Introduction
The mid-18th-century walled garden at Culzean Castle is situated one kilometre from the house and protected from salt-laden winds by tree planting. It is divided in two by a central wall and has ornamental gates dated 1786. In one section there are restored glasshouses, ornamental plantings and an early-20th-century grotto. Some fruit, vegetables and flowers for cutting are grown in the other section, which is distinguished by double herbaceous borders running the full length of the garden.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
0844 493 2100Website
http://www.nts.org.uk/Access contact details
The walled garden is open daily from 9.30am until 5pm.
Directions
Culzean Castle can be reached by bus with a one mile walk to the castle and visitor centre. The Castle is on National Cycle Route 7, and the nearest station is at Maybole 4 miles away.
Owners
The National Trust for Scotland
- Features & Designations
Designations
Historic Environment Scotland Listed Building
- Reference: Walled garden
- Grade: B
Plant Environment
- Environment
- Walled Garden
Features
- Glasshouse
- Description: The restored 19th-century peach house and vinery.
- Herbaceous Border
- Garden Building
- Description: The original summerhouse known as the Tea House, which now houses exhibitions.
- Specimen Tree
- Description: A cedar of Lebanon which may date from the mid-18th-century.
- Grotto
- Description: An early 20th-century grotto. The original garden had a grotto under a rockery mound.
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- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental
Plant Environment
Environment
Survival
Extant
Hectares
2.5
Open to the public
Yes