Country Parks & NatureLast verified 5 Oct 2026

Brodick Castle, Garden and Country Park

Historic Castle, shop, adventure park, gardens and cafe

Arran· North Ayrshire

Brodick Castle, Garden and Country Park in Arran

About this place

Brodick Castle is a castle situated outside the port of Brodick on the Isle of Arran, an island in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland. It was previously a seat of the Dukes of Hamilton, but is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland.

You can use your National Trust pass here.

The kids adventure park and gardens are well worth the visit.

Open March to October.

Castle, shop, café and play park open 30 March-25 October. The castle closes 26 October-28 February; the country park and garden stay open year-round, daily 10am-5pm (last entry 4pm). Dogs welcome in the garden and country park on leads.

Facilities

  • Baby Changing
  • Toilets
  • Outdoor Play Area
  • Free Parking
  • Cafe
  • Indoor Activity
  • Outdoor Activity
  • Dog Friendly

Opening hours

Weekly opening hours, today highlighted
Monday10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday (today)10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

Hours can change — it’s always worth checking before you set off.

Prices

Castle and garden: adult £16, child £8, family £40. NTS members free.