OverviewTuesday 30 March 2010
ALL FACILITIES FULLY OPEN
(See General Information)
Ranger Led Guided Walk at 2.00pm daily, unless otherwise specified, from 1 July to 31 August 2010
Guided Tours of Castle take place at 3.00pm daily, during April to October
Children’s Tour of Castle take place at 2.30pm to 3.30pm on Wednesdays and Thursday only during 1 July to 31 August 2010
July & August 2010
Children’s Tour of the Castle
Each Wednesday and Thursday in July and August
2.30pm until 3.30pm
For ages 6 to 11
Children must be accompanied by a parent
Normal admission prices apply
Meet at Castle front desk
Saturday 31 July 2010
Accessing Our Archaeology
10.30am until 3.00pm
A special event, including a guided walk around archaeological sites, a snack lunch, a talk by NTS Archaeologist, Derek Alexander and a tour of the caves. £25 - adults only
Places are limited – bookings will only be accepted from 1 July at Visitor Centre, after 9.00am (tel 01655 884400)
Adults Only - £25.00
Meet at Visitor Centre
August 2010
Children’s Tour of the Castle
Each Wednesday and Thursday in July and August
2.30pm until 3.30pm
For ages 6 to 11
Children must be accompanied by a parent
Normal admission prices apply
Meet at Castle front desk
Sunday 1 August 2010
No Ranger led guided walk
Archaeology Event – Ancient Skills Brought To Life
10.30am until 4.00pm
Come and try your hand at pot-making, quern-grinding, weaving, fire-making and lots more
Activities and demonstrations for all the family
At the Visitor Centre
Tuesday 3 August 2010
Wild Food
2.00pm until 3.30pm
Ranger led activity
Places are limited – bookings will only be accepted on the day at Visitor Centre after 9.00am (tel 01655 884400)
Adult £2.00
Child (accompanied) £1.00
Meet at Visitor Centre
Wednesday 4 August 2010
Bugs and Beasties
2.00pm until 3.30pm
Ranger led activity
Meet at Camellia House
Thursday 5 August 2010
Archaeology Trail - Culzean’s Hidden History
2.00pm until 3.30pm
Ranger led activity
Meet at Visitor Centre
Saturday 7 August 2010
British Longbow Society Scottish Clout Championship Meeting
From 10.30am
In the Events Field
ACORN Craft Fair
11.00am until 5.00pm
In the Stone Barn at Visitor Centre
Sunday 8 August 2010
ACORN Craft Fair
11.00am until 5.00pm
In the Stone Barn at Visitor Centre
Shoreline Ramble
2.00pm until 3.30pm
Ranger led activity
Meet at Visitor Centre (and wear your wellies!)
Monday 9 August 2010
Children’s Week Events (Please scroll down to Children’s Section)
Tuesday 10 August 2010
Children’s Week Events (Please scroll down to Children’s Section)
Culzean’s Gardens
2.00pm until 3.30pm
Garden staff will conduct a tour of the Vinery and gardens for garden enthusiasts
Adult £2.00
Child (accompanied) Free
Meet at Walled Garden car park
Wednesday 11 August 2010
Children’s Week Events (Please scroll down to Children’s Section)
Seven O’Clock Walk – Shoreline Ramble
7.00pm until 8.30pm
Ranger led activity
Meet at Visitor Centre
Thursday 12 August 2010
Children’s Week Events (Please scroll down to Children’s Section)
Talking Trees
2.00pm until 3.30pm
A walk through the woods with our Head Forester
Adult £2.00
Child (accompanied) Free
Meet at Walled Garden car park
Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
Presented by ‘Chapterhouse Theatre Company’
7.30pm (Gates open 6.30pm)
In front of the Castle
Please note, this is an open air event, so will be weather permitting. Please bring along something to sit on, a picnic if you wish (and don’t forget the midge spray!)
Adult £12.00
Student/Child £8.00
Family (2+2) £35.00
Tickets available by phone on 0844 493 2149 or online at www.nts.org.uk/events
Friday 13 August 2010
Children’s Week Events (Please scroll down to Children’s Section)
Saturday 14 August 2010
Explore Culzean’s Caves
10.30am until 12.00pm
The caves are a Scheduled Ancient Monument normally closed to the public
Places are limited – bookings will only be accepted on Friday 13 August at Visitor Centre, after 9.00am (tel 01655 884400)
Adult £8.00
Child £4.00 (Children must be aged 8 years or over and accompanied by an adult)
Meet at Visitor Centre
Sunday 15 August 2010
Woodland Art
2.00pm until 3.30pm
Ranger led activity - be creative with woodland materials
Meet at Camellia House
Band Call – Dunaskin Doon Band
2.30pm until 4.30pm
In the Fountain Court (weather permitting)
Tuesday 17 August 2010
Pond Dipping (for children and their parents)
2.30pm until 4.00pm
Ranger led activity
Meet at Visitor Centre (and wear your wellies!)
Wednesday 18 August 2010
Tracks, Trails & Signs (for children and their parents)
2.30pm until 4.00pm
Ranger led activity
Meet at Walled Garden Car Park
Thursday 19 August 2010
Explore the Shore (for children and their parents)
2.30pm until 4.00pm
Ranger led activity
Meet at Visitor Centre (wear wellies)
Sunday 22 August 2010
Jacobites Alive
Presented by ‘Alba Adventure Company’
12.00pm, 1.00pm, 2.00pm and 3.00pm
Come along and meet the Jacobite clansmen! Learn about their weapons, costumes and traditions and hear the tale of Culzean’s own notorious Jacobite.
Performances take place in front of the Castle
Friday 27 August 2010
and
Saturday 28 August 2010
European Bat Weekend 2010 – Bats Galore!
7.30pm until 9.00pm
Places are limited – bookings will only be accepted on each day at Visitor Centre, after 9.00am (tel 01655 884400)
Adult £2.00
Child (accompanied) £1.00
Meet at Visitor Centre (weather permitting)
Sunday 29 August 2010
Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra – Master Class & Concert
1.30pm until 4.00pm – Classes at Visitor Centre and Castle
4.30pm - Performance at Visitor Centre
Enjoy some foot-tapping music as the classes prepare for their concert
Saturday 4 September 2010
British Longbow Society - Scottish Albion Meeting
From 10.30am
In the Fountain Court
Wednesday 8 September 2010
Culzean’s Gardens
2.00pm until 3.30pm
Garden staff will conduct a tour of the Vinery and gardens for garden enthusiasts
Adult £2.00
Child (accompanied) Free
Meet at Walled Garden car park
Saturday 18 September 2010
Visit the Whitestone Cropmark Dig
1.00pm until 4.00pm
The NTS Archaeologist will be on site at the Whitestone Field archaeological dig to explain the results and findings of this week’s work
No vehicular access – walking directions are available from the Visitor Centre
Explore Culzean’s Caves
2.00pm until 3.30pm
The caves are a Scheduled Ancient Monument normally closed to the public
Places are limited – bookings will only be accepted on Friday 17 September at the Visitor Centre, after 9.00am (tel 01655 884400)
Adult £8.00
Child £4.00 (must be aged 8 years or over and accompanied by an adult)
Meet at Visitor Centre
Sunday 19 September 2010
Band Call – Maybole Pipe Band
2.30pm until 4.30pm
In the Fountain Court (weather permitting)
Sunday 3 October 2010
Fungus is Fascinating
2.00pm until 4.00pm
Ranger led activity
Meet at Walled Garden car park
Sunday 10 October 2010
Autumn Woodland
2.00pm until 3.30pm
Ranger led activity
Meet at Camellia House
Tuesday 12 October 2010
Children’s Events (Please scroll down to Children’s Section)
Wednesday 13 October 2010
Children’s Events (Please scroll down to Children’s Section)
The Big Draw
2.00pm until 4.00pm
Fun art activities for all the family
£1.00 per person
Meet at the Stone Barn at Visitor Centre
Sunday 24 October 2010
National Apple Day
2.00pm until 4.00pm
Over 100 varieties of apples will be on show, along with a pressing and juicing demonstration. A selection of Culzean apples will be on sale. Discover the Commonwealth Orchard promoting a fruitful Scotland.
Apple art activities for children.
In the Stone Barn at Visitor Centre
Saturday 30 October 2010
Light Into Dark
6.00pm until 7.30pm
And
Sunday 31 October 2010
Light Into Dark
5.00pm until 6.30pm
(NB Time difference on the two dates due to the end of British Summer Time)
A spooky Hallowe’en walk in the dark, followed by appropriate light refreshments
Places are limited – bookings will be accepted from Friday 29 October, after 09.00am (tel 01655 884400)
Adult £8.00
Child £4.00 (must be aged over 6 years and accompanied by an adult
Meet at Visitor Centre
Monday 1 November 2010 to Thursday 31 March 2011 (inclusive)
Castle – Closed for Winter (except for special Christmas events)
Country Park – Open (but with limited facilities)
Shops & Restaurant – limited weekend opening – phone for details 0844 493 2148
CHRISTMAS EVENTS 2010
Saturday 4 December 2010
Rudolph’s Christmas Trail
11.00am until 4.00pm
Help Rudolph find the lost toys. Pick up a leaflet at the Visitor Centre Shop and follow the festive clues around the Country Park
£1.00 per participant
Shops and Restaurant open at Visitor Centre
11.00am until 5.00pm
ACORN Craft Fair
11.00am until 5.00pm
In the Stone Barn
Sunday 5 December 2010
Culzean’s Christmas Variety Box
10.30am until 4.00pm (No Entry 12.30pm to 1.15pm)
Enjoy a dazzling depiction of all that is Christmas
Please note - admission is by pre-booked timed tickets only, which are available to purchase from 1 November 2010
Contact ‘NTS Customer Services Centre’ on 0844 493 2100 or visit www.nts.org.uk/events
Adult £10.00
Concession £7.00
Family (2 adults + up to 4 children) £25.00
(includes members of the NTS and NT)
Please note - tickets will NOT be available to purchase on the day
Rudolph’s Christmas Trail
11.00am until 4.00pm
Help Rudolph find the lost toys. Pick up a leaflet at the Visitor Centre Shop and follow the festive clues around the Country Park
£1.00 per participant
Shops and Restaurant open at Visitor Centre
11.00am until 5.00pm
ACORN Craft Fair
11.00am until 5.00pm
In the Stone Barn
Tuesday 7 December 2010
Christmas Decorations Masterclass
11.00am until 3.00pm
Our Head Gardener will lead you through selecting garden materials, to creating your own festive decorations. Please bring your own secateurs.
All materials, lunch and refreshments are included in the cost of £25.00 per person.
Places are limited – bookings will be accepted from Monday 15 November by calling 01655 884400.
Meet at the Visitor Centre
Thursday 9 December 2010
Christmas Decorations Masterclass
11.00am until 3.00pm
Our Head Gardener will lead you through selecting garden materials, to creating your own festive decorations. Please bring your own secateurs.
All materials, lunch and refreshments are included in the cost of £25.00 per person.
Places are limited – bookings will be accepted from Monday 15 November by calling 01655 884400.
Meet at the Visitor Centre
Saturday 11 December 2010
Carols in the Castle
Performed by
The Choir of Paisley Abbey
Concerts at 3.00pm and 6.30pm
Tickets are priced at £12.00 each and are available in advance only, from 1 November 2010, by sending a SAE and cheque (payable to ‘the NTS’) to :
Carols in the Castle
Culzean Castle
Maybole
KA19 8LE
Rudolph’s Christmas Trail
11.00am until 4.00pm
Help Rudolph find the lost toys. Pick up a leaflet at the Visitor Centre Shop and follow the festive clues around the Country Park
£1.00 per participant
Shops and Restaurant open at Visitor Centre
11.00am until 5.00pm
ACORN Craft Fair
11.00am until 5.00pm
In the Stone Barn
Sunday 12 December 2010
Culzean’s Christmas Variety Box
10.30am until 4.00pm (No Entry 12.30pm to 1.15pm)
Enjoy a dazzling depiction of all that is Christmas
Please note - admission is by pre-booked timed tickets only, which are available to purchase from 1 November 2010
Contact ‘NTS Customer Services Centre’ on 0844 493 2100 or visit www.nts.org.uk/events
Adult £10.00
Concession £7.00
Family (2 adults + up to 4 children) £25.00
(includes members of the NTS and NT)
Please note - tickets will NOT be available to purchase on the day
Rudolph’s Christmas Trail
11.00am until 4.00pm
Help Rudolph find the lost toys. Pick up a leaflet at the Visitor Centre Shop and follow the festive clues around the Country Park
£1.00 per participant
Shops and Restaurant open at Visitor Centre
11.00am until 5.00pm
ACORN Craft Fair
11.00am until 5.00pm
In the Stone Barn
Children's Events
The Young Naturalists' Club (YNC)
For children aged 6 to 12 years, meets at the Visitor Centre at 10.00am.
No Booking required.
Summer membership costs £10.00 per child
For further information on activities please phone 01655 884400
ECOS (Environmental, Conservation and Outdoor Skills)
A club for teenagers aged 12 to 16 years, meet at the Visitor Centre
Summer membership of ECOS costs £10.00 per child
For further information on activities please phone 01655 884400
Easter Events
Wednesday 14 April 2010
YNC
10.00am until 12.00pm
Search for Spring
ECOS
1.00pm until 3.00pm
Manhunt
Thursday 15 April 2010
YNC
10.00am until 12.00pm
Alien Invasives
ECOS
1.00pm until 3.00pm
Conservation Challenge
July Children’s Week
Monday 19 July 2010
YNC
10.00am until 12.00pm
Woodland World
Tuesday 20 July 2010
YNC
10.00am until 12.00pm
Dinosaur Day
ECOS
1.00pm until 3.00pm
Minibeasts
Wednesday 21 July 2010
YNC
10.00am until 12.00pm
Wild ay Heart
Thursday 22 July 2010
YNC
10.00am until 12.00pm
Sapsuckers
ECOS
1.00pm until 3.00pm
Conservation Challenge
Friday 23 July 2010
YNC
10.00am until 12.00pm
Who Wants To Be An Archaeologist
August Children’s Week
Monday 9 August 2010
YNC
10.00am until 12.00pm
Star Gazers
Tuesday 10 August 2010
YNC
10.00am until 12.00pm
Buzz Off
ECOS
1.00pm until 3.00pm
I’m An ECO – Get Me Out Of Here!
Wednesday 11 August 2010
YNC
10.00am until 12.00pm
Who Dunnit?
Thursday 12 August 2010
YNC
10.00am until 12.00pm
Rock Stars
ECOS
1.00pm until 3.00pm
Conservation Challenge
Friday 13 August 2010
YNC
10.00am until 12.00pm
Through the Looking Glass
Saturday 2 October 2010
10.00am until 2.00pm
First meeting of YNC Winter programme
October School Holiday Week
Tuesday 12 October 2010
YNC
10.00am until 12.00pm
Wild Goose Chase
Wednesday 13 October 2010
YNC
10.00am until 12.00pm
What’s In The Water
Further YNC Winter Programme Dates:
Saturday 16 October 2010
Saturday 30 October 2010
Saturday 13 November 2010
Saturday 27 November 2010
For information on further events being held throughout Ayrshire please visit : www.comebacktoayrshire.com
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