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Bowhill House and Country Estate

Castle & Historic Landmark · Scottish Borders, Scotland · Bowhill, Selkirk, TD7 5ET

Bowhill House and Country Estate is a castle & historic landmark in Scottish Borders, Scotland. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £8 · Child £6 · Family £28
Checked on the official site (2026): Grounds & Adventure Playground day ticket adult £8, child £6, under-3s free (soft play extra); annual pass adult £17.50, child £12.50, family £40. House only by Victorian Home Tour (adult £17, child £8.50) in May and August. Selkirk TD7 5ET.
Opening timesGrounds and playground 10am-5pm: late April, May weekends and bank holidays, daily 1 June-31 August, September weekends; Halloween events in late October. Estate paths open all year 7am-7pm.
Best time to goSummer; estate walks.
School holiday tipLate August is the sweet spot for English/Welsh visitors: Scottish schools are back by mid-August while England/Wales are still on holiday. Early July is the Scottish local peak, so go midweek.
Best agesAbout 5+; steps and uneven ground, so check pram access
Under-3s free; big adventure playground.
If it rainsMixed: walls and courtyards are outdoors, some rooms give shelter
ParkingEstate car park at General's Bridge £3 (meter).
FoodOld Kitchen Café 10am-4pm when the grounds are open; Old Horsebox snacks and ice cream in the playground.
Money saverCheck membership value (English Heritage, National Trust, HES, Cadw); family tickets usually beat singles.
Top tipsHouse and estate with an adventure playground and walks near Selkirk.
What to packSturdy shoes, layers, picnic, carrier for toddlers

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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