Dean Castle & Country Park
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Overview
The Country Park covers over 200 acres, and boasts beautiful woodland walks, an adventure playground, urban farm, visitor centre, tearoom, shop and a fantastic 14th-century castle that houses world class collections including historic weapons and armour. Visitors can explore the park using scenic paths and trails, and with over 80 hectares of countryside within a very urban area, the park is a great way to escape for a while. The urban farm has kune kune pigs, a fallow deer herd, a family of llamas, highland cattle and a pair of loveable donkeys. The Countryside Ranger Service will answer any natural history questions you may have. There is an extensive and varied events programme throughout the year. See the website for details.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Park & Grounds open all year; Castle & Visitor Centre open Apr-Sep 11-5; Oct-Mar, Wed-Sun 10-4
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
About the area
Nestled between the Ayrshire coast, Dumfries & Galloway and South Lanarkshire, charming East Ayrshire encompasses the towns of Kilmarnock, Cumnock, New Cumnock and Stewarton. The county is home to a number of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in the form of lochs, glens rivers and uplands.
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