Threave Castle
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Threave Castle ticket options
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Standard entry
Explore the castle at a specific date and time, with options for family and carer tickets.
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Member tickets
Historic Scotland members get free, unlimited entry to all our sites
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Explorer Pass tickets
Explorer Pass holders can book their visit here
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Family tickets
Choose the family ticket that works best for you
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Young Scot Card holders
Young Scot card holders can visit our sites for just £1
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Partner organisations
Members of our partner organisations receive free or discounted entry
What to expect on your visit
The castle itself is currently closed while conservation work is carried out, but the boat trip and island visit still make for an enjoyable experience.
Enjoy a short boat crossing to the island with views of the River Dee and its wildlife. Once on the island, visitors can explore the paths and enjoy the setting and atmosphere.
Opening times
1 April – 30 September
- Daily 10am to 3.45pm
Last tickets sold at 3.45pm
1 October – 31 October
- Daily 10am to 3.30pm
Last tickets sold at 3.15pm
Last entry and closures
- Closed: 1 November to 31 March
Ticket prices
Book online in advance for the best ticket price.
Prices are currently reduced while the castle is closed.
| Type | Online (best value) | In person |
|---|---|---|
| Member | FREE | FREE |
| Adult | £4.50 | £8.50 |
| Concession | £3.50 | £6.80 |
| Child (7 - 15 years) | £2.50 | £5.00 |
More ticket types including family, Explorer Pass and partner organisation tickets are available.
How to get here
Threave Castle is on an island and is reached by passenger boat.
Allow 15 minutes to walk the 800m from the car park to the boat jetty.
View Threave Castle on a Google map
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Address
Castle Douglas
Dumfries
DG7 1TJ
National Grid reference:
NX 739 623
Contact
07825 055 553Accessibility
Carers' tickets
Visitors with disabilities are charged standard admission rates (adult/concession/child). Proof of disability is not required. Up to two accompanying carers receive free entry per transaction.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are permitted at all our sites and within roofed areas.
Parking
The level gravel car park has no accessible bays marked.
Toilets
The island has no toilets.
The nearest public toilets are by the car park, and include an adapted toilet.
Approach to the site
Visitors must take a small boat to reach the island on which Threave Castle stands. Visitors must be able to climb the steps into and out of the boat.
The jetty is about 800m from the car park along a mostly level gravel path. The eight wooden gates along the path each have ‘easy latch’ opening systems. The jetty is then reached down six concrete steps.
What to expect at the site
Access to the upper levels of the castle is via open tread and narrow spiral staircases all with handrails.
Pathways and surfaces on the island are mainly grass. These rise and fall across different areas of the monument site.
Facilities
- Car parking
- Coach parking
- Picnic area
- Shop
- Toilets
- Water bottle refill
- Accessible by public transport
- No dogs except assistance dogs
- Guided or audio tours available
- Accessible toilets
Shop
Pick up a souvenir of your visit or find the perfect Scottish gift in the castle gift shop. Every purchase helps us protect our historic places throughout Scotland.
Shop the Threave Castle guidebook to learn more about the castle's importance and evolution.
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