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Red Kite Centre

Castle Douglas, Laurieston

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Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Paid car park

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible parking
  • ✓Accessible entrance
  • ✓Accessible toilet
  • ✓Accessible seating

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards
  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.

About Red Kite Centre

The Red Kite Centre sits on Bellymack Hill Farm outside Castle Douglas. A café serves coffee and cakes alongside visits to the bird sanctuary, where red kites are fed daily. The centre is open to children and dogs.

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Friday
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 4:00 PM

Visitors say this bird sanctuary offers a stunning spectacle of numerous red kites swooping down during feeding time, along with other animals like lambs and goats. They also highlight the friendly and knowledgeable staff, the delicious cakes and coffee available, and the reasonable entrance fee.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Guest rating
4.7 / 5 (833 reviews)
Dogs allowed
Yes
Good for children
Yes
Food hygiene rating
Pass
Destination
Laurieston

Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.