Castle

Culzean Castle

Maidens, South Ayrshire
Directions Tickets
  • Open
  • £22 adult · £11 child
  • Dogs in the grounds
  • Parking on site, free for members
  • National Trust for Scotland
Culzean Castle: Culzean Castle (Ayrshire, Scotland, UK)
Photo: PaulT (Gunther Tschuch) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

Quick answer

Checked 13 Oct 2026

Culzean Castle is a castle near Maidens, South Ayrshire, managed by National Trust for Scotland. Adult tickets cost £22, and National Trust for Scotland members go free. Dogs are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is a members' car park on site.

Culzean Castle opening times

Last checked 14 Oct 2026
  1. Mon 12 10:3016:00
  2. Tue 13 10:3016:00
  3. Today Wed 14 10:3016:00
  4. Thu 15 10:3016:00
  5. Fri 16 10:3016:00
  6. Sat 17 10:3016:00
  7. Sun 18 10:3016:00
Opening times by season
Season Dates Days Hours Last entry
Castle main season 21 Mar to 1 Nov
Daily
10:30 to 16:00
 15:30
Castle closed 2 Nov to 19 Mar Closed Closed n/a

Castle closed 2 November 2026 to 19 March 2027; country park stays open daily (10:00-17:00 to 1 Nov, then 10:00-16:00). Toilets open during country park hours.

Check current times on the official site

Culzean Castle tickets and prices

2026 prices · checked 14 Oct 2026
Ticket prices
Ticket On the day
Adult £22
Concession £16.50
Child £11
Family £55
National Trust for Scotland members Free
Book on the National Trust for Scotland site No need to book.

Getting to Culzean Castle and parking

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Address
KA19 8LE
Parking
Car park on site, free for members. Car parks at Home Farm, the Walled Garden and the Swan Pond; free for members. Accessible parking and EV charging.
By train
Larne Harbour is 53.1 miles away.

Dogs, accessibility and facilities

Dogs

Partly
  • Welcome: in the grounds.
  • Not allowed: inside the buildings.
  • Welcome under control in the park; on a lead in the Walled Garden; assistance dogs only in buildings and play parks.

Accessibility

  • Paths and surfaces: Large country park; volunteer buggy from Home Farm to the castle when available. See NTS accessibility guide.
  • Accessible toilet: yes.
Full access statement

Food and facilities

  • Toilets Yes
  • Café Yes
  • Shop Yes
  • Play area Yes
  • Baby changing Yes

What to see at Culzean Castle

  • 01

    Gardens

    Gardens you can walk around.

  • 02

    Views

    Notable views from the site.

Photos

Castles near Culzean Castle

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FAQs

How much does it cost to visit Culzean Castle?

Adult tickets cost £22, and National Trust for Scotland members go free.

When is Culzean Castle open?

In the castle main season season it opens every day from 10:30 to 16:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.

Is there a café at Culzean Castle?

Yes, there is a café on site.

Sources

Every fact on this page last verified 13 Oct 2026
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  1. Page on api.postcodes.io · checked 14 Oct 2026
  2. Page on nts.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  3. Wikidata · checked 14 Oct 2026
  4. Page on portal.historicenvironment.scot · checked 14 Oct 2026
  5. Page on nts.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026

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