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Conservation Holidays at DCCP

Date Occurs 01/02/2018 - 31/12/2018
Time Contact us for full details.
Age range
Admission Dependent on length of stay.

Fancy helping behind the scenes conserving the countryside for wildlife, learning new skills and making new friends? Dean Castle Country Park is now offering exciting practical conservation holidays for everyone, to suit every interest and ability at our brand new Treehouse Residential Centre. Try your hand at willow weaving on a living maze, have a camp fire, go rhodie bashing or help us maintain paths in the beautiful Ayrshire countryside. If you love nature, getting outdoors and giving new things a try, then why not have a go? You could make a real difference to Ayrshire's wildlife and have a great time doing it. 

Email: jessica,wharf@eastayrshireleisure.com or call on 01563 554757 for more information.

Next Conservation Holiday date: Friday 28th – Sunday 30th September

 

£1.00 per transaction booking fee.

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Venue Information

  • Dean Castle & Country Park
  • Dean Road
  • Kilmarnock
  • East Ayrshire
  • KA3 1XB
  • Tel: 01563 554734
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Sunday: Grounds Open. Castle Closed
Monday: Grounds Open. Castle Closed
Tuesday: Grounds Open. Castle Closed
Wednesday: Grounds Open. Castle Closed
Thursday: Grounds Open.Castle Closed
Friday: Grounds Open. Castle Closed
Saturday: Grounds Open. Castle Closed
Wheelchair access Yes
Disabled toilet facilities Yes
Temporary displays & changing exhibitions Yes
Events & workshops Yes
Car parking Yes
Car parking nearby Yes
Disabled access Yes
Disabled access (limited to parts of castle) Yes
Tea Room Yes
Urban Farm Yes
School & group visits welcome by appointment Yes
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