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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: Park & grounds open all year. Castle closed. Visitor Centre open daily 11.30-3.30pm, Kiosk open 11-3pm.
- Monday: Park & grounds open all year. Castle closed. Visitor Centre open daily 11.30-3.30pm
- Tuesday: Park & grounds open all year. Castle closed. Visitor Centre open daily 11.30-3.30pm
- Wednesday: Park & grounds open all year. Castle closed. Visitor Centre open daily 11.30-3.30pm
- Thursday: Park & grounds open all year. Castle closed. Visitor Centre open daily 11.30-3.30pm
- Friday: Park & grounds open all year. Castle closed. Visitor Centre open daily 11.30-3.30pm
- Saturday: Park & grounds open all year. Castle closed. Visitor Centre open daily 11.30-3.30pm, Kiosk open 11-3pm.
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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
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 into the Visitor Centre to relax in the Treehouse Café while enjoying views over the country park. The Cafe is open daily from 11.30am - 3.30pm. Outdoor seating is also available.
*The Treehouse Cafe, Visitor Centre and toilet facilities are now open. The Kiosk, located at the Rural Life Centre is open on Saturdays & Sundays for takeaway drinks and snacks (11am - 3pm)
**We would like to advise visitors to Dean Castle Country Park that essential maintenance of our water system is currently underway and may cause disruption to some of our paths and main routes throughout the park. For your safety, the contractors on site will ensure signage, barriers and diversions are in place and we urge you to follow all guidance and exercise caution.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and hope it will not detract from the enjoyment of your visit to our beautiful country park.
Visit 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.
Inspired by the 14th century castle and it's surroundings, our Adventure Play Space has been designed to encourage freedom, choice and excitement within a natural setting and is deliberately different from the urban playparks throughout Kilmarnock.
Our play park equipment is identified by shape and colour coding showing the suitability of the apparatus for each age range. Where no age group sign is evident, or where equipment has a possible defect, we would advise you not to use it and to report the matter to a member of the East Ayrshire Leisure team or contact us at info@eastayrshireleisure.com
No age restriction: Musical Tubes, Tree Board, Musical Ball, Trampoline, Roundabout
2 – 6 years: Hedgehog Slide, Cradle Swing, Balance Boards, See Saw
7 – 12 years: Adventure Play Unit, Pod Swing, Standing Rope Swing
The Kiosk will be open daily from 11am - 3pm for takeaway drinks and snacks.
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.
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: Park & grounds open all year. Castle closed. Visitor Centre open daily 11.30-3.30pm, Kiosk open 11-3pm.
- Monday: Park & grounds open all year. Castle closed. Visitor Centre open daily 11.30-3.30pm
- Tuesday: Park & grounds open all year. Castle closed. Visitor Centre open daily 11.30-3.30pm
- Wednesday: Park & grounds open all year. Castle closed. Visitor Centre open daily 11.30-3.30pm
- Thursday: Park & grounds open all year. Castle closed. Visitor Centre open daily 11.30-3.30pm
- Friday: Park & grounds open all year. Castle closed. Visitor Centre open daily 11.30-3.30pm
- Saturday: Park & grounds open all year. Castle closed. Visitor Centre open daily 11.30-3.30pm, Kiosk open 11-3pm.
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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