Culzean Castle & Country Park accessibility guide

Welcome

Contact for accessibility enquiries: Alastair Law
Tel: 01655 884455
Email: culzean@nts.org.uk

We have a complimentary ticket policy for personal assistants.

All staff have disability awareness training.

Independent visitor reviews of accessibility at Culzean can be found on the Euan's Guide website.

At a glance

There is level access from the main entrance or Home Farm to:

• Accessible toilet
• Shop
• Home Farm restaurant

Visual

• Some parts of the property have low lighting.
• We have information in large print.

Getting here

Culzean Castle & Country Park
Maybole
South Ayrshire
KA19 8LE

Travel by public transport

• The 360 and 60 bus lines stop near Culzean Castle.

Parking

• Disabled parking is available at Home Farm, Swan Pond and the Walled Garden.
• Parking is available in front of the castle for disabled drivers only; disabled passengers may be dropped off here.

Arrival

• From the car park to the entrance, there is level access.
• There is a permanent ramp.

Getting around

Getting around inside

• There is manual wheelchair access to the castle; however, no powered mobility vehicles are permitted. Please ask on arrival at the castle about wheelchairs.

Accessible toilet

• There are disabled toilets at the castle, Swan Pond and at Home Farm.

Getting around outside

• Some parts of the Country Park are accessible.
• Car parking at the Walled Garden allows easy access to paths and picnic areas.
• There is no easy access to the beach.
• There are gravel paths with some ramps in the garden.
• There is wheelchair access into vinery glasshouse in the Walled Garden. The Wildlife Garden and Herb Garden are slabbed and access is from the Walled Garden or off Silver Avenue.
• Access to the Fountain Court Garden is by steps from the castle. Alternative access is available down a ramp near the Viaduct where mobility-impaired visitors may be dropped off for easy access.
• Woodland areas are partially accessible by wheelchair along the main paths. Uneven surface in places.
• There are no powered mobility vehicles for hire at Culzean; however, we do have a mobility golf buggy running most days. Please check with us prior to arrival to avoid disappointment.

Things to see and do

• Culzean Castle is the perfect place for a day out, whether you're a keen walker, enjoy admiring gardens, have an interest in architecture or just enjoy soaking up some history.
• Our younger visitors can run wild in the Adventure Cove and Wild Woodland play areas.
• Pirate-themed Adventure Cove play area is a unique space where children of all abilities can spend hours having fun.
• There are guides in most rooms of the castle, who are always happy to answer questions.
• We provide information sheets in each room, which give details of the architecture, furniture, objects and paintings.

Guide last updated: 20 March 2023