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Castle Kennedy Gardens

Garden, Park & Outdoor · Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland · Stranraer, DG9 8SL

Castle Kennedy Gardens is a garden, park & outdoor in Dumfries and Galloway, 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.

PriceAdult £8 · Child £3 · Family £19
Estimated advance online pricing (2025/26 levels); verify on the official site before booking.
Best time to goSpring for rhododendrons; summer for the lily pond.
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 agesAll ages
If it rainsOutdoor: pick dry days
Money saverFree or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic.
Top tips75 acres of gardens between two lochs near Stranraer, with a tearoom.
What to packWellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream

Prices and tips here are estimates. Check the venue's website before you go.

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