Bowhill House and Country Park

About this place

Borders estate with adventure playground, woodland trails and a Victorian house.

Part of the wider Buccleuch estate, Bowhill combines a Victorian country house with an adventure playground and extensive woodland trails, giving families the option of a shorter house visit or a longer day spent mostly outdoors in the grounds. The house itself holds notable art and historical collections, though it's the playground and trails that tend to be the main draw for younger visitors. Its position amid classic Borders countryside makes for an attractive setting regardless of which parts of the estate are explored. There's an admission charge for the house, with grounds access sometimes free, and a cafe on site.

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