Looking towards Culzean Castle, with the Fountain Court garden in the foreground.

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Culzean Castle & Country Park

Planning your visit

Getting here

Culzean is off the A719, 12 miles south of Ayr and 4 miles west of Maybole.

Address Culzean Castle Maybole South Ayrshire KA19 8LE OS Ref: NS232103

Contact information

Telephone: 01655 884455

Email address: culzean@nts.org.uk

Get directions

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Opening times

Castle: Current period 29 Mar–2 Nov, daily, 10.30–16.30 (last entry 16.00) 3 Nov–29 Mar 2026, closed
Country park Please note the toilets are open during Country Park opening times.: Current period 29 Mar–2 Nov, daily, 10.00–17.00 3 Nov–31 Dec, daily, 10.00–16.00
Walled garden: Current period 29 Mar–2 Nov, daily, 10.00–16.30 3 Nov–31 Dec, daily, 10.00–16.00
Home Farm Kitchen Please note last food orders are at 14.30 on Thu 19 June, and Home Farm Kitchen will close at 15.00 on Tue 1 July.: Current period 29 Mar–2 Nov, daily, 10.00–17.00 3 Nov–31 Dec, daily, 10.00–16.00 (last food orders 15.00)
Home Farm Shop: Current period 29 Mar–2 Nov, daily, 10.00–17.00 3 Nov–31 Dec, daily, 10.00–16.00
Second-hand Bookshop: Current period 2 Jan–31 Dec, daily, 11.00–15.00
Old Stables Coffee House We will also be open on Mon 16 and Thu 19 June.: 22 Apr–26 Jun, Sat–Sun, 11.00–16.00 Current period 27 Jun–31 Aug, daily, 11.00–16.00 1 Sep–2 Nov, Sat–Sun, 11.00–16.00 3 Nov–31 Dec, closed
Aviary ice cream parlour Please note Mackie’s ice cream tubs are available to purchase from the Swan Pond Cafe and Home Farm Kitchen when the Aviary is closed.: 3 Jan–26 Jun, closed Current period 27 Jun–31 Aug, daily, 12.00–16.00 1 Sep–18 Sep, Sat–Sun, 12.00–16.00 19 Sep–22 Sep, daily, 12.00–16.00 23 Sep–31 Dec, closed
Swan Pond Café: 22 Apr–26 Jun, Sat–Sun, 11.00–16.00 Current period 27 Jun–31 Aug, daily, 11.00–16.00 1 Sep–18 Sep, Sat–Sun, 11.00–16.00 19 Sep–22 Sep, daily, 11.00–16.00 23 Sep–12 Oct, Sat–Sun, 11.00–16.00 13 Oct–20 Oct, daily, 11.00–16.00 21 Oct–31 Dec, Sat–Sun, 11.00–15.00
Adventure Cove play park: Current period 29 Mar–2 Nov, daily, 10.00–17.00 3 Nov–31 Dec, daily, 10.00–16.00
Wild Woodland play park: Current period 29 Mar–2 Nov, daily, 10.00–16.30 3 Nov–31 Dec, daily, 10.00–16.00
Gas House and Carriage House: Current period 29 Mar–2 Nov, daily, 10.00–16.00 3 Nov–29 Mar 2026, closed

Entry prices

Castle & Country Park

Adult: £22.00
Concession: £16.50
Child: £11.00
Family: £55.00
One adult family: £33.00
Young Scot: £1.00

Country Park

Adult: £16.00
Concession: £12.00
Child: £8.00
Family: £40.00
One adult family: £24.00
Young Scot: £1.00

Members go free

At all Trust places, admission is free for members.

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Planning your visit

Please note that pre-booking is not required.

With over 240 hectares to explore, we want to make sure you get the most from your day at Culzean.

Grazing livestock are present at this site, outwith the main visitor areas. However, please keep your dog under close control and let the animals have some space if you encounter them. Thank you for showing consideration for the safety of our livestock and wildlife.

Please be aware that honeybees are kept in hives at this site.

Download our map or pick up a copy when you arrive.

Our waymarked trail map will lead you on four different journeys around Culzean and you’re bound to discover something new during your visit.

We run a volunteer buggy service from Home Farm to the castle. While we aim to have this operating on a daily basis, the buggy service is solely operated by volunteers, and this may not always be possible. Please check with us prior to arrival to avoid disappointment.

Please see our drop-down Facilities below for helpful information about planning your visit.

Please note that BBQs are not permitted in Culzean Country Park.

For more information about planning your visit, please see our frequently asked questions.

Facilities & access

We have a complimentary ticket policy for personal assistants.

We’ve created a detailed Accessibility Guide for Culzean Castle to assist with your visit.

Independent visitor reviews of accessibility at Culzean can be found on the Euan’s Guide website.

3G/4G coverage

Accessible parking

Accessible toilets are located at Home Farm, Swan Pond and the castle.

Baby changing facilities are located at Home Farm, Swan Pond and the castle.

Bike racks are available.

Buggy access

A taste of Culzean: refresh and refuel on your day out

Discover delightful food and drink options across the estate, each offering a unique taste of Culzean’s charm.

Step into the past at Home Farm Kitchen, housed within the old cattle byre of the original farm complex. Here, you can savour a delicious menu of home-made food, all freshly prepared in our kitchens. On a sunny day, take your meal alfresco and dine at one of the tables in our cobbled courtyard. It’s the perfect spot to relax and soak up the historic atmosphere.

Savour the views (and scones!) at the Old Stables Coffee House. Enjoy freshly made sandwiches and salads or select from our tempting sweet treats. With its inviting interior and breathtaking views of the Isle of Arran, it’s the ideal setting to relax and reflect during your visit.

Fuel your fun at the Swan Pond Café. If you’re exploring Adventure Cove and the Wild Woodland, the Swan Pond Café is the perfect pit-stop for delicious sandwiches, drinks, and snacks to keep the whole family fuelled. And for a truly indulgent treat, visit the Aviary Ice Cream Parlour, where you’ll find irresistible scoops of Mackie’s famous ice cream.

Children’s activities

Coach parking

Dogs are very welcome but should be kept under control at all times and must be on a lead in the Walled Garden.

Only assistance dogs are permitted inside the buildings and the adventure playgrounds.

There are two 7kW electric car charging posts at Culzean.

Highchair

There are eight holiday properties at Culzean:

Ardlochan Lodge (sleeps 4)

Brewhouse Flat (sleeps 4)

Garden House (sleeps 5)

Royal Artillery Cottage (sleeps 4)

North Firbank (sleeps 4)

North Segganwell (sleeps 2)

South Segganwell (sleeps 2)

The Clocktower (sleeps 6)

Booking a holiday with the National Trust for Scotland helps us to protect this special place, now and for the future.

Car parks are situated at Home Farm, the Walled Garden and the Swan Pond. Parking is free for members.

Please note that BBQs are not permitted in Culzean Country Park.

Our accessible playground, Adventure Cove, is a perfect space to let your little ones’ imaginations go wild.

For older children, Wild Woodland beautifully mirrors many of the estate’s historical stone features and landmarks, such as the Cat Gates, Orangery and Powder House. This exciting adventure play park and treetop attraction sits within an ancient deciduous woodland spread over an acre of the country park.

Self-guided trails

Home Farm Gift Shop has a range of well-loved National Trust for Scotland favourites and classic souvenir items, as well as tempting seasonal and locally sourced products. Even better, all profits go back into the conservation of Culzean.

Whether you’re after some retail therapy, a last-minute gift or to stock up on greetings cards and your favourite jam, you’ll find it in the Culzean shop.

The shop is open every day and every penny you spend goes back into looking after this special place.

You can also shop online for a great collection of gift ideas.

Second-hand bookshop

Get lost in a world of your own by taking a look inside our second-hand bookshop run by friends of Culzean. It’s open daily 11am–3pm.

With fiction, hobbies, classics and children’s books, we have something for everyone. All money raised from the sale of our books directly supports conservation work here at Culzean.

Please note the toilets are open during Country Park opening times.

Toilets, baby changing facilities and accessible toilets are located throughout the park in the following areas:

Home Farm – toilets, baby changing and accessible facilities

Castle – toilets, baby changing and accessible facilities

Swan Pond – toilets, baby changing and accessible facilities

Walks

There’s level access from the main entrance or Home Farm to: