Culzean Castle & Country Park
As we move out of the coronavirus lockdown, we’re pleased to be able to welcome back visitors to our outdoor spaces. Some of our buildings (historic buildings, visitor facilities, cafés and shops) remain closed. The toilet facilities at Culzean are open. We hope to open the play parks soon. We urge people to check opening times on the website and to carefully observe social distancing. Please pre-book if you plan to visit Culzean up to Monday 10 August. From Thursday 13 August there is no need to book. See the ‘Planning your visit’ page for more details.
About this place
Robert Adam’s cliff-top masterpiece rises above a world of woods, beaches, secret follies and play parks
- Discover 40 buildings and secret follies in this country park, including the magnificent cliff-top castle.
- Don’t miss Robert Adam’s Oval Staircase – the dramatic centrepiece of the castle.
- Explore the woods, beaches, parkland, Swan Pond, deer park and cliffs.
- Admire the enormous collection of flintlock pistols and military swords.
- Run wild in the Adventure Cove and Wild Woodland play areas.
This glorious 260ha estate was once the playground of David Kennedy, 10th Earl of Cassillis – a man who was keen to impress with his wealth and status. Opulent to the extreme, the park is planted with conifers and beech, sculpted around miles of sandy coastline dotted with caves, and finished off with a Swan Pond, an ice house, flamboyant formal gardens and fruit-filled glasshouses.
The castle itself is perched on the Ayrshire cliffs, incorporating everything the earl could wish for in his country home. It was designed by Robert Adam in the late 18th century and is filled to the turrets with treasures that tell the stories of the people who lived here.
Today’s Opening Hours
- Castle
- Closed
- Home Farm, Café & Shop
- 10.30–16.30
- Adventure Cove and Wild Woodland
- Closed
- Country Park
- 10.00–17.00
Entry prices
- Adult
- £11.85
- Concession
- £8.50
- Family
- £27.05
- One adult family
- £20.10
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Advance Booking: Culzean Country Park
Friday 7 August 2020 – Monday 10 August 2020
We’re introducing an advance booking system to help manage visitor numbers and maintain safe, social distancing. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. Please note we’ll be turning people away who arrive and haven’t booked.
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