Venue Details

  • 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 - 10am - 4pm (last entry - 30 mins before closing), Visitor Centre & Cafe - 10:30am-4.30pm. Kiosk reopens Apr 25 FREE ENTRY
    • Monday: Park & grounds open all year. Castle - 11am - 3pm (last entry - 30 mins before closing), Visitor Centre & Cafe - 9.30am-3.30pm. FREE ENTRY
    • Tuesday: Park & grounds open all year. Castle - 11am - 3pm (last entry - 30 mins before closing), Visitor Centre & Cafe - 9.30am-3.30pm. FREE ENTRY
    • Wednesday: Park & grounds open all year. Castle - 11am - 3pm(last entry - 30 mins before closing), Visitor Centre & Cafe - 9.30am-3.30pm. FREE ENTRY
    • Thursday: Park & grounds open all year. Castle - 11am - 3pm (last entry - 30 mins before closing), Visitor Centre & Cafe - 9.30am-3.30pm. FREE ENTRY
    • Friday: Park & grounds open all year. Castle - 11am - 3pm (last entry - 30 mins before closing), Visitor Centre & Cafe - 9.30am-3.30pm. FREE ENTRY
    • Saturday: Park & grounds open all year.Castle - 10am - 4pm (last entry - 30 mins before closing), Visitor Centre & Cafe- 9.30am-3.30pm. Kiosk reopens Apr 25.. FREE ENTRY

    Venue closed:

    • 25 December 2024
    • 26 December 2024
    • 1 January 2025
    • 2 January 2025
  • Facilities

    • Wheelchair Access
    • Disabled Toilet Facilities
    • Car Parking
    • Visitor Centre
    • Available for Hire
    • Cafe
    • Gift Shop
    • Accessible Changing
    • Baby Changing Facilities
    • Toilets
    • Electric Car Charging Point

Dean Castle Country Park

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.

Explore the recently renovated 14th century castle which houses world class collections and find out more about its rich and bloody history!

Drop into the Visitor Centre to relax in the Treehouse Café while enjoying views over the country park. The Cafe is open daily from 09.30am - 3.30pm, Mon - Sat and 10.30am - 4.30pm on Sundays.

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 before letting the kids burn off some energy at the Adventure Playground. 

Read more about the Country Park and Castle

Venue Details

  • 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 - 10am - 4pm (last entry - 30 mins before closing), Visitor Centre & Cafe - 10:30am-4.30pm. Kiosk reopens Apr 25 FREE ENTRY
    • Monday: Park & grounds open all year. Castle - 11am - 3pm (last entry - 30 mins before closing), Visitor Centre & Cafe - 9.30am-3.30pm. FREE ENTRY
    • Tuesday: Park & grounds open all year. Castle - 11am - 3pm (last entry - 30 mins before closing), Visitor Centre & Cafe - 9.30am-3.30pm. FREE ENTRY
    • Wednesday: Park & grounds open all year. Castle - 11am - 3pm(last entry - 30 mins before closing), Visitor Centre & Cafe - 9.30am-3.30pm. FREE ENTRY
    • Thursday: Park & grounds open all year. Castle - 11am - 3pm (last entry - 30 mins before closing), Visitor Centre & Cafe - 9.30am-3.30pm. FREE ENTRY
    • Friday: Park & grounds open all year. Castle - 11am - 3pm (last entry - 30 mins before closing), Visitor Centre & Cafe - 9.30am-3.30pm. FREE ENTRY
    • Saturday: Park & grounds open all year.Castle - 10am - 4pm (last entry - 30 mins before closing), Visitor Centre & Cafe- 9.30am-3.30pm. Kiosk reopens Apr 25.. FREE ENTRY

    Venue closed:

    • 25 December 2024
    • 26 December 2024
    • 1 January 2025
    • 2 January 2025
  • Facilities

    • Wheelchair Access
    • Disabled Toilet Facilities
    • Car Parking
    • Visitor Centre
    • Available for Hire
    • Cafe
    • Gift Shop
    • Accessible Changing
    • Baby Changing Facilities
    • Toilets
    • Electric Car Charging Point

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. For Sat Nav, enter KA3 1XB.

ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Dean Castle Country Park is a 15 minute walk from Kilmarnock Train Station and main bus terminal 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