Castle

Brodick Castle

Brodick, North Ayrshire
Directions Tickets
  • Open
  • £16 adult · £8 child
  • Dogs in the grounds
  • Parking on site
  • National Trust for Scotland
Brodick Castle: This is a photo of listed building number
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Quick answer

Checked 14 Oct 2026

Brodick Castle is a castle near Brodick, North Ayrshire, managed by National Trust for Scotland. Adult tickets cost £16, and National Trust for Scotland members go free. Dogs are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is a car park on site.

Brodick Castle opening times

Last checked 14 Oct 2026
  1. Mon 12 10:0017:00
  2. Tue 13 10:0017:00
  3. Wed 14 Closed
  4. Thu 15 10:0017:00
  5. Fri 16 10:0017:00
  6. Today Sat 17 10:0017:00
  7. Sun 18 10:0017:00
Opening times by season
Season Dates Days Hours Last entry
Castle main season 30 Mar to 25 Oct
Daily
10:00 to 17:00
 16:00
Castle winter closure 26 Oct to 28 Feb Closed Closed n/a

Closed on 14 Oct.

Opening times change with the season and can change at short notice. Check with the operator before you travel.

Brodick Castle tickets and prices

2026 prices · checked 17 Oct 2026
Ticket prices
Ticket On the day
Adult £16
Concession £12
Child £8
Family £40
National Trust for Scotland members Free

Getting to Brodick Castle and parking

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Directions to Brodick Castle View on a map
Address
KA27 8HY
Parking
Car park on site. Parking and accessible parking listed; EV charging; coach parking. Co-op car park in Brodick village, 30-minute walk.
By train
Ballycastle is 50.9 miles away.
Public transport
2 miles north of Brodick CalMac ferry terminal; ScotRail 2-for-1 with rail ticket and voucher. No bus route named.

Dogs, accessibility and facilities

Dogs

Partly
  • Welcome: in the grounds.
  • Not allowed: inside the buildings.
  • Facilities list says 'Dogs welcome' and asks owners to keep dogs under close control near livestock; not stated that dogs may enter the castle, so lesser value.

Accessibility

  • Paths and surfaces: Garden map with marked accessible routes at admissions or retail desk; wheelchair access and buggy access listed.
  • Accessible toilet: yes.

Food and facilities

  • Toilets Yes
  • Café Yes
  • Shop Yes
  • Picnic area Yes
  • Play area Yes
  • Baby changing Yes
  • Guided tours Yes

What to see at Brodick Castle

  • 01

    Gardens

    Gardens you can walk around.

  • 02

    Exhibition

    Displays and exhibitions to see.

History of Brodick Castle

  1. 1844 Present castle building fashioned for the Dukes of Hamilton.

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FAQs

How much does it cost to visit Brodick Castle?

Adult tickets cost £16, and National Trust for Scotland members go free.

When is Brodick Castle open?

In the castle main season season it opens every day from 10:00 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.

Is there a café at Brodick Castle?

Yes, there is a café on site.

Where do you park at Brodick Castle?

There is a car park on site. Co-op car park in Brodick village, 30-minute walk.

Sources

Every fact on this page last verified 14 Oct 2026
Suggest a correction
  1. Page on api.postcodes.io · checked 17 Oct 2026
  2. Page on nts.org.uk · checked 17 Oct 2026
  3. Page on nts.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  4. OpenStreetMap · checked 17 Oct 2026
  5. Page on portal.historicenvironment.scot · checked 17 Oct 2026

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