- Open
- £6.80 adult · £4 child
- Assistance dogs only
- Parking on site
- Historic Environment Scotland
Quick answer
Threave Castle is a ruined castle near Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, managed by Historic Environment Scotland. Adult tickets cost £6.80, and Historic Environment Scotland members go free. Only assistance dogs are allowed. There is a car park on site, about 800 m from the entrance.
Threave Castle opening times
- Mon 12 10:0016:00
- Tue 13 10:0016:00
- Wed 14 10:0016:00
- Thu 15 10:0016:00
- Fri 16 10:0016:00
- Today Sat 17 10:0016:00
- Sun 18 10:0016:00
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 1 Apr to 30 Sep | Daily | 10:00 to 16:30 | 15:45 |
| October | 1 Oct to 31 Oct | Daily | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:15 |
| Winter closure | 1 Nov to 31 Mar | Closed | Closed | n/a |
Static list. Last outward boat 16:00 (Apr-Sep) and 15:30 (Oct); last entry 45 minutes before closing; closed 1 Nov-31 Mar.
Opening times change with the season and can change at short notice. Check the official site before you travel.
Threave Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | Online | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £6 | £6.80 |
| Concession | £4.50 | £5 |
| Child | £3.50 | £4 |
| Historic Environment Scotland members | Free | Free |
Getting to Threave Castle and parking
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- Address
- DG7 2AB
- Parking
- Car park on site. Level gravel car park, no marked accessible bays; 800m (about 15 minutes) walk to the boat jetty. About 800 m to the entrance.
- By train
- Railway station is 59.8 miles away.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Assistance dogs only- Pet dogs: not allowed.
- Assistance dogs: welcome.
- No dogs except assistance dogs.
Accessibility
Not step-free- Step-free: no step-free access.
- Paths and surfaces: 800m mostly level gravel path to jetty, six concrete steps down; must climb steps into and out of the boat; island mainly grass; open-tread narrow spiral stairs to upper levels.
- Accessible toilet: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
What to see at Threave Castle
- 01
Keep
The main fortified tower of the castle.
- 02
Curtain wall
The outer defensive wall around the site.
- 03
Views
Notable views from the site.
History of Threave Castle
- 1369 Archibald the Grim builds the tower house.
- 1400 Archibald, 3rd Earl of Douglas, dies at Threave.
- c.1450 8th Earl clears ancillary buildings for an artillery wall.
- 1455 James II besieges it for two months; garrison surrenders after a bribe and it passes to the Crown.
Photos
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When is Threave Castle open?
In the summer season it opens every day from 10:00 to 16:30. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
How much does it cost to visit Threave Castle?
Adult tickets cost £6.80, and Historic Environment Scotland members go free.
Can you take a dog to Threave Castle?
Only assistance dogs are allowed.
Sources
- Page on api.postcodes.io
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
- Page on portal.historicenvironment.scot
- Wikidata
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
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