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Threave Garden

454 Reviews

#1 of 14 things to do in Castle Douglas

Nature & Parks, Gardens

Off A75 1km (1/2 mile) west of Castle Douglas, Castle Douglas DG7 1RX, Scotland

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“A wonderful experience”

My first visit to Threave and even on a late December day it was magnificent. The new Garden of... read more

Reviewed January 14, 2019

KevinMcC46

Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

“Pleasant garden and House - red Squirrels, bats and cake”

I first went to the main Visitor centre where I was informed of the restaurant, cafe, tours of the... read more

Reviewed December 28, 2018

lewiswilde

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Off A75 1km (1/2 mile) west of Castle Douglas, Castle Douglas DG7 1RX, Scotland

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KevinMcC46

Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

Reviewed January 14, 2019

A wonderful experience

My first visit to Threave and even on a late December day it was magnificent. The new Garden of contemplation was beautiful and I will certainly go back in the springtime to see the magnificent floral displays as the plants come into bloom. I wish...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank KevinMcC46

Hi there - thank you so much for your message about the Garden of Contemplation at Threave. I am so pleased that you enjoyed your visit, and we look forward to welcoming you again. We are all looking forward to seeing the new garden develop!...More

lewiswilde

Reviewed December 28, 2018

Pleasant garden and House - red Squirrels, bats and cake

I first went to the main Visitor centre where I was informed of the restaurant, cafe, tours of the house and gardens. I also learnt that batwalks were available in the evening on pre-selected nights. I then walked around the ornamental gardens and took in...More

Date of experience: April 2018

Thank lewiswilde

Hi there - thank you so much for your very positive description of the many activities there are to do on a visit to Threave Garden and Estate. We hope to welcome you again very soon. Kind regards. Richard Polley, General Manager Dumfries and Galloway

Rantinrover

Biggar, United Kingdom

9751055

Reviewed December 12, 2018

Nice lunch at Terrace Cafe

I dropped in here with my wife for lunch in the Terrace Café - the grounds have limited appeal in December and we were enroute to Gatehouse of Fleet. There is plenty of parking onsite. The friendly woman serving behind the counter was kind enough...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank Rantinrover

Hi there - thank you so much for your positive review of the Terrace Café at Threave. I am pleased that you enjoyed your lunch, and came back for more! We hope to welcome you again to Threave very soon - we open for the...More

marianna550

London, United Kingdom

Reviewed November 7, 2018

Brilliant place to visit.Dont forget the castle in season

Lovely garden with all sorts of sections. A great place for an afternoon but don’t forget to visit the fantastic castle a short way down the road.More

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank marianna550

Hi there - thank you so much for your very positive review of Threave Garden. We hope to welcome you again very soon - please note that Threave Garden will open for the season on Friday 29 March. Best wishes. Richard Polley, General Manager Dumfries...More

Abi C

North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

329140

Reviewed November 3, 2018

Gorgeous garden

It's been a long time since we visited here. The house was closed as was the stables tea room. No map - you have to pay for the guide book to obtain a simple map of the garden (which other places give away for free)...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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Sarah C

Reviewed October 27, 2018 via mobile

Halloween Spooktacular event Garden House and visitor centre

Threave Gardens never fails to impress. Great colours and new garden designs to enchant and captivate and inspire us. Staff in the visitor centre, gardening team and volunteers are so helpful. Clearly passionate to share what this site has to offer. Applies to catering staff...More

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank Sarah C

Hi there - thank you for your excellent review of Threave Garden following our Halloween weekend. We hope to welcome you again very soon - please note that Threave Garden will open for the season on Friday 29 March .Best wishes. Richard Polley, General Manager...More

KTJ60

Ramsbottom, United Kingdom

17983

Reviewed October 27, 2018 via mobile

Excellent Cafe great value

We stopped here as NTS members on our way back from Ayrshire. We had excellent soup and roll followed by Scone, Cream and Jam all for £15 for two. All freshly made served in an open airy restaurant overlooking the gardens. We didn’t get chance...More

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank KTJ60

Hi there - thank you so much for your excellent review of Threave Garden and our Terrace Café. We hope to welcome you again very soon - please note that Threave Garden will re-open for the season on Friday 29 March. Best wishes. Richard Polley,...More

geismom

Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania

470335

Reviewed October 17, 2018

Fascinating House History

We visited in early October and were able to secure a house tour upon arrival. The tour lasted an hour and a half, and the guide was very enthusiastic about explaining the history of the house and owners, as well as divulging some gossip in...More

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank geismom

Hi there - thank you so much for your excellent review of Threave Garden and the tour of Threave House. We hope to welcome you again very soon - please note that Threave Garden will re-open for the season on 29 March. Best wishes. Richard...More

Peter B

Lowestoft, United Kingdom

10740

Reviewed October 10, 2018

Relaxing and timeless.

Threaten gardens make for a wonderful and relaxing visit. National Trust for Scotland look after the house and grounds. There is a shop and cafe. A great place if you have an hour to spare.More

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank Peter B

Hi there - thank you so much for your excellent review of Threave Garden. We hope to welcome you again very soon - please note that Threave Garden will re-open for the season on Friday 29 March. Best wishes. Richard Polley, General Manager Dumfries and...More

paml15

Rugby, United Kingdom

256

Reviewed October 9, 2018

delightful gardens to wander around

Although it was a cold afternoon we enjoyed walking around these gardens and being surprised by all the colour that was still to be seen there. Sadly the recent storms had done its damage to a number of trees.More

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank paml15

Hi there - thank you for your very positive review of Threave Garden after your visit in October. We hope to welcome you again very soon - please note that Threave Garden will re-open for the season on Friday 29 March. Best wishes. Richard Polley,...More

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landmbrad

While walking in the area, can we use cafe without paying entrance fee ?

October 13, 2018|

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I think so

gillI8971OX

Hi I’d like to visit but have my dog with me. I understand I will need to walk in the wider estate and not the formal garden. What is the dog situation if I want to eat in the cafe? Can I sit outside?

May 20, 2018|

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Hi Gill, you can order food from the food court and they can bring it out to you at the benches just outside the main entrance, water bowls available for dogs too.

barbaramanning1

Is 19th May a normal day without wedding celebrations?What are opening times?

May 15, 2018|

Answer

Hi there - yes, Saturday 19 May is an ordinary day, with the garden open 10am to 5pm. Looking spectacular in the sunshine! Kind regards. Richard Polley, General Manager

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