Dean Park Kilmarnock

Dean Castle Country Park

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(545) · Park in Kilmarnock, United Kingdom
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Dean Castle Country Park is an excellent free day out for all the family. The Country Park boasts a 14th century castle and beautiful woodland …

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Dec 24, 2024
I have come to the dean castle and country park lots of the years. Tours in the castle and walks in the grounds. However I recently came here on a trip with my partner. She very much likes seeing pla… Full review by Lee_gray91
Dec 15, 2024
This was our first visit to Dean Castle which I'm sure is perfectly lovely however this event was tacky and busy and the opposite of magical. The so called trail was basically one long queue of peop… Full review by sarahhH4680YN
Dec 15, 2024
Starry Nights or should be named Sorry Nights. What a disastrous experience, totally killed the Christmas experience for our Grand kids and whole family. Right from start, the car park was a mud heap… Full review by David S
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Dean Castle is situated in the Dean Castle Country Park in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It was the stronghold for the Boyd F…
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Facts

Height:3.5
Owner:East Ayrshire Leisure, on behalf of East Ayrshire Council
Construction completed:c. 1350
Type:Tower house with courtyard

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Does the new play park comply with all relevant health and safety legislation? It seems quite dangerous to me.
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Hi. I have never been in the play park as I don't have children. I presume it will comply with health and safety guidelines. I suggest you contact East Ayrshire Leisure who run the …
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Hi. I have never been in the play park as I don't have children. I presume it will comply with health and safety guidelines. I suggest you contact East Ayrshire Leisure who run the Castle and country park. The play park is currently undergoing renovation at the moment. Have a look at their website which is:
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When it will reopen? Thanks
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Was there last week all the new bridges in place if you fancy just a walk but other amenities still under construction.
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Answer by Hayley B · Oct 18, 2017
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Will people still be able to get married in the Dower House after the restoration works are completed?
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sorry I do not know I'm afraid.
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Is any part of the castle still inhabited and how old is it?
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Hi William, Great question! The castle is no longer inhabited by the Scott-Ellis family, who carried out the restorations, or the Boyds, who built it. The castle and estate were given to …
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Hi William, Great question! The castle is no longer inhabited by the Scott-Ellis family, who carried out the restorations, or the Boyds, who built it. The castle and estate were given to Kilmarnock Council (as it was then) to be for the people of Kilmarnock forever. Parts of the castle that aren't open to the public are used as staff offices. The oldest part of the castle is the Keep, which dates from around 1350. We also have the Palace built in 1460.
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could you update me on the work being done and when it is likely to be finished ? Neili.
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Hi Neili, Thanks for getting in touch. The building works to the Visitor and Rural Life Centres are progressing well. The path network is being upgraded on a rolling basis, at the …
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Hi Neili, Thanks for getting in touch. The building works to the Visitor and Rural Life Centres are progressing well. The path network is being upgraded on a rolling basis, at the moment, the paths north past the Rural Life centre and east toward the paddocks for the animals are closed for upgrading and for the installation of new bridges. Hopefully all of the work will be completed by summer. You can keep up to date on progress on the East Ayrshire Leisure website and view the plans for the buildings and new paths.
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Answer by Laura M · Feb 6, 2017
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