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Garden Name: Culzean Castle & Country Park
Last Modified: 27/01/2010
Garden ID: 0205

pic: 0205_culzean.jpg

Owner: National Trust for Scotland
Address:
Maybole
South Ayrshire

Postcode: KA19 8LE
County: Scotland

tel: 01655 884400
fax: 01655 884522
website: www.nts.org.uk
email: culzean {at} nts.org.uk

Features: 
Attractions include enchanting Victorian walled garden with newly restored vinery, wildlife garden, herb garden, children's adventure playground, swan pond, deer park, camellia house and gas house exhibition
The Castle Armoury is home to one of the most important collections of arms in existence
18th century Culzean Castle, Robert Adam's final masterpiece, is one of the National Trust for Scotland's finest properties

English Heritage Grade:


Opening Times:
Castle & Garden. 21st Mar - 31st Oct; 7 days a week; 10.30am - 5pm last admission 4pm.
Country Park, all year, 7 days a week; 9.30am - sunset

Best Times of Year to Visit: 
Spring - autumn

To see: 
Bulbs, borders, tree and shrub collection, glasshouses

National Collection: 


National Garden Scheme days: No
Comments: 

Parties / Coaches: Yes 
Comments: 

Viewing by Appointment: Yes
Comments:  

House Open for Viewing: Yes
Comments: 1st Apr - 1st Nov; 7 days a week; 10.30am - 5pm last admission 4pm.

Admission Prices:
Castle & Garden: Adult £12; Concession £8; Family £30; Family (1parent) £25. Groups £9 - Country park groups £5.50
Car Park Pay & Display £2 after 5pm
Country Park: Adult £8; Concession £5; Family £20; Family (1parent) £16

Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Shop: Yes
Plants for Sale: Yes
Lunches: Yes
Teas: Yes
Refreshments: Yes
Picnics: Yes
Dogs allowed: No
Only on Lead: No
Events: Yes

Other Facilities:



Designer: 
Description of Garden:
Culzean Castle and Country Park are situated on the Ayrshire coast and lie within an extensive and significant historic designed landscape of around 286 hectares. The gardens and garden-related policies cover an area of approximately 30 acres stretching from the Castle and its dramatic cliff-top setting, to the Swan Pond at the southern area of the property. In the more formal areas around the Castle are the Fountain Court and Terraces, where the plant collection reflects the mild climate influenced by the Gulf Stream. The key feature of the North Walled Garden is the double herbaceous border, complemented by traditional fruit and vegetables. The South Walled garden is laid out to a contemporary design, within which sit a newly restored Victorian Vinery and a grotto. Informal woodland walks link the main areas of interest. Significant garden buildings include the Orangery and the Camellia House.


History: 
The main designed landscape around the Castle was laid out c. 1800 in the Picturesque style. Culzean Castle Estate was acquired by the Trust in 1945. The Country Park, which includes the garden was designated in 1969, the first in Scotland. It is owned and administered by the Trust and is managed and financed in partnership with South Ayrshire Council. The property is quite deliberately maintained as an example of a country house in an appropriate setting.

Local Inns: 


Accomodation: 
Creebridge House Hotel, Minnigaff, Newton Stewart
Fairways Private Hotel, Prestwick

Restaurants: 


Village/Town/Sightseeing: