Bowhill House and Country Estate

Bowhill works best as a flexible play-and-walk day rather than a house-first heritage visit. The adventure playground and estate space are what make it parent-friendly, while the Victorian Home tours only run on selected dates, so it helps to decide which version of the visit you actually want before you travel.

Best for Families in the Borders who want outdoor space and play first, with house access as an optional extra on selected dates

House Ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-12, 13+ Half to full day

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Opening times

Grounds and Adventure Playground open on selected 2026 dates, generally 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Victorian Home tours run on selected August dates at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:30 PM.

Tickets

Grounds and Adventure Playground day tickets: Adult £8, Child £6, Under 3s free. Victorian Home tour: Adult £17, Child £8.50.

Entry type

Grounds and Adventure Playground tickets, with separate Victorian Home tour tickets

Address

Bowhill House, Selkirk, Scottish Borders TD7 5ET

Parking and access

The main family visit uses the estate parking by the playground and cafe, while General's Bridge car park for estate walks is £3.

Visit length

Half day to full day

Last entry

Grounds opening dates vary through the year, and Victorian Home tours run only on selected August dates at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:30 PM.

Parking Gift shop Toilets Adventure Playground Tearoom

Official source Visitor information

Checked 14 March 2026

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