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Floors Castle

Castle & Historic Landmark · Scottish Borders, Scotland · Kelso (winter entrance via the B6397), TD5 7RL

Floors Castle 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 £15 · Child £8 · Family £38
Official site: under-16s go free; annual pass £30 covers the castle, gardens, play area and grounds. The castle and grounds are closed for winter until Easter 2027; the Walled Garden, Terrace Café and Apple Shed shop stay open daily (Autumn/Winter Gardens Pass £3). Adult prices here are estimates.
Opening timesCastle and grounds Easter-autumn (closed for winter until Easter 2027); Walled Garden and Terrace Café open daily all year (enter from the B6397).
Best time to goWeekdays in spring and early autumn.
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 for the grounds; house rooms suit about 6+ (prams may need to stay at the door)
Under-16s free; play area in the grounds.
If it rainsMixed: house rooms are indoors, gardens and grounds are outdoors
FoodTerrace Café daily; Courtyard Café in the main season.
Money saverCheck National Trust, Historic Houses or English Heritage membership value; family tickets usually beat singles.
Top tipsSee the castle first, then the walled garden and play area.
What to packComfortable shoes, layers, picnic for the grounds, carrier for toddlers

Partly checked on 23 Oct 2026. Confirm prices and times on the venue's website. Venue website or source

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