Kelburn Castle & Estate
The seat of the Earls of Glasgow, famous for its exciting exterior murals.
Fairlie, Ayrshire, KA29 0BE
Facilities
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Charged parking
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Easily accessible without car
Kelburn is situated on an ancient glen so may of the paths and walks are difficult for those with accessibility needs.
Kelburn Castle and Estate is open daily from Easter to October.
One of Kelburn’s most popular attraction for the kids is the Secret Forest: a fairy tale inspired maze with a witch’s cottage, a giant’s castle, and much more! There’s also the Adventure Course and Saloon play areas, complete with wooden walkways, stepping stones, tunnels, swings and scramble net.
Kelburn’s stunning woodland glen has a number of twisted trails and paths for exploring, with plenty of creative surprises to see along the way. Trek to the top of the glen and you’ll be rewarded with incredible views across the Firth of the Clyde and over to the Isle of Arran.
The Waterfall Pool, set in a spectacular sandstone grotto is just 250 yards from the colourful castle.
Kelburn’s castle was painted in 2007 and is now recognised as one of the world’s top 10 examples of street art by author and designer Tristan Manco – on a par with Banksy’s work in Los Angeles and the Favela Morro Da Providencia in Rio de Janeiro.
The estate runs events all through the year, so keep an eye on their website and social media for updates.
You can even make a weekend of it and glamp at Kelburn in their stunning hillside yurts or bring your own tent and pitch up!
Castle tours can be booked by emailing admin@kelburnestate.com
Please note: The information on the Historic Houses website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.
Grounds and woodlands
Summer: 10am – 6pm (last entry 5pm). Secret Forest open 11am-5pm (last entry 4pm).
Winter: 10am – 4pm (last entry 3pm). Secret Forest and play areas closed. Café open weekends only.
Tours of the castle itself are available to book through the summer months.
Please note: The information on the Historic Houses website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.
This property does NOT offer free entry to Historic Houses members.
Entry to Kelburn Estate is free with a £5 parking charge.
Castle tours are £5pp
Secret Forest is £4 pp
Kelburn CAstle welcomes group vists and special rates available for larger groups. Please contact us for more information:
01475 568685
Please email admin@kelburnestate.com
We offer Ranger tours and walks. Please email admin@kelburnestate.com
Kelburn is situated on an ancient glen so may of the paths and walks are difficult for those with accessibility needs.
Kelburn Castle Graffiti Project
The idea was simple and original: take the vibrant and often transient art form of Brazilian graffiti, out of its predominantly urban context and apply it to the ancient and permanent walls of a historic rural castle in Scotland. Kelburn...
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