While visiting friends in Glasgow we decided to drive an hour south to see the castle. It was a wonderful day exploring the grounds, walking the beach, and touring one section of the castle. Highly recommend it for couples, families, kids, etc. Really special place.

We had a great visit. It's a lovely place. Castle and Park. Stunning Robert Adam designs, including lovely staircase. But our visit was made much better by the staff on site on Saturday Oct 14. They were all friendly and helpful but Colin was particularly helpful and informative. Fiona too. I didn't catch other names but all very professional. I didn't think there was enough information in the rooms or on the site generally so I was glad of the friendly staff. It's right on the coast so there are some nice walks. And shop and gallery.

Amazing interior and exterior to this Castle and Country Park. It was a beautiful day when I visited which helped but I'm sure the ground are incredible any day of the year. Really enjoyed the interiors of the building and the staff were really friendly and helpful, answering questions and chatting through the history of the building.

I pay NTS membership just for this place. It's amazing, great fora nice walk, the castle is gorgeous when it's open in the summer and the adventure playground is so good I drive an hour to get there. Be sure to stop by the walled garden too!

Having joined the National Trust, this place appeals even more with free entry for members. Easily located between Maybole and Heads of Ayr, you are immediately hit with the lovely countryside as soon as you turn into the gates. A long drive down the road to the castle you have a choice to park left or right on route depending on which part of the grounds you want to visit. There is plenty parking but was very busy on a bank holiday. Lots of walks and lovely gardens could fill your afternoon without the castle which is stunning both inside and out. There are plenty areas for picnics, shops, art galleries and eating places. Well worth a visit.

What a beautiful place this is. Extensive grounds which you could happily spend all day walking around. A beach, if you don't mind some steep steps, beautiful cultivated gardens, extensive woodland, views out to sea. I was staying on a campsite next door and joined National Trust Scotland just to walk my little dog around here every day in lovely weather. Only negative is my dog was not permitted in the castle (understandable), secondhand bookshop and gift shop (not so understandable), so i couldn't spend my money there.

Wow! This really does have it all. Beach and countryside walks, historical building to walk around, second hand book shop, cafe. We didn't have our children as it was a romantic weekend away, but they would have loved it! The playground looked fabulous. We were able to use our National Trust card to get in.

We only discovered the castle last year and have been back several times. A lovely place with plenty to do. Lots of different walks, coastal, woodland and formal gardens. The castle itself is interesting and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Particularly impressed with customer care, i lost my new glasses around the castle at easter. They were found and staff contacted me and kept them safe until i could return today and pick them up. 10/10 thank you, especially the castle staff.

The. National Trust of Scotland own some amazing places but Culzean Castle is surely one of the best. It’s more than just a castle…the extensive grounds are superb, there’s an excellent cafe and the views from the castle looking towards the Isle of Arran and Ailsa Craig are stunning. There plenty of car parking nearby and as you enter the Court yard, you will see the cafe, gift shop and toilets. If you are a member of the English National Trust, then entrance is free. Culzean does attract a large number of tourist groups so it’s probably best to arrive as early as possible. There is a link with General Eisenhower so it’s very popular with visitors from the USA. We chose to make our own way round and it really is a fascinating place. There are many stairs but I think there is a lift so that’s worth enquiring about. Take time! Some of the ceilings are magnificent and the famous staircase is worthy of study. The armoury display is amazing and as you work your way to the top of the castle, you cannot fail to notice the views out to sea. Everywhere in the castle is so interesting from Eisenhower’s study to the Castle’s kitchen…there’s so much to admire! And so to the grounds…they are very extensive and when we visited, the rhododendrons and azaleas were in full bloom. There is a camellia house and thousands of trees and shrubs, all superbly maintained. There are seats around to rest weary feet and reflect on the beautiful surroundings. It’s not difficult to spend the whole day here with several visits to the excellent cafe. Good footwear and fully charged phone/camera batteries are essential ( non flash photography is allowed inside the Castle.

Very impressive building, only parts open to the public. So many firearms etc on display! Very interesting place to visit and the rest of the park a great place to picnic or simply relax. The entrance fee of £20 is a wee bit high.