Why visit
It combines a big castle setting with playground time, gardens, and grounds that give children more to do than a standard house tour.
Before you go
At a glance
Opening times, tickets, address, parking, and the main practical details for planning your visit.
Opening times
The main castle, grounds, Courtyard Cafe, and main estate gates are currently closed for the winter season until spring 2026. The Walled Garden, Apple Shed, and Terrace Cafe remain open daily.
Tickets
Current tickets are Castle, Gardens and Grounds £22, Gardens and Grounds £10, with children under 16 free.
Address
Floors Castle Golden Gate, Roxburgh St, Kelso, Scottish Borders TD5 7RL
Postcode
TD5 7RL
Parking
A large visitor car park with overflow capacity is available, with disabled parking nearer the courtyard and house.
Last entry
The main castle season is currently closed until spring 2026, so use the live visitor page for reopening dates before travelling.
Visit length
3-5 hours
Entry type
Castle, Gardens and Grounds or Gardens and Grounds admission, with children under 16 free
Official source
Official website
Planning shortcut
Plan this visit faster
The key trip-planning answers families usually want before committing to the day.
Best for
Families in the Borders who want a longer outdoor castle day and are happy to plan around seasonal opening changes.
How long to spend
Allow 3 to 5 hours for a fuller family visit, especially if the playground and grounds are part of the plan.
Trip overview
About this location
The main reasons families add this stop to a Scotland itinerary.
Floors Castle is better treated as an outdoor Borders family day than a quick stately-home stop. The playground, grounds, and space to roam are a big part of the appeal, so it works best when the weather is decent and you are happy to give it several hours rather than squeezing it into a short heritage visit.
Scotland's largest inhabited castle with magnificent rooms and extensive parkland. The adventure playground and woodland walks make this perfect for families while the castle interior showcases centuries of aristocratic life. Beautiful Border countryside setting provides stunning backdrop for family photos.
On-site practicals
Facilities and amenities
Useful facilities families often check before visiting.
Restaurant
Gift shop
Adventure playground
Parking
Toilets
Family planning
Parent tips
Extra context to make the visit smoother.
Check whether you want the full castle ticket or a gardens-only day before you book, because children under 16 now go free either way. The adventure playground and wider grounds make this more of an outdoor family day than a quick heritage browse. A large car park with overflow capacity helps on busy days, but the main castle season is closed in winter so do not rely on older summer articles.
Visual preview
Photos
A quick look at the setting before you visit.
Community notes
Reviews
What families are saying.