Threave

Castle Douglas
Dumfries and Galloway
DG7 1RX


Threave Garden

Threave Garden is delightful in all seasons. At 64 acres, it is best known for its spectacular springtime display of daffodils (nearly 200 varieties), but herbaceous beds are colourful in summer and the trees and heather garden are striking in autumn.

Threave House

Open to the public for the first time in 2002. The interiors have been restored to their appearance in the 1930s, and from the house visitors can enjoy impressive vistas of the Galloway countryside.

Threave Estate

The Estate provides a good example of integrated management of the land, taking account of agriculture, forestry and nature conservation. Marked walks include a 2.5 km estate trail which guides the visitor through this variety of landscapes.

The Estate is a wildfowl refuge and the wetland is important for its plants, breeding wading birds and wintering wildfowl. Bird hides provide good cover to enjoy the activity of this wildlife.

A new Countryside Centre in the old stables highlights nature conservation, forestry and agriculture at Threave.

Additional Information:

  • Explanatory text in French, German, Italian, Spanish
  • Wheelchair access to most of garden, Visitor Centre, restaurant, shop, toilet. Wheelchairs and electric battery car available. Reserved places in car park.
  • Induction loop in Visitor Centre
  • Dog walk
  • Shop
  • Licensed restaurant.

     

    Opening Times
    (2007 times)
    Visitor and Countryside Centres, Gift Shop, Plant Centre and Exhibition Room:
    1st February to 31st March: Daily 10.00am - 4.00pm.

    1st April to 31st October: Daily 9.30am - 5.30pm.

    1st November to 23rd December: Daily 10.00am - 4.00pm.

    Restaurant:
    1st February to 31st March and 1st November to 23rd December: Daily 10.00am - 4.00pm.

    1st April to 31st October: Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm.

    1st November to 23rd December: Daily 10.00am - 4.00pm.

    House:
    1st April to 31st October:
    Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday 11.00am - 3.30pm.

    Walled Garden and Glasshouses:
    All year Daily 9.30am - 5.00pm. Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm.

    Admission Charges
    (2007 prices)
    House & Garden:
    Adult £10.00; Concession £7.00; Family (2 adults + up to 4children) £25.00; Family (1 adult + up to 4 children) £20.00.

    Garden Only:
    Adult £6.00; Concession £5.00; Family (2 adults + up to 4 children) £15.00; Family (1 adult + up to 4 children) £10.00.

    Directions
    Off A75, 1 mile west of Castle Douglas.
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    Threave Postcode for SatNav: DG7 1RX

    Nearby Attractions
    Castle Douglas Art Gallery (1 Mile)*
    Castle Douglas Art Gallery first opened in 1938 having been gifted to the town by Mrs Ethel Bristowe and now forms an excellent venue for an annual programme of temporary exhibitions running from Easter to Christmas.
    Threave Castle (2 Miles)*
    Threave Castle is a massive tower built in the late 14th century by Archibald the Grim, Lord of Galloway.
    The Stewartry Museum (7 Miles)*
    The Stewartry Museum was founded in 1879, and first occupied part of Kirkcudbright Town Hall. As the collections grew, the present purpose-built museum was opened in 1893.
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    Nearby Hotels
    Douglas Arms Hotel (1 Mile)*
    Centrally located within the picturesque market town of Castle Douglas, this former coaching inn dates back to the 1700s. Located near the beautiful Solway coast, the hotel is just a short drive from the shore and a number of golf courses.
    The Urr Valley Hotel (2 Miles)*
    The Urr Valley Hotel is a long established country house hotel set in 12 acres of mature woodland and gardens. With its stunning views across the Dumfries and Galloway countryside, it is in an ideal location.
    Clonyard House Hotel (7 Miles)*
    This small, family-run hotel is beautifully situated within 7 acres of mature gardens and woodlands, in a secluded position within a national scenic area near the Solway coast.
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    Nearby Self Catering
    Auld Exchange Holiday Cottage Scotland (1 Mile)*
    Located in the heart of the National Trust for Scotlands Estate of Threave Castle and Gardens. Recently converted they are a lovely mixture of old architecture and contemporary interior styling.
    Gelston Lodge Holiday Cottages (3 Miles)*
    Our Holiday Cottages are located in a National Scenic Area where the forests of the Solway cloak coastal plains with secluded bays and rolling hills that stretch out from the bustling food town of Castle Douglas in Dumfries and Galloway.
    Allonby Holiday Cottage (6 Miles)*
    The cottage offers flexible accommodation that provides cosy comfort for a couple or plenty of space for a family. It has wonderful, uninterrupted views over the Urr Estuary, Kippford Harbour and the hills beyond.
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