OverviewWednesday 1 April 2009
All facilities fully open for Summer Season
(See 'General Information' for more details on opening hours and admission prices.)
July & August - Castle Mystery Trail
Pick up your entry form at the Castle - £1.00 each. Follow the clues around the Castle, answer the questions and return your completed form to enter the prize draw which will be held at the end of August
Childrens Tour of the Castle
Every Wednesday during July and August
2.30pm until 3.30pm
For 6 to 11 year olds (children must be accompanied by a parent)
Meet at the Castle Front Desk
Normal Castle admission prices apply
Saturday 4 July 2009
Bats Galore !
Ranger Led Evening Walk
Places are limited - bookings will be accepted only on day at the Visitor Centre after 9.00am (tel 01655 884400)
Adult £2.00
Child Free (must be accompanied by an adult)
9.30pm until 11.00pm
Meet at the Visitor Centre (weather permitting)
Sunday 5 July 2009
Food from the Forest
Ranger Led Walk
Find your ingredients then come back for a cook-up!
2.00pm until 3.30pm
Meet at the Visitor Centre
Tuesday 7 July 2009
Pebbles on the Beach
Ranger Led Walk
2.00pm until 3.30pm
Meet at the Visitor Centre
Wednesday 8 July 2009
The Half Day Hike
A longer Ranger Led Walk reaching places that others don't!
Adult £2.00
Child Free (must be accompanied by an adult)
11.30am until 3.30pm
Meet at the Swan Pond Car Park (bring a packed lunch)
Normal Country Park admission prices apply
Thursday 9 July 2009
The Night Hunters
Ranger Led Walk
Explore nocturnal sights and sounds!
Places are limited - bookings will be accepted only on day at the Visitor Centre after 9.00am (tel 01655 884400)
Adult £2.00
Child Free (must be accompanied by an adult)
10.30pm until 12.00am
Meet at Visitor Centre
Saturday 11 July 2009
Acorn Craft Fair
11.00am until 5.00pm
In the Stone Barn at the Visitor Centre
Sunday 12 July 2009
Acorn Craft Fair
11.00am until 5.00pm
In the Stone Barn at the Visitor Centre
Culzean's Mammals
Ranger Led Walk
2.00pm until 3.30pm
Meet at the Visitor Centre
Tuesday 14 July 2009
Wood Art
Ranger Led Walk
2.00pm until 3.30pm
Meet at the Camellia House
Wednesday 15 July 2009
The Seven O'Clock Walk
Ranger Led Evening Walk - Tracking the Past
7.00pm until 8.30pm
Meet at Kennelmount
Thursday 16 July 2009
The Half Day Hike
A Ranger Led longer walk reaching places that others don't!
Adult £2.00
Child Free (must be accompanied by an adult)
11.30am until 3.30pm
Meet at the Visitor Centre (and bring a packed lunch)
Normal Country Park admission prices apply
Saturday 18 July 2009
Explore Culzean's Caves
The caves are a scheduled ancient monument, normally closed to the public. Places are limited – bookings will be accepted only on day at the 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
2.00pm until 3.30pm
Meet at Visitor Centre
Normal Country Park admission prices apply
Sunday 19 July 2009
Shoreline Ramble
Ranger Led Walk
2.00pm until 3.30pm
Meet at the Visitor Centre (and wear your wellies!)
Band Call
Newmilns and Galston Brass Band
2.30pm until 4.30pm
In the Fountain Court (weather permitting)
Monday 20 July 2009
Children's Week
Please scroll down to Children's Events
Tuesday 21 July 2009
Children's Week
Please scroll down to Children's Events
NTS / Scotland’s Garden Scheme
A Walk in the Garden
Garden Staff will conduct a tour for garden enthusiasts
Adult £2.00
Child Free (must be accompanied)
2.00pm until 3.30pm
Meet at Walled Garden Car Park
Normal Country Park admission prices apply
Wednesday 22 July 2009
Children's Week
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The Seven O'Clock Walk - Shoreline Ramble
Ranger Led Walk
7.00pm until 8.30pm
Meet at the Swan Pond Car Park (and wear your wellies!)
Thursday 23 July 2009
Children's Week
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Talking Trees
A walk with Culzean's Head Forester
Adult £2.00
Child Free (must be accompanied)
2.00pm until 3.30pm
Meet at the Walled Garden Car Park
Normal Country Park admission prices apply
Friday 24 July 2009
Children's Week
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Sunday 26 July 2009
Archaeology Event
Ancient skills are brought to life. Come and try your hand at pot making, quern grinding, weaving, fire-making and lots more.
Activities and demonstrations for all the family.
10.30am until 4.00pm
At the Visitor Centre
Tuesday 28 July 2009
Food from the Forest
Ranger Led Walk
Find your ingredients then come back for a cook-up!
2.00pm until 3.30pm
Meet at the Visitor Centre
Wednesday 29 July 2009
The Night Hunters
A Ranger Led Evening Walk to explore nocturnal sights and sounds.
Places are limited - bookings will be accepted only on the day at the Visitor Centre after 9.00am (tel 01655 884400)
Adult £2.00
Child Free (must be accompanied by an adult)
10.30pm until 12.00am
Meet at the Visitor Centre
Thursday 30 July 2009
The Half Day Hike
A longer Ranger Led walk reaching places that others don't!
Adult £2.00
Child Free (must be accompanied by an adult)
11.30am until 3.30pm
Meet at Swan Pond Car Park (and bring a packed lunch!)
August - Castle Mystery Trail
Pick up your entry form at the Castle - £1.00 each. Follow the clues around the Castle, answer the questions and return your completed form to enter the prize draw which will be held at the end of August
Childrens Tour of the Castle
Every Wednesday during August
2.30pm until 3.30pm
For 6 to 11 year olds (children must be accompanied by a parent)
Meet at the Castle Front Desk
Normal Castle admission prices apply
Sunday 2 August 2009
No Ranger Led Walk
Culzean Classic Vehicle Show
**Please note - this event has been cancelled!**
Tuesday 4 August 2009
Beach Art
Ranger Led Walk
2.00pm until 3.30pm
Meet at the Visitor Centre
Wednesday 5 August 2009
Tracks and Trails
Ranger Led Walk
7.00pm
Meet at the Camellia House
Thursday 6 August 2009
Pond Dipping
Ranger Led Walk
2.00pm until 3.30pm
Meet at the Visitor Centre
Saturday 8 August 2009
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 the Visitor Centre
Sunday 9 August 2009
No Ranger Led Guided Walk
Acorn Craft Fair
11.00am until 5.00pm
In the Stone Barn at the Visitor Centre
Pirates Day
Come in costume - best dressed pirate competitions (for children and adults!).
Treasure Trail; Musket firing demonstration; Meet the pirates; Pirate crew training ; Sword fighting; and lots of other fun activities.
Chaos in the Pirate Camp at 12.00pm and 3.00pm
Once again meet Scotland’s two most wicked pirates, Captain Israel Flint and his incompetent mate Cutthroat Hugo. Flint has decided he is fed up with poor food, has demoted Hugh to pot boy and appointed a new cook, Blackbeard Ally. With Hugo’s help he is to prepare a special meal – will they agree on a menu or will chaos and mayhem reign as usual?
11.00am until 4.00pm
At the Visitor Centre
Monday 10 August 2009
Children's Week
Please scroll down to Children's Section
Tuesday 11 August 2009
Children's Week
Please scroll down to Children's Section
Culzean's Gardens
Garden Staff will conduct a tour of the Vinery and Gardens for garden enthusiasts
Adult £2.00
Child Free (must be accompanied by an adult)
2.00pm until 3.30pm
Meet at the Walled Garden Car Park
Wednesday 12 August 2009
Children's Week
Please scroll down to Children's Section
The Seven O'Clock Walk - Beach, Birds & Buildings
Ranger Led Walk
7.00pm until 8.30pm
Meet at the Visitor Centre
Thursday 13 August 2009
Children's Week
Please scroll down to Children's Section
Talking Trees
A walk with our Head Forester
Adult £2.00
Child Free (must be accompanied by an adult)
2.00pm until 3.30pm
Meet at Walled Garden Car Park
Normal Country Park admission applies
Friday 14 August 2009
Children's Week
Please scroll down to Children's Section
Saturday 15 August 2009
Explore Culzean's Caves
The caves are a scheduled ancient monument, normally closed to the public. Places are limited – bookings will be accepted only on day at the 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
2.00pm until 3.30pm
Meet at Visitor Centre
Normal Country Park admission prices apply
Sunday 16 August 2009
Jacobites Alive!
Presented by
The Alba Adventure Company
Come along and meet the Jacobite clansmen! Learn about their weapons, costumes and traditions and hear the mysterious tale of Sir Archibald the Wicked, Culzean's Jacobite sympathiser.
Presentations in front of the Castle at 12.00pm, 1.00pm, 2.00pm and 3.00pm
Tuesday 18 August 2009
Explore the Shore
Ranger Led Walk for kids and their parents
2.30pm until 4.00pm
Meet at the Visitor Centre (and wear your wellies!)
Wednesday 19 August 2009
Wild Art
Ranger Led Walk for kids and their parents
2.30pm until 4.00pm
Meet at the Visitor Centre
Thursday 20 August 2009
Into the Past
Ranger Led Walk for kids and their parents
2.30pm until 4.00pm
Meet at the Visitor Centre
Thursday 27 August 2009
Chapterhouse Theatre Company
presents
'Romeo and Juliet'
An outdoor performance of one of Shakespeare's best loved plays (weather permitting)
7.30pm (Doors Open from 6.30pm)
In the Carriage Ring (in front of the Castle)
Tickets available in advance from Culzean Castle on 0844 493 2149
Adults £12.00
Student/Child £8.00
Family (2 adults + 2 children) £35
Bring a picnic and something to sit on (and don't forget your midge repellant!)
Friday 28 and Saturday 29 August 2009
Culzean Bat Weekend
Bats Galore!
Ranger Led Evening Walk (weather permitting)
Places are limited – bookings will be accepted only on the day at the Visitor Centre after 9.00am (tel 01655 884400)
Adult £2.00
Child Free (must be accompanied by an adult)
8.00pm until 9.30pm
Meet at the Visitor Centre
Sunday 30 August 2009
Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra
Masterclass and Concert
Enjoy some foot tapping music as the classes prepare for their concert
1.30pm until 4.00pm - Classes at the Visitor Centre and Castle
4.30pm - Performance in the Carriage Ring in front of the Castle
Saturday 5 September 2009
British Longbow Society
Scottish Albion Meeting.
From 10.30am
In the Fountain Court
Sunday 6 September 2009
40th Anniversary Celebration of Culzean Country Park
1969 - 2009
A “Sixties” Day!
More details to follow.......!
Wednesday 9 September 2009
Culzean's Gardens
Garden Staff will conduct a tour of the Vinery and Gardens for garden enthusiasts
Adult £2.00
Child Free (must be accompanied by an adult)
2.00pm until 3.30pm
Meet at Walled Garden Car Park
Normal Country Park admission prices apply
Friday 18 September 2009
National Moth Night
Ranger Led Evening Walk (weather permitting)
Encounter the night flying moths of Culzean in close-up
Places are limited – bookings will be accepted only on the day at the Visitor Centre after 9.00am (tel 01655 884400)
£2.000 per person (children must be accompanied by an adult)
10.00pm until 11.30pm
Meet at the Walled Garden Car Park (and bring a torch!)
Sunday 20 September 2009
Band Call
Maybole Pipe Band
2.30pm until 4.30pm
In the Fountain Court (weather permitting)
Saturday 26 September 2009
Scottish Archaeology Month
Explore Culzean's Caves - with the NTS Archaeologist
The caves are a scheduled ancient monument, normally closed to the public. Places are limited – bookings will be accepted only on Friday 25 September at the 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
10.30am until 12.00pm
Meet at the Visitor Centre
Normal Country Park admission prices apply
Sunday 4 October 2009
Fungus is Fascinating
Ranger Led Walk
2.00pm until 4.00pm
Meet at the Walled Garden Car Park
Sunday 11 October 2009
Autumn Woodland
Ranger Led Walk
2.00pm until 3.30pm
Meet at the Camellia House
Tuesday 13 October 2009
Children's Events
Please scroll down to Children's Section
Wednesday 14 October 2009
Children's Events
Please scroll down to Children's Section
The Big Draw
Fun Art Activities for all the family to enjoy!
£1.00 per person
2.00pm until 4.00pm
Meet at the Stone Barn at the Visitor Centre.
Sunday 25 October 2009
National Apple Day
Ayrshire Apple Network display over 100 traditional and modern apple varieties and will attempt identification. Pressing and juicing demonstration.
A selection of Culzean apples on sale.
2.00pm until 4.00pm
In the Stone Barn at the Visitor Centre
Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2009
Light Into Dark
A spooky Halloween walk in the dark, followed by appropriate light refreshments.
Adult £8.00
Child £4.00(must be aged over 6 years and accompanied)
Places are limited - bookings will only be accepted Friday 30th October after 9.00am (tel 01655 884400)
5.00pm until 6.30pm
Meet at the Visitor Centre
Sunday 1 November 2009
Last Day of Summer Season 2009
Monday 2 November 2009 to Wednesday 31 March 2010
Castle Closed for Winter Season (except for special events)
Country Park Open - Limited Facilities
Shops and Restaurant - Limited Weekend Opening
Phone for details on 0844 493 2148
Christmas Events
Saturday 5 December 2009
Ayres and Graces
presents
Christmas Music in the Castle
3.00pm (Doors Open at 2.30pm)
Tickets are priced £8.00 each, available in advance only, from 1 October 2009, by sending a cheque (payable to NTS) and a SAE to :
Christmas Music
Culzean Castle
Maybole
KA19 8LE
Shops and Restaurant open at the Visitor Centre
11.00am until 5.00pm
Acorn Craft Fair
11.00am until 5.00pm
In the Stone Barn at the Visitor Centre
Sunday 6 December 2009
The Enchanted Castle
A captivating Christmas production for the whole the family!
From 10.30am until 4.30pm in the Castle
Please note - limited ticket availability!
Admission is by pre-booked, timed tickets only - available from 1 November 2009 by contacting
NTS Customer Centre on 0844 493 2100
Adult £10.00
Concession £7.00
Family £25.00 (2 Adults + Up To 4 Children)
No tickets will be sold on the day
Shops and Restaurant open at Visitor Centre.
11.00am until 5.00pm
Acorn Craft Fair
11.00am until 5.00pm
In the Stone Barn at the Visitor Centre
Saturday 12 December 2009
The Choir of Paisley Abbey
presents
'Carols in the Castle'
Performances at 3.00pm and 6.30pm
Tickets, priced at £12.00 each, are available in advance only, from 1 November 2009, by sending a cheque (payable to NTS) along with a SAE to :
Carols in the Castle
Culzean Castle
Maybole
KA19 8LE
Shops and Restaurant open at Visitor Centre.
11.00am until 5.00pm
Acorn Craft Fair
11.00am until 5.00pm
In the Stone Barn at the Visitor Centre
Sunday 13 December 2009
The Enchanted Castle
A captivating Christmas production for the whole the family!
From 10.30am until 4.30pm in the Castle
Please note - limited ticket availability!
Admission is by pre-booked, timed tickets only - available from 1 November 2009 by contacting
NTS Customer Centre on 0844 493 2100
Adult £10.00
Concession £7.00
Family £25.00 (2 Adults + Up To 4 Children)
No tickets will be sold on the day
Shops and Restaurant open at Visitor Centre.
11.00am until 5.00pm
Acorn Craft Fair
11.00am until 5.00pm
In the Stone Barn at the Visitor Centre
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
Castle Club
For children aged 6 to 12 years, meets at the Castle Education Room
£1.00 per session
N.B. Numbers for Castle Club are limited - book by phone on 01655 884400 or call at the Visitor Centre after 9.00am on the day of the activity
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
Children's Week Events 2009
Wednesday 15 April 2009
YNC
Let's Get Growing
10.00am until 12.00pm
ECOS
Conservation Challenge
1.00pm until 3.00pm
Thursday 16 April 2009
YNC
Pecking Order
10.00am until 12.00pm
ECOS
Spring Challenge
1.00pm until 3.00pm
July Children's Week
Monday 20 July 2009
YNC
Minibeast Safari
10.00am until 12.00pm
Tuesday 21 July 2009
YNC
Big Tree Hunters
10.00am until 12.00pm
Castle Club
Fans and Masks (Booking Required)
1.00pm until 2.00pm
ECOS
Conservation Challenge
1.00pm until 3.00pm
Wednesday 22 July 2009
YNC
Rodents Revenge
10.00am until 12.00pm
Castle Club
Lotions and Potions (Booking Required)
1.00pm until 2.00pm
Thursday 23 July 2009
YNC
POND SAFARI (wear your wellies!)
10.00am until 12.00pm
Castle Club
Weaving (Booking Required)
1.00pm until 2.00pm
ECOS
Kick Sampling
1.00pm until 3.00pm
Friday 24 July 2009
YNC
Mapping the Past
10.00am until 12.00pm
August Children's Week
Monday 10 August 2009
YNC
Run For Your Life !
10.00am until 12.00pm
Tuesday 11 August 2009
YNC
Legends and Labyrinths
10.00am until 12.00pm
Castle Club
Optical Illusions (Booking Required)
1.00pm until 2.00pm
ECOS
Conservation Challenge
1.00pm until 3.00pm
Wednesday 12 August 2009
YNC
Shore Safari (wear your wellies !)
10.00am until 12.00pm
Castle Club
Fun and Games (Booking Required)
1.00pm until 2.00pm
Thursday 13 August 2009
YNC
Keeping in Touch
10.00am until 12.00pm
Castle Club
Old Stones (Booking Required)
1.00pm until 2.00pm
ECOS
Animal Olympics
1.00pm until 3.00pm
Friday 14 August 2009
YNC
Vikings !
10.00am until 12.00pm
* Meet and pick up at Swan Pond
October Children's Week
Saturday 4 October 2009
First meeting of YNC Winter Programme
10.00am until 12.00pm
October School Holiday Week
Tuesday 13 October 2009
YNC
Incey Wincey Spider
10.00am until 12.00pm
Wednesday 14 October 2009
YNC
Creature Creations
10.00am until 12.00pm
Further YNC Winter Programme Dates -
Saturday 18 October 2009
Saturday 1 November 2009
Saturday 15 November 2009
Saturday 29 November 2009
For information on further events being held throughout Ayrshire please visit : www.comebacktoayrshire.com
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