Floors Castle and Gardens
Things to do in Kelso Scottish Borders
Historical-Buildings in Scotland
Description:
Floors is the largest inhabited castle in Scotland and the home of the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe and their family.
Ownership:
Private
Situation:
In the town of Kelso.
OS ref: NT 711346
How to get there:
By car: Up Roxburgh Street from Kelso Square. Gates are facing you.
By public transport: Kelso has excellent bus services linking to Edinburgh, Berwick upon Tweed, Newcastle and along the Tweed Valley to Peebles via Melrose and Galashiels.
Seasonal opening details (2011):
We are open daily from 22nd April to 30th October with our normal opening times of 11am to 5pm (last admission 4.30pm).
Gardens, coffee shop , adventure playground and garden centre open all year.
Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am to 5pm. Last admission at 4.30pm.
Facilities:
Walled garden.
Free car parking.
Toilets.
Restaurant.
Coffee Shop.
Admission
Our normal admission charges are shown below. For group rates, please see below.
Castle Tour & Grounds Ticket (2011)
Adult £8, Senior and Student £7, Child (5-16) £4, Child (under 5) Free, Family £22.
Notes Admission to the Gardens and Grounds only is also available at a cost of £4.50 for adults and £3.50 for seniors and students. Children under 16 are free of charge.
The Family Ticket admits two adults and two children.
Carparking and entry to the Walled Garden, containing the Garden Centre, Coffee Shop and Playground, are free to visitors all year round.
Visitors may make a donation towards the upkeep of the Estate in the Walled Garden's honesty box.
Tickets are required for admission to the rest of the Gardens or Grounds.
Group Admission
The Castle and Grounds are open daily between 11am and 5pm. Last admissions are at 4.30pm.
Group Rates (2011) (20+)
Adult £6.50p, Senior and Student £5.50p, Child (5-16) £3.50p, Child (under 5) Free.
Notes: Admission to the Grounds and Gardens only is also available at a cost of £3.50 for adults and £3.00 for seniors and students. Children aged 5 to 16 are £1 - under 5's are free.
Groups can be catered for in the Restaurant
Attached attractions:
Garden Centre.
Adventure Playground.
Walks.
Additional info:
VisitScotland 4 star Visitor Attraction
Free Car Parking
Wheelchair friendly.
Web link:
Floors Castle
Places to stay nearby:
Kelso
Local towns and villages:
- Kelso
Floors Castle and Gardens, Scotland
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