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Caerlaverock Castle
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| Looking for: | Castles/Stately Homes, Learning/Historical | | Address: | Caerlaverock
Dumfries
Dumfries and Galloway | | Postcode: | DG1 4RU | | Nearest City: | Carlisle | | Telephone: | +44 (0)1387 770 244 |
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Description
With its moat, twin towered gatehouse and imposing battlements, Caerlaverock Castle is the epitome of the medieval stronghold. The castle’s turbulent history owes much to its proximity to England which brought it into border conflicts.
Today, visitors can enjoy a siege warfare exhibition, a children’s adventure park and a nature trail. The shop features a range of local products made in Dumfries and Galloway. | Location | 13km south east of Dumfries on the B725.
Region - Dumfries and Galloway.
Grid reference NY 025 656.
Postcode DG1 4RU.
Cycle Routes
Site on the National Cycle Network
Public Transport
From Dumfries
From train station walk to Leafield Road. Take Stagecoach Western no 371 to Caerlaverrock (22 mins). Walk down drive from road end to castle (5 mins).
By car - follow signs from Crichton Hospital through Dumfries.
| | Contact | Tel 01387 770244
| | Opening | Summer (1 April - 30 September), Monday to Sunday, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm
Winter (1 October - 31 March), Monday to Sunday, 9.30 am to 4.30 pm
| | 2007 Admission prices | Adult £5.00 Child £2.50 Concessions £4.00
| | Café | The café is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday in the winter and every day in the summer.
| | Accessibility | STB Category 3 - Visitors with a physical disability can see most of the ground floor and courtyard of the castle and a substantial part of the grounds. The visitor centre, shop and display area are wheelchair accessible. Stone carvings in the museum area and in the castle are hands on exhibits.
A nature trail in the nearby woodlands is not suitable for those using wheelchairs or visitors with limited mobility.
Wheelchair adapted toilets - STB Category 2
Catering and Shop - STB Category 2
Parking
Available a short distance away. Visitors with disabilities can be dropped near the property.
| | Facilities | Video presentation available.
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