# Castle Kennedy Gardens, Stranraer — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Discover sweeping landscapes across 75 acres where historic ruins meet tranquil lochs and manicured grounds in Galloway, with family-friendly activities including bird feeder making workshops. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/attractions/castle-kennedy-gardens (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Garden 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Castle Kennedy Gardens Castle Kennedy Gardens, Sheuchan [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5884065053421780727&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Stephen Pearce](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/116166523515280021032) **In short:** Castle Kennedy Gardens is a garden in Stranraer, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 338 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Castle Kennedy Gardens Discover sweeping landscapes across 75 acres where historic ruins meet tranquil lochs and manicured grounds in Galloway, with family-friendly activities including bird feeder making workshops. ## What's nearby - Castle Kennedy next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓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 attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Vanda Short](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113713067737881572702/reviews) ★★★★★ Amazing, the most beautiful gardens and walks, the longest walk is approximately 2 hours 30 mins. If you like this sort of think you must visit. Cafe area and small garden centre area to purchase goods. · via Google [Kerry-Jane Whitcombe](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108134032750542490941/reviews) ★★★★★ Lovely place to visit. You could quite easily spend the whole day there. Dogs allowed on leads. Nice cafe, good cake and customer service. Plant section is a little expensive. If you are local I would recommend a yearly subscription. · via Google [ray haswell](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110568975986970661522/reviews) ★★★★★ Castle ruins and fantastic gardens. Ruins closed off but you can still get a good idea of its size, gardens have loads of rhododendron, azalea and camelia, along with the walled garden. Lake and view points, plenty of seating around the gardens and woodland, cafe and shop, plant shop and toilets , carpark , well worth the entrance fee. · via Google [Buddy](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103490056045127546824/reviews) ★★★★★ First stop in Scotland has to be VP Kennedys family seat! Amazed to know my Scottish mom kept her horses here and partied with the earl as well!! Hope we can do the same in the future with Tulsi (my Audi and future president of the USA 🇺🇸) Stunning home and lands! Thank you for opening them up to visitors. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x486238f8dba90743:0x51a865fdb07ebef7!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this garden and castle ruin features spectacular, well-kept grounds with diverse gardens, woodland walks, and stunning views. They also highlight the dog-friendly atmosphere, ample seating, and a cafe offering reasonably priced food, coffee, and cakes. Guests mention the convenient parking and fair entrance fee. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Castle Kennedy, Stranraer, DG9 8SJ [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.9069025%2C-4.9485120) **Category** Historic Houses & Gardens **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (338 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Destination** Stranraer [More attractions in Stranraer](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/attractions) ★ 4.6 (338 reviews) [Visit official website](https://castlekennedygardens.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01776 702 024](tel:01776702024) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Stranraer **Postcode** DG9 8SJ **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C6QW342+QH [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x486238f8dba90743:0x51a865fdb07ebef7!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x486238f8dba90743:0x51a865fdb07ebef7!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x486238f8dba90743:0x51a865fdb07ebef7!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Stranraer Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Castle Kennedy Gardens suits all ages. ### Is Castle Kennedy Gardens wheelchair accessible? Castle Kennedy Gardens has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Castle Kennedy Gardens? Yes: free car park and paid car park. ### How do I contact Castle Kennedy Gardens? Call Castle Kennedy Gardens on +44 1776 702024. ## More near Castle Kennedy Gardens ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Balyett Farmhouse B&B ★ 4.8 · 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/balyett-farmhouse-b-b) - [Craignelder Hotel ★ 4.6 · 2.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/craignelder-hotel) - [The Ivy House Ferry Link ★ 4.9 · 2.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/the-ivy-house-ferry-link) - [North West Castle Hotel ★ 4.2 · 2.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/north-west-castle-hotel) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Kinvara 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/cottages/kinvara-uk33892) - [Home Farm - The Dairy 2.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/cottages/home-farm-the-dairy-uk34626) ### Campsites nearby - [Greenloch House Certified Location ★ 4.9 · 1.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/camping/greenloch-house-certified-location) - [Greenloch House ★ 4.9 · 1.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/camping/greenloch-house) - [Ryan Bay Holiday Park ★ 4.4 · 2.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/camping/ryan-bay-holiday-park) - [Aird Donald Caravan Park ★ 4.5 · 2.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/camping/aird-donald-caravan-park) ### Things to do nearby - [Kitchen Coos & Ewes ★ 5.0 · 3.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries/attractions/kitchen-coos-ewes) - [Ryan Leisure Centre ★ 4.3 · 3.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/attractions/ryan-leisure-centre) - [Agnew Park ★ 4.5 · 3.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/attractions/agnew-park) - [Stoneykirk Aviation Museum ★ 5.0 · 7.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/stoneykirk/attractions/stoneykirk-aviation-museum)