Dean Castle Country Park

About this place

Large park in Kilmarnock with castle museum, woodland walks, animals and playgrounds.

This large park in Kilmarnock centres on Dean Castle, once the stronghold of the Boyd family, now home to a museum displaying historic arms, armour and musical instruments collected over generations. Beyond the castle, the wider park offers woodland walks, animal enclosures and playgrounds, giving families a genuine mix of history and outdoor play within a single free visit. Its scale and range of activities make it one of the better all-round family days out in the area. It's free to visit the park and castle, with parking on site and most paths suitable for buggies.

Make a day of it — within 5km