- Open
- £7.50 adult · £3.50 child
- Dogs in the grounds
- Parking on site
- Historic Environment Scotland
Quick answer
Caerlaverock Castle is a ruined castle near New Abbey, Dumfries and Galloway, managed by Historic Environment Scotland. Adult tickets cost £7.50, and Historic Environment Scotland members go free. Dogs are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is a car park on site, about 100 m from the entrance.
Caerlaverock Castle opening times
- Mon 12 10:0016:00
- Tue 13 10:0016:00
- Today Wed 14 10:0016:00
- Thu 15 10:0016:00
- Fri 16 10:0016:00
- Sat 17 10:0016:00
- Sun 18 10:0016:00
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer (1 April – 30 September) | 1 Apr to 30 Sep | Daily | 09:30 to 17:00 | 16:30 |
| Winter (1 October – 31 March, current season) | 1 Oct to 31 Mar | Daily | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
Closed on 1 Jan, 2 Jan, 25 Dec, 26 Dec.
Closed 25-26 December and 1-2 January. Prices reduced while access restrictions are in place.
Caerlaverock Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | On the day |
|---|---|
| Adult | £7.50 |
| Concession | £6 |
| Child | £3.50 |
| Historic Environment Scotland members | Free |
Getting to Caerlaverock Castle and parking
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- Address
- DG1 4RU
- Parking
- Car park on site. Two reinforced-grass areas; drop-off at the visitor centre; coach parking. About 100 m to the entrance.
- By train
- Railway station is 42 miles away.
- Public transport
- The site is listed as reachable by public transport, and journeys can be planned with Traveline Scotland.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Partly- Welcome: in the grounds.
- Not allowed: inside the buildings.
- Dogs welcome in outdoor areas.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Castle about 200 m up a slope from visitor centre; short steep (1:6) grass section; paved level route round courtyard; spiral stairs to east range.
- Accessible toilet: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
- Baby changing Yes
- Visitor centre Yes
What to see at Caerlaverock Castle
- 01
Moat
A ditch, wet or dry, around the walls.
- 02
Gatehouse
The fortified main entrance.
- 03
Views
Notable views from the site.
- 04
Curtain wall
The outer defensive wall around the site.
History of Caerlaverock Castle
- 1300 Besieged and taken by Edward I
- 1640 Last siege; garrison holds out 13 weeks
Photos
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Tom Parnell from Scottish Borders, Scotland · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source
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Is there a café at Caerlaverock Castle?
There is no café listed on site.
How much does it cost to visit Caerlaverock Castle?
Adult tickets cost £7.50, and Historic Environment Scotland members go free.
When is Caerlaverock Castle open?
In the summer (1 april – 30 september) season it opens every day from 09:30 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Where do you park at Caerlaverock Castle?
There is a car park on site, about 100 m from the entrance.
Sources
- Page on api.postcodes.io
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
- Page on portal.historicenvironment.scot
- Wikidata
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
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