OverviewAll Facilities Open for 2008 Summer Season
Guided Walks ~
Ranger led Guided Walks will start from the visitor Centre Courtyard at 2.00pm on the days indicated. The content and route of each walk will vary dependant on the interests of the Rangers, the season and individual visitors, but will tend to be of a general nature unless otherwise requested. guided walks last one hour and are free of charge (normal Country Park admission prices apply).
Ranger Led Themed Excursions ~
last up to 2 hours and are free (normal Country Park admission prices apply) unless otherwise stated. Please refer to the events programme listed below for times and meeting points and any booking requirements.
Guided Tours of the Castle ~
Public guided tours are available daily at 3.00pm in April and during July to October only.
Organised Parties ~
Organised parties requiring Ranger Led Walks or Guided Castle Tours should contact the Reservations Secretary on 01655 884400 in advance of the visit to make special arrangements.
Saturday 6 September 2008
British Longbow Society ~ Scottish Albion Meeting
From 10.30am
In the Fountain Court Garden
Sunday 7 September 2007
Ayrshire Open Doors Day ~ Free Admission
11.30am until 5.00pm ~ Souter Johnnie's Cottage, Kirkoswald
and
1.00pm until 5.00pm ~ The Bachelors' Club, Tarbolton
(Does not Apply to Culzean Castle & Country Park)
Wednesday 10 September 2008
Culzean Gardens
2.00pm until 3.30pm
Garden Staff will conduct a tour of the Victorian Vinery and Gardens for garden enthusiasts
Adult : £2.00 ~ Child : Free (must be accompanied)
(Normal Country Park admission charges apply)
Meet at the Walled Garden Car Park
Sunday 21 September 2008
Band Call ~ Maybole Pipe Band
2.30pm until 4.30pm
In the Fountain Court Garden (weather permitting)
Wendesday 24 September 2008
Pianoforte Concert in the Round Drawing Room of Culzean Castle
by Kristofer Lennox
Compositions by Rachmaninov, Debussy, Mendelssohn and Liszt,
with original works by the pianist including
the World Premiere of his sonata 'The Craig'.
7.00pm for Drinks and Canapes in the Castle Armoury
7.30pm Concert begins in the Round Drawing Room
Dress : Formal
Tickets : £24.00 each ~ available in advance by telephoning 01655 884455 or please send a cheque payable to 'the National Trust for Scotland' with a covering letter and stamped, self-addressed envelope to :
The General Office
Culzean Castle
Maybole KA19 8LE
Sunday 5 October 2008
A First Look at Fungus ~ Ranger Led Walk
2.00pm until 3.30pm
Meet at the Walled Garden Car Park
Sunday 12 October 2008
Autumn Woodland ~ Ranger Led Walk
2.00pm until 3.30pm
Meet at the Camellia House
Tuesday 14 October 2008
Children's Week Events
(scroll down to Children's Section)
Wednesday 15 OCtober 2008
Children's Week Events
(scroll down to Children's Section)
The Big Draw
2.00pm until 4.00pm
Fun Art Activities for the whole family to enjoy
£1.00 per person
(Normal Country Park admission charges apply)
Meet at the Stone Barn at the Visitor Centre.
Friday 24 October 2008
Light Into Dark
5.00pm until 6.30pm
A spooky Hallowe'en walk in the dark followed by appropriate light refreshments.
Places limited - bookings accepted on the day only, from 9.00am at the Visitor Centre or by calling 01655 884400
Adult : £5.00 ~ Child : £3.00 (must be accompanied)
Meet at the Visitor Centre
Saturday 25 October 2008
Light Into Dark
5.00pm until 6.30pm
A spooky Hallowe'en walk in the dark followed by appropriate light refreshments.
Places limited - bookings accepted on the day only, from 9.00am at the Visitor Centre or by calling 01655 884400
Adult : £5.00 ~ Child : £3.00 (must be accompanied)
Meet at the Visitor Centre
Sunday 26 October 2008
National Apple Day
2.00pm until 4.00pm
The Ayrshire Apple Network displays over 100 traditional and modern apple varieties and will attempt identification. Pressing and juicing demonstration. A selection of apples on sale.
In the Stone Barn at the Visitor Centre
Friday 31 October 2008
The Haunted Castle
5.30pm until 7.30pm
A creepy tour in search of spooks, followed by appropriate light refreshments.
Adult : £10.00 ~ Child : £5.00 (must be over 8 yrs and accompanied)
Places limited - bookings accepted from Friday 24 October, from 9.00am at the Visitor Centre or by calling 01655 884400
Meet at the Castle front door
November 2008
Saturday 1 November 2008
Castle Closed for Winter Season
(except for special Christmas events ~ please see below)
until Tuesday 1 April 2009
Country Park Open - Limited Facilities
Visitor Centre Shops and Restaurant open
Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday only
11.00am until 4.00pm
For more information please phone 0844 493 2149
DECEMBER 2008
Christmas Events
Saturday 6 December 2008
Ayres & Graces
presents
Christmas Music from Around the World
3.00pm in the Castle
Tickets £8.00 each
Tickets available in advance only, from 1 November 2008, by sending a cheque (payable to NTS), along with an SAE to :
Carol Concert Tickets
The General Office
Culzean Castle
Maybole KA19 8LE
Shops and Restaurant open at the Visitor Centre.
11.00am until 5.00pm
Acorn Craft Fair in the Stone Barn at the Visitor Centre
11.00am until 5.00pm
Sunday 7 December 2008
The Enchanted Castle
A captivating production for the whole family to enjoy.
Doors Open : 10.30am until 4.30pm
(No entry 12.30pm until 1.15pm ~ last admission at 4.00pm)
Limited Places Available
Admission by pre-purchased & timed tickets only, which will be available from 1 November 2008 from
NTS Customer Centre : 0844 493 2100
No tickets will be on sale on the day!
Adult £10.00
Concession £7.00
Family £25.00 (max 2 adults and up to 4 children)
Shops and Restaurant open at the Visitor Centre.
11.00am until 5.00pm
Acorn Craft Fair in the Stone Barn at the Visitor Centre
11.00am until 5.00pm
Saturday 13 December 2008
Carols in the Castle
with
The Choir of Paisley Abbey
3.00pm and 6.30pm
Tickets £12.00 each
Tickets available in advance only, from 1 November 2008, by sending a cheque (payable to NTS), along with an SAE to :
Carol Concert Tickets
The General Office
Culzean Castle
Maybole KA19 8LE
Shops and Restaurant open at the Visitor Centre.
11.00am until 5.00pm
Acorn Craft Fair in the Stone Barn at the Visitor Centre
11.00am until 5.00pm
Sunday 14 December 2008
The Enchanted Castle
A captivating production for the whole family to enjoy.
Doors Open : 10.30am until 4.30pm
(No entry 12.30pm until 1.15pm ~ last admission at 4.00pm)
Limited Places Available
Admission by pre-purchased & timed tickets only, which will be available from 1 November 2008 from
NTS Customer Centre : 0844 493 2100
No tickets will be on sale on the day!
Adult £10.00
Concession £7.00
Family £25.00 (max 2 adults and up to 4 children)
Shops and Restaurant open at the Visitor Centre.
11.00am until 5.00pm
Acorn Craft Fair in the Stone Barn at the Visitor Centre
11.00am until 5.00pm
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.
Castle Club
For children aged 6 to 12 years. Meets at the Castle Education Room (in the Clocktower Courtyard). Numbers are limited for the Castle Club - book by phone on 01655 884400 or call in at the Visitor Centre after 10.00am on the day of event.
£1.00 per child, per session.
ECOS - Environmental, Conservation and Outdoor Skills
A club for teenagers aged 12 to 16 years. Meets at the Visitor Centre.
Summer membership of ECOS costs £10.00 per teenager.
EASTER EVENTS
Wednesday 9 April 2008
YNC : WOODLAND WONDERS
10.00am until 12.00pm
Castle Club : Eye Spy Tour
1.00pm until 2.00pm
A fun tour of Culzean Castle
Booking required
ECOS : Sound of Music
1.00pm until 3.00pm
Thursday 10 April 2008
YNC : Life Cycles
10.00am until 12.00pm
Castle Club : Marvellous Marbling
1.00pm until 2.00pm
Booking required
ECOS : Conservation Challenge
1.00pm until 3.00pm
JULY CHILDREN’S WEEK
Monday 21 July 2008
YNC : GO BATTY
10.00am until 12.00pm
Castle Club : The Odd One Out
1.00pm until 2.00pm
and
2.00pm until 3.00pm
A fun tour of Culzean Castle
Booking required
Tuesday 22 July 2008
YNC : What Lies Beneath
10.00am until 12.00pm
Wellies advised
Castle Club - Lighting in the Past
1.00pm until 2.00pm
and
2.00pm until 3.00pm
Booking required
ECOS : Bats in Our Belfry
9.00pm until 11.00pm
Meet at the Walled Garden Car Park
Wednesday 23 July 2008
YNC : Shell Shocked
10.00am until 12.00pm
Wellies advised
Castle Club : Arty Antics 1
1.00pm until 2.00pm
and
2.00pm until 3.00pm
Booking required
Thursday 24 July 2008
YNC : Sea for Yourself
10.00am until 12.00pm
Castle Club : Fun with Paper
1.00pm until 2.00pm
and
2.00pm until 3.00pm
ECOS : Conservation Challenge
1.00pm until 3.00pm
Friday 25 July 2008
YNC : Irate Pirates
10.00am until 12.00pm
Meet and pick up at the Swan Pond
Castle Club : Parlour Games
1.00pm until 2.00pm
and
2.00pm until 3.00pm
Booking required
AUGUST CHILDREN’S WEEK
Monday 11 August 2008
YNC : Touchtastic
10.00am until 12.00pm
Castle Club : Animals in the Castle
1.00pm until 2.00pm
and
2.00pm until 3.00pm
A fun tour of Culzean Castle
Booking required
Tuesday 12 August 2008
YNC : Hear or There
10.00am until 12.00pm
Castle Club : Slates, Stones and Copy Books
1.00pm until 2.00pm
and
2.00pm until 3.00pm
ECOS : Survival of the Fittest
1.00pm until 3.00pm
Wednesday 13 August 2008
YNC : Seeing is Believing
10.00am until 12.00pm
Castle Club : Arty Antics 2
1.00pm until 2.00pm
and
2.00pm until 3.00pm
Thursday 14 August 2008
YNC : Smell Well
10.00am until 12.00pm
Csstle Club : Flat Irons, Bustles and Plumpers
1.00pm until 2.00pm
and
2.00pm until 3.00pm
Booking required
ECOS : Conservation Challenge
1.00pm until 3.00pm
Friday 15 August 2008
YNC : Taste Sensations
10.00am until 12.00pm
Castle Club : Traditional Games
1.00pm until 2.00pm
and
2.00pm until 3.00pm
Booking required
Saturday 4 October 2008
First meeting of YNC Winter Programme
10.00am until 12.00pm
OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY WEEK
Tuesday 14 October 2008
YNC and Castle Club : The Big Draw
(Combined Event)
10.00am until 12.00pm
and
1.00pm until 3.00pm
Fun art activities ~ come along to one or both sessions.
£1.00 per session.
Meet at Visitor Centre
Wednesday 15 October 2008
YNC : Meet Our Trees
10.00am until 12.00pm
Further YNC Winter Programme Dates :
Saturday 18 October
Saturday 1 November
Saturday 15 November
Saturday 29 November
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