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Castle Douglas visitor attractions and things to do

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Ernespie Farm

Who doesn’t love lots of space and being outdoors these days and we’ve always had acres of it at Ernespie Farm – and views to take your breath away. Luckily, there’s plenty of fresh air to go around, but we still have a safe total capacity for visitors so please book in advance. We’re a working farm but there’s fun for the whole family as far as the eye can see – Busy Bee indoor soft play, outdoor play with a zip wire, tractor rides, Cresta slide, Peddle Karts, and bouncy cushions that some kids point out look a lot like dad’s belly. And we haven’t forgotten about rumbling tums either because a day on the farm is thirsty work so head to our Farmhouse Kitchen for locally sourced scrummy food that’s all made by us. Will you stare longer at the views or our homemade cakes? Don’t forget to pop your head into Ernespie Plants and our gift shop too. Then you can take a wee piece of us home to keep you ticking over until your next visit or pick up a special gift for a special someone whose birthday is looming. And all this happens under a big beautiful sky in a stunning part of Scotland so why not make a day of it with all the family!

Ernespie Farm – play areas and countryside views Click/Tap image to go to their web site

The CocoaBean Company. Why not come and visit us at our factory..

Kids can come and make their own chocolate, while adults can watch from our cafe area where you can enjoy a coffee, snack or lunch from our cafe. Come to the Cocoabean for a day full of fun for all the family. Kids make chocolate creations in our interactive workshops and explore the extensive indoor play areas, outdoor play areas and soft play. Enjoy lunch in the Cocoabean Café and don’t forget to take home some tasty treats from the factory chocolate shop. The best and most enjoyable visitor attraction in Dumfries & Galloway. Children's Workshops NO BOOKING REQUIRED Indoor & Outdoor Play Cocoabean Café Visitor Shop Buy our chocolate online Great for birthday parties Ideal for school trips Great fun and educational!

Cocoabean Company Click/Tap image to go to their web site

Cream O' Galloway Visitor centre and café

Cream o' Galloway Visitor Centre and Cafe has re-opened under new management. Our opening hours are 10am-4pm daily. Ice Cream Making Workshops and All About Our Farm tours are now available for booking during the October school holiday period. Fresh milk from Rainton Farm's cow-with-calf dairy is now available to buy at Cream o' Galloway Visitor Centre. *New! Dogs are now welcome in our cafe. Thank you for supporting Cream o' Galloway as we embark on a new chapter!

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Creetown Gem Rock Museum An Experience You’ll Treasure Forever

The Creetown Gem Rock Museum has been owned and run by the Stephenson family for three generations. TThe collection contains many fine and rare examples of crystals found in Britain. They are displayed alongside many other colourful specimens from around the world with unusual items such as the 4.5 billion year old, three kilogram meteorite, the fossilised egg and dung of a dinosaur! The “Maverick” gold nugget is one of the largest natural gold specimens on display in the U.K. generously donated to the museum by “Maverick” Bill Wilson and his wife Margaret.

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Galloway Activity Centre We look forward to welcoming you.

Galloway Activity Centre occupies a stunning location on the banks of Loch Ken in Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland in the heart of the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere. With our team of expert adventure instructors and our beautiful surroundings, we specialize in providing exciting and memorable holidays in a safe and friendly family atmosphere. Catering for families, groups and individuals, you can choose from popular short taster sessions, full day of activities, certified courses and instructor training under the professional guidance of our skilled team

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Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park CURRENTLY CLOSED

The Galloway Conservation Centre is actively directing its efforts towards saving endangered species by protecting their habitat and raising awareness of the causes and threats to the endangered species and their habitats. The Centre is now a registered charity ‘Galloway Wildlife Conservation Trust’. The Trust is an education, scientific and conservation charity dedicated to protecting our global wildlife heritage and inspiring in people a respect for animals, plants and the environment

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Galloway Kite Trail An exciting nature watching opportunity

The Galloway Red Kite Trail, an exciting nature watching opportunity to view spectacular red kites in lovely scenery is now attracting the attention of walkers, cyclists, wildlife lovers and birdwatchers in Dumfries and Galloway and from much further afield. The 'Galloway Kite Trail' around beautiful Loch Ken promotes the population of kites, recently re-established in Kirkcudbrightshire, as a source of nature-based tourism to benefit local communities in the area. In so doing, the trail is helping to strengthen the 'ownership' of the kites by local communities and tourist operators. The trail is an anticlockwise route of some twenty four miles around Loch Ken (winter) with an additional fourteen miles of forest drive (summer only). Being out on a bike is a great way to spot red kites and for the energetic, it’s a reasonably level route, with cycle racks provided at Boat O Rhone, New Galloway and Mossdale. The west side of Loch Ken is particularly quiet and attractive for cyclists.

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Castle Douglas website

We've been promoting Castle Douglas since 2009 FREE. Tap picture to go to our contact form.

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Sulwath Brewery Come and meet the brewers!

Come and meet the brewer, learn the secrets of preparing traditionally crafted ales, and see for yourself the care and skill that goes into making a fine hand brewed Scottish pint using 100% natural ingredients
We take great pride in the production of our products which are brewed traditionally, with no concentrates, colourings or extract and with accent on the taste of yesteryear.
When was the last time you savoured the aroma of a mass produced beer, or tasted its wholesome natural flavour? The name "Sulwath" is the ancient name for the Solway Estuary. This is reputed to date back to a ford, or crossing near the mouth of the river Esk which marked the border between Scotland and England around the 13th Century, and from general usage, the estuary became known as "Sulwath" with the predominance of migratory seabirds in the upper reaches of the Solway. Come & meet the brewer on our conducted tour every Monday & Friday at 1pm

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Threave Castle and Wildlife Reserve Inspirational Castle and wildlife

Set in Visitors can see otters, barn owl and kingfisher all year round and in the winter they can see Greenland white fronted geese, pink footed geese, whooper swans and wigeon. Paths around the area provide good wildlife viewing all year

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Threave House and Gardens Scottish Baronial House

64-acre ornamental garden with interest throughout the year from a large and varied plant collection and landscape features. A Scottish Baronial House open to the public. 1500-acre estate with way marked trails, bird hides, and a wild fowl sanctuary.

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Dalbeattie Museum Trust Museum

April to October
Mon - Sat 11am till 4pm
Sundays 2pm till 4pm
Entry FREE (all children must be accompanied by an adult). Situated on the high street close to parking and shopping area with wheelchair access, Private viewings can be arranged

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Buittle Castle Castle Tours and Afternoon Teas

Join us for our excellent Castle Tours and Afternoon Tea service. We begin with a detailed and history-rich tour of the castle and grounds, followed by a complimentary tea, served in the castle's spectacular library or Great Hall, depending on tour group size. It is a truly unforgettable experience and a memorable and refined way to spend an afternoon out.

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Castle Douglas Treasure Hunt Trail Explore Castle Douglas on this self-guided Treasure Hunt themed Trail

. Can you follow the route and solve the sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features and monuments? This circular Trail starts at the Visitor Information centre, off King Street. As you solve the clues, you'll visit Castle Douglas Parish Church, Lochside Park beside Carlingwark Loch, the towns Clock Tower, Cotton Street and King Street. You’ll certainly see more than you were looking for! Only £6.99 for the download and print option, one Trail booklet can be shared between 4-5 people. There's also the chance of winning a cash prize! Visit the Treasure Trails website to discover more. The Castle Douglas Treasure Trail starts at: Market Street Castle Douglas Dumfries and Galloway DG7 1BE

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