Threave

Castle Douglas
Dumfries and Galloway
DG7 1RX

Tel: +44 (0)1556 502 575
Fax: +44 (0)1556 502 683
Email: threave@nts.org.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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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 and wildlife refuge A new Countryside Centre in the old stables highlights nature conservation, forestry and agriculture at Threave. Breeding ospreys can be viewed from the viewing platform on the river, installed in 2010 following two successful breeding seasons.

Also in 2010 Threave Estate became Scotland's first official bat reserve, with 7 of the 9 species common to Scotland, roosting 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
    (2011 times)
    Visitor and Countryside Centres, Gift Shop, Plant Centre, Restaurant and Exhibition Room:

    11th February to 25th March:
    Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10.00am-5.00pm.

    25th March to 30th October:
    Daily 10.00am to 5.00pm.

    31st October to 18th December:
    Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10.00am to 5.00pm.

    Garden all year round:

    Walled Garden and Glasshouses opening times as Visitor Centre but closing on Fridays at 4.30pm


    Admission Charges
    (2011 prices)
    Stiil to be confirmed

    House & Garden:
    Adult £10.50; Concession £7.50
    Family (2 adults + up to 4children) £26.00; Family (1 adult + up to 4 children) £20.00.

    Garden Only:
    Adult £6.50; Concession £5.50
    Family (2 adults + up to 4 children) £16.00; 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

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    Castle Douglas Art Gallery (1 Mile)*
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    Threave Castle is a massive tower built in the late 14th century by Archibald the Grim, Lord of Galloway.
    The Stewartry Museum (7 Miles)*
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    Douglas Arms Hotel (1 Mile)*
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    Auld Exchange Holiday Cottage Scotland (1 Mile)*
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