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.
Venue Information
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Dean Castle & Country Park
- Dean Road
- Kilmarnock
- East Ayrshire
- KA3 1XB
- Tel: 01563 554734
| 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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