To protect people, all our properties are now closed. This includes gardens and grounds, as well as car parks at our countryside places. We urge people to follow the latest advice and stay at home. We look forward to welcoming you again, once it’s safe for everyone.
Getting here
Opening times
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Castle
- Current period28 Oct–31 May 2020, closed 1 Jun–25 Oct, daily, 10.30–16.30 (last entry 16.00) 26 Oct–31 Dec, closed
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Home Farm, Shop & Restaurant
*Home Farm, shop and restaurant will be closed on 24–26 Dec and 1 Jan.
- 28 Oct–19 Mar 2020, daily*, 10.30–16.00 Current period20 Mar–31 May 2020, closed 1 Jun–25 Oct, daily, 10.00–17.00 26 Oct–31 Dec, daily, 10.30–16.00
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Adventure Cove
*Play areas will be closed 24–26 Dec and 1 Jan.
- 28 Oct–19 Mar 2020, daily*, 10.30–16.00 Current period20 Mar–31 May 2020, closed 1 Jun–31 Oct, daily, 10.00 onwards 1 Nov–31 Dec, daily, 10.00 onwards
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Wild Woodland
*Play areas will be closed 24–26 Dec and 1 Jan.
- 28 Oct–19 Mar 2020, daily*, 10.30–16.00 Current period20 Mar–31 May 2020, closed 1 Jun–31 Oct, daily, 10.00–17.00 1 Nov–31 Dec, daily, 10.00–16.00
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Country Park
- 1 Jan–22 Mar, daily, dawn–dusk Current period23 Mar–31 May, closed 1 Jun–31 Dec, daily, dawn–dusk
Entry prices
- Adult
- £17.00
- Family
- £42.25
- One adult family
- £33.25
- Concession
- £12.65
- Adult
- £3.00
- Concession
- £2.00
Planning your visit
Getting around
With over 240 hectares to explore, we want to make sure you get the most from your day at Culzean. 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.
Free transport is available, taking visitors from Home Farm, the Viaduct, Walled Garden and Swan Pond (please check operating times on arrival).
Visitors may take photographs inside the castle, but please note that no flash photography is permitted. Feeding of the animals in the Deer Park is at 11am and 2pm.
Please see our drop-down Facilities below for helpful information about planning your visit.
For more information about planning your visit please see our frequently asked questions.
Facilities & access
We have a concessionary rate for disabled visitors and a complimentary ticket policy for personal assistants.
Visual
- Some parts of the venue have low lighting.
- We have information in large print.
- The Talking Guide App guides you from room to room, giving you an overview of the people that lived and worked at the castle and the estate.
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.
Accessible toilets are located at Home Farm, Swan Pond and the castle.
Recharge your batteries with a delicious meal, snack or drink at one of our cafés situated throughout the country park: the Home Farm Kitchen, the Old Stables Coffee House, the Aviary or the Swan Pond Ice Cream Parlour.
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.
Guided tours of the castle take place every day at 11am and 2.30pm from 4 April to 27 October.
There’s an induction loop in the auditorium.
Car parks are situated at Home Farm, the Walled Garden and the Swan Pond. Parking is free for members.
Visit the Home Farm Gift Shop to find that special gift – there’s something to please everyone. Or grab a bargain in our second-hand book shop.
The castle shop sells high-quality Scottish-themed gifts and souvenirs. The Coach House Gallery, located in the Clock Tower Courtyard, is run by our resident artists and offers visitors the opportunity to purchase original artworks and affordable prints. The Bookshop, situated a short walk from Home Farm in the new stables block, is run by volunteer group Friends of Culzean and offers good-quality second-hand books.
Toilets are located at Home Farm, Swan Pond and the castle.
There’s level access from the main entrance or Home Farm to:
- Accessible toilet
- Shop
- Home Farm restaurant
- Old Stables coffee house
Manual wheelchairs and motorised scooters are available if booked in advance (01655 884400).