Opening times
Gardens and adventure playground run daily 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM in the main season. Castle tours run on selected dates, usually from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
At a glance
Tickets
Gardens & adventure playground: Adult £8, Child £6, Under 5s free. Guided castle tour tickets cost more and include gardens entry and parking.
Entry type
Gardens-and-playground admission, with separately booked guided castle tours on selected dates
Address
Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway DG3 4AQ
Parking and access
Parking is included with gardens and castle tickets, while estate walks use a separate car-parking charge. Follow the estate signs rather than relying entirely on sat nav.
Visit length
Half day to full day
Last entry
Castle tours run at fixed times on selected dates, so book the slot you want rather than assuming a walk-up interior visit.
Parking
Cafe or restaurant
Gift shop
Toilets
Baby changing
Step-free access
Why visit
It combines a proper outdoor estate day with a strong playground and the option of a guided castle interior if you build the visit around a tour slot.
Access
Expect gravel, grass, and some steeper sections once you move beyond the main entry area.
Buggies and prams
The entry hub works with buggies, but the wider gardens and estate use gravel, grass, and some steeper routes.
Toilets
Toilets are available at Larchwood Cabin and the Stableyard, with Larchwood Cabin acting as the easiest family base.
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