Updates
Annanhill Golf Course is now open. Read more here
The Phase 1 re-opening of Dean Castle Country Park took place on Friday 29 May. Read more here
The play park at Dean Castle Country Park re-opened on Mon 29 June. Read more here
We've launched a new Facebook page to capture your memories of lockdown. Read more here
Panto postponed until 2021. Read more here
Cairn Table Run & River Ayr Way Challenge postponed. Read more here
Dean Castle Country Park
Venue Details
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Contact Details
Dean Road
Kilmarnock
KA3 1XB
Enquiries:
Call 01563 554734
rangers@eastayrshireleisure.com
For School Or Groups:
rangers@eastayrshireleisure.com -
Opening Hours
- Sunday: Visitor Centre & Cafe 10am-3.30pm. Park & grounds open all year. Castle closed.
- Monday: Park & grounds open all year. Castle closed.
- Tuesday: Park & grounds open all year. Castle closed.
- Wednesday: Visitor Centre & Cafe 11am-3.30pm. Park & grounds open all year. Castle closed.
- Thursday: Visitor Centre & Cafe 11am-3.30pm. Park & grounds open all year. Castle closed.
- Friday: Visitor Centre & Cafe 11am-3.30pm. Park & grounds open all year. Castle closed.
- Saturday: Visitor Centre & Cafe 10am-3.30pm. Park & grounds open all year. Castle closed.
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Facilities
- Wheelchair Access
- Disabled Toilet Facilities
- Car Parking
- Visitor Centre
- Available for Hire
- Cafe
- Gift Shop
- Accessible Changing
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Toilets
The phase 1 re-opening of Dean Castle Country Park came into effect as of Friday 29th May. We have implemented a number of measures to ensure visitors can enjoy the park as safely as possible. Please take the time to read more below.
Dean Castle Country Park is a fantastic free day out for all the family. The country park, covering over 200 acres, is nestled in the heart of Kilmarnock and offers something for the whole family to enjoy.
Drop in to the Rural Life Centre where you can learn more about sustainable living and enjoy some beautiful woodland walks, learning more about the history of the estate and spotting local wildlife along the way.
Children can run wild in the adventure playground and explore the Urban Farm to meet our farm animals.
Drop into the Visitor Centre to relax in the café while enjoying views over the country park and pick up a souvenir of your visit from the gift shop.
The Country Park has an extensive events programme throughout the year too – from pond dipping and nature walks with the Countryside Rangers to Harvest Festivals, family fun days and more!
The Country Park also boasts a fantastic 14th century castle which is currently undergoing restoration to allow it to enjoyed by future generations to come. Whilst these works are taking place, the castle’s incredible collections of arms and armour, early musical instrument collections and more are on display at the nearby Dick Institute.
Visitor Centre and Café will be closed on a Monday and Tuesday. Visitor Centre Café open Wednesday- Friday 11am-3.30pm, offering soup and sandwiches, hot drinks and cakes. Saturday/Sunday 10am-3.30pm offering breakfast rolls, lunch menu and hot drinks and cakes. Public toilets will be available at the Rural Life Centre daily.
Admission Free.
Venue Hire:
This venue is available for hire, get in touch for more info.
Venue Details
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Contact Details
Dean Road
Kilmarnock
KA3 1XB
Enquiries:
Call 01563 554734
rangers@eastayrshireleisure.com
For School Or Groups:
rangers@eastayrshireleisure.com -
Opening Hours
- Sunday: Visitor Centre & Cafe 10am-3.30pm. Park & grounds open all year. Castle closed.
- Monday: Park & grounds open all year. Castle closed.
- Tuesday: Park & grounds open all year. Castle closed.
- Wednesday: Visitor Centre & Cafe 11am-3.30pm. Park & grounds open all year. Castle closed.
- Thursday: Visitor Centre & Cafe 11am-3.30pm. Park & grounds open all year. Castle closed.
- Friday: Visitor Centre & Cafe 11am-3.30pm. Park & grounds open all year. Castle closed.
- Saturday: Visitor Centre & Cafe 10am-3.30pm. Park & grounds open all year. Castle closed.
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Facilities
- Wheelchair Access
- Disabled Toilet Facilities
- Car Parking
- Visitor Centre
- Available for Hire
- Cafe
- Gift Shop
- Accessible Changing
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Toilets
How to Find Us
BY CAR
From the North and South (Glasgow and Prestwick Airports). From A77, take the B7038 turn off,
follow the B7038/Glasgow Road towards the town centre and turn left onto Dean Road. The main
car park is on the left.
ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Dean Castle Country Park is a 15 minute walk from Kilmarnock Train Station or a 5 minute walk from
the X76 Kilmarnock-Glasgow bus route. Alight on Glasgow Road, Kilmarnock, then follow Dean Road
to the Country Park.
BY BIKE
Dean Castle Country Park is on the National Cycle Network. Use Route 73 to get here.
DISABLED VISITORS & BLUE BADGE HOLDERS.
Disabled parking is available