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    Green Tourism Award - Silver
    Guided Tour of the Castle
    Thu 1 Apr - Sun 31 Oct
    Guided Tour of the Castle Discover Culzean Castle – a guided tour. More>
    Discover Culzean Castle – a guided tour.

    Held daily from April to October.



    • 01 Apr 2010 - 31 October 2010 : 15:00 - 16:00


    • Ticket price is included in admission cost.



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    Cadbury Easter Egg Trail
    Sat 3 Apr - Mon 5 Apr
    Cadbury Easter Egg Trail Join in the family fun at one of our biggest Cadbury Easter Trails! More>
    Join in the family fun at one of our biggest Cadbury Easter Trails!

    As well as the trail to follow and children's entertainers, there'll be giant outdoor games for the whole family to enjoy! Follow the trail, collect the clues, solve the puzzle and win a Cadbury Easter egg!



    Last trail is at 3.30pm. £1 per trail, normal admission prices apply.


    • 03 Apr 2010 - 05 April 2010 : 10:30 - 16:30


    • Child : £ 1.00



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    Acorn Craft Fair
    Dates between : Sat 3 Apr - Sun 8 Aug
    Acorn Craft Fair Craft Fair - Stone Barn at the Visitor Centre. More>
    Craft Fair - Stone Barn at the Visitor Centre.

    Join us at the Craft Fair whatever the weather!



    • 03 Apr 2010 : 11:00 - 17:00
    • 04 Apr 2010 : 11:00 - 17:00
    • 29 May 2010 : 11:00 - 17:00
    • 30 May 2010 : 11:00 - 17:00
    • 31 May 2010 : 11:00 - 17:00
    • 10 Jul 2010 : 11:00 - 17:00
    • 11 Jul 2010 : 11:00 - 17:00
    • 07 Aug 2010 : 11:00 - 17:00
    • 08 Aug 2010 : 11:00 - 17:00


    • Ticket price is included in admission cost.



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    Band Call - Maybole Pipe Band
    Sun 4 Apr
    Band Call - Maybole Pipe Band Come hear the band play at Fountain Court. More>
    Come hear the band play at Fountain Court.

    (Weather permitting).



    • 04 Apr 2010 : 14:30 - 16:30


    • Ticket price is included in admission cost.



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    Explore Culzean's Caves
    Sat 17 Apr
    Explore Culzean's Caves The caves are a Scheduled Ancient Monument normally closed to the public More>
    The caves are a Scheduled Ancient Monument normally closed to the public

    Places limited – bookings accepted only on Friday 16 April at Visitor Centre after 0900

    (tel 01655 884400) Children must be 8 years or over and accompanied by an adult.

    Meet at Visitor Centre




    • 17 Apr 2010 : 10:30 - 12:00


    • Adult : £ 8.00
    • Child : £ 4.00



    For further information please call 0844 4932149


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    Culzean Family Fun Run 2010
    Sun 25 Apr
    Culzean Family Fun Run 2010 Up to 300 entrants negotiate their way over possibly the most scenic 10k Fun Run course in Britain More>
    Up to 300 entrants negotiate their way over possibly the most scenic 10k Fun Run course in Britain

    Closing date for entries – 24 April. Run starts at 14.00.



    • 25 Apr 2010 : 14:00 - 18:00


    • Ticket price is included in admission cost.



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    Pond Dipping
    Sun 2 May
    Pond Dipping Bring wellies and join us for some pond dipping. Come and find out more about the amazing world of pond creatures living here at Culzean Castle. More>
    Bring wellies and join us for some pond dipping. Come and find out more about the amazing world of pond creatures living here at Culzean Castle.

    Meet at Visitor Centre (wear wellies)



    • 02 May 2010 : 14:00 - 15:30


    • Ticket price is included in admission cost.



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    Explore Culzean's Caves
    Sun 2 May
    Explore Culzean's Caves The caves are a Scheduled Ancient Monument normally closed to the public More>
    The caves are a Scheduled Ancient Monument normally closed to the public

    Places limited – bookings accepted only on day at Visitor Centre after 0900 (tel 01655 884400) Children must be 8 years or over and accompanied by an adult.



    • 02 May 2010 : 14:00 - 15:30


    • Adult : £ 8.00
    • Child : £ 4.00



    For further information please call 0844 4932149


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    For Early Birds - Morning Chorus
    Sun 9 May
    For Early Birds - Morning Chorus Wake up with the birds and return for a light breakfast. More>
    Wake up with the birds and return for a light breakfast.

    Starts at 4am and ends at 6am. Meet at Walled Garden car park. Please note that children must be accompanied.



    • 09 May 2010 : 06:00 - 06:00


    • Adult : £ 5.00
    • Child : £ 3.00



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    Culzean's Gardens
    Sun 9 May
    Culzean's Gardens Garden staff will conduct a tour for garden enthusiasts More>
    Garden staff will conduct a tour for garden enthusiasts

    Meet at Walled Garden car park. Children free - must be accompanied.



    • 09 May 2010 : 14:00 - 15:30


    • Adult : £ 2.00



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    National Moth Night; Moths & Bats
    Sat 15 May
    National Moth Night; Moths & Bats Encounter the night-flying moths of Culzean in close-up More>
    Encounter the night-flying moths of Culzean in close-up

    Places limited – bookings accepted only on day at Visitor Centre after 0900 (tel 01655 884400)

    Meet at Walled Garden car park – bring a torch (weather permitting). Children must be accompanied.




    • 15 May 2010 : 22:00 - 23:30


    • Adult : £ 2.00
    • Child : £ 1.00



    For further information please call 0844 4932149


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    British Longbow Society Zingari Meeting
    Sat 15 May
    British Longbow Society Zingari Meeting Come along and watch. More>
    Come along and watch.

    Fountain Court



    • 15 May 2010 : 10:30 - 15:00


    • Ticket price is included in admission cost.



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    Archaeology Trail - Culzean's Hidden History
    Sun 16 May
    Archaeology Trail - Culzean's Hidden History Discover Culzean’s hidden history. More>
    Discover Culzean’s hidden history.

    Meet at Visitor Centre.



    • 16 May 2010 : 14:00 - 15:30


    • Ticket price is included in admission cost.



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    Evening Excursion - Spring Birdlife
    Wed 19 May
    Evening Excursion - Spring Birdlife Discover Culzean’s birdlife. More>
    Discover Culzean’s birdlife.

    Meet at Swan Pond car park (weather permitting). Children must be accompanied.



    • 19 May 2010 : 19:30 - 21:00


    • Adult : £ 2.00
    • Child : £ 1.00



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    Be Nice to Nettles Week
    Sun 23 May
    Be Nice to Nettles Week How many things can be made out of nettles? More>
    How many things can be made out of nettles?

    Meet at Visitor Centre



    • 23 May 2010 : 14:00 - 15:30


    • Ticket price is included in admission cost.



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    Band Call
    Sun 23 May
    Band Call Irvine and Dreghorn Brass Band More>
    Irvine and Dreghorn Brass Band

    Fountain Court (weather permitting).



    • 23 May 2010 : 14:30 - 16:30


    • Ticket price is included in admission cost.



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    “WEE CRIMSON TIPPÈD FLOW’R”
    Sun 30 May
    “WEE CRIMSON TIPPÈD FLOW’R” Discover the natural world of Robert Burns – an inspirational walk in the woodland More>
    Discover the natural world of Robert Burns – an inspirational walk in the woodland

    Meet at Camellia House



    • 30 May 2010 : 14:30 - 16:00


    • Ticket price is included in admission cost.



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    Poetry Picnic - with the Makar Press Poets in the Walled Garden
    Sun 30 May
    Poetry Picnic - with the Makar Press Poets in the Walled Garden Following in the tradition of Robert Burns, three Ayrshire poets read their own inspiring and highly accessible work – Rowena Love, Michael Malone and Sheila Templeton More>
    Following in the tradition of Robert Burns, three Ayrshire poets read their own inspiring and highly accessible work – Rowena Love, Michael Malone and Sheila Templeton

    Bring a picnic and something to sit on.



    • 30 May 2010 : 12:00 - 14:00


    • Ticket price is included in admission cost.



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    Wake up to Wildlife
    Sun 30 May
    Wake up to Wildlife See what’s up and about in the Park at this time of the morning and return for a light breakfast More>
    See what’s up and about in the Park at this time of the morning and return for a light breakfast

    Meet at Walled Garden car park. Children must be accompanied.



    • 30 May 2010 : 06:00 - 07:30


    • Adult : £ 5.00
    • Child : £ 3.00



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    Carrick 800 - Historical Enactment; Robert Bruce - A King on the Run
    Sun 6 Jun
    Carrick 800 - Historical Enactment; Robert Bruce - A King on the Run Bruce lands at Maidens shore to find his plans have gone astray. He must avoid the men of Aymer de Valence in order to regroup. More>
    Bruce lands at Maidens shore to find his plans have gone astray. He must avoid the men of Aymer de Valence in order to regroup.

    Also learn of the weapons, warriors and way of life in the early 1300s.

    Fountain Court.




    • 06 Jun 2010 : 14:30 - 15:30


    • Ticket price is included in admission cost.



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    Scottish Country Dancing and Ceilidh in the Walled Garden
    Sun 6 Jun
    Scottish Country Dancing and Ceilidh in the Walled Garden Enjoy the exuberance of music and dance in a beautiful location. More>
    Enjoy the exuberance of music and dance in a beautiful location.

    All welcome to join in. Bring a picnic and something to sit on if you are not dancing!



    • 06 Jun 2010 : 14:00 - 17:00


    • Ticket price is included in admission cost.



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    Culzean's Gardens
    Wed 9 Jun
    Culzean's Gardens Garden staff will conduct a tour of the Vinery and gardens More>
    Garden staff will conduct a tour of the Vinery and gardens

    Meet at Walled Garden car park. Children free - must be accompanied.



    • 09 Jun 2010 : 14:00 - 15:30


    • Adult : £ 2.00



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    Celebrate Ayrshire
    Sun 13 Jun
    Celebrate Ayrshire An exciting festival of all things Ayrshire – including farming, fishing, food, arts, history, and the environment. Entertainment and activities for all the family, including archery and musical entertainment. More>
    An exciting festival of all things Ayrshire – including farming, fishing, food, arts, history, and the environment. Entertainment and activities for all the family, including archery and musical entertainment.

    Maybole Pipe Band and the Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra.

    Celebrate and support your local heritage.

    Held at the events Field.




    • 13 Jun 2010 : 11:00 - 16:00


    • Ticket price is included in admission cost.



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    News
    • - Education accolade for Culzean Castle and Country Park

      Staff at the National Trust for Scotland’s Culzean Castle and Country Park have just received a prestigious award in recognition of 25 years of successful education work.  more>

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