of nature’s own transformers, watch it change from a crawly caterpillar to a beautiful winged...
Dean Castle & Country Park, 2pm - 4pm, £2 per caterpillar
13/07/2013 - 14/07/2013
Bard in the Botanics will return to Dean Castle Courtyard to perform the Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, following their hugely popular...
Dean Castle & Country Park, ., tbc
15/07/2013 - 19/07/2013
Summer Nature Camp is a unique and exciting ‘educational adventure’ for young people of 8 years and older. This week long, day camp offers a once in...
Dean Castle & Country Park, 11am - 3pm, £50 per week
21/07/2013
Dean Castle Country Park has recently received a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to develop a £4.1 million improvement project. As part of this...
Dean Castle Country Park, 4am - 7am, free
29/07/2013 - 02/08/2013
Summer Nature Camp is a unique and exciting ‘educational adventure’ for young people of 8 years and older. This week long, day camp offers a once in...
Dean Castle & Country Park, 11am - 3pm, £50 per week
11/08/2013
Yes indeed, pets win prizes at Dean Castle Country Park!!!
Enter your pet in the annual pet show and browse the pet product stalls and animal...
Dean Castle & Country Park, 11am - 3pm, free
18/08/2013
Dean Castle Country Park has recently received a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to develop a £4.1 million improvement project. As part of this...
Dean Castle & Country Park, 11am - 3pm, free