Threave is a series of spectacular gardens created over the years by students of the Trust's School of Heritage Gardening.
You can enjoy the delights of these gardens in every season - from spring flowers, through summer blooms, autumn colours and winter frosts. The walled garden and glasshouses display succulent fruit and vegetables - sometimes our produce is available for visitors to buy, but mostly it is used in the Terrace Cafe to create delicious home cooked meals, soups, snacks and baking.

About us

HIGHLIGHTS

Packed with a diverse range of plants, flowers, shrubs, fruit and vegetables,

Look out for the secret garden

Several trails to explore through the estate

Wildlife

Awards

Green Tourism Silver Award, VisitScotland 4 Star Grading

GUIDED TOURS

Look out for special events such as garden walks, talks and lectures, demonstrations, apple days, wildlife events, special plant sales, musical performances and much more. See website for further details.For group tour ideas see our new website for exclusive trade offers, rates and ticket options, unique experiences and suggested itineraries. If you are a travel operator please contact our central Travel Trade department with all enquiries, bookings, and any other requirements like catering or bespoke tours - traveltrade@nts.org.uk or telephone: +44 (0) 131 458 0204.
For general groups (clubs, friends, and parties) contact the properties direct for information, private tours and other special arrangements.

Group visits

For group tour ideas see our new website for exclusive trade offers, rates and ticket options, unique experiences and suggested itineraries. If you are a travel operator please contact our central Travel Trade department with all enquiries, bookings, and any other requirements like catering or bespoke tours - traveltrade@nts.org.uk or telephone: +44 (0) 131 458 0204.
For general groups (clubs, friends, and parties) contact the properties direct for information, private tours and other special arrangements.

ACCOMMODATION

VOLUNTEERING / INTERNSHIPS OPPORTUNITES

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

You can find our accessibility statement here:

PROMOTIONAL THEMES

  • Herbaceous Borders & Plantings
  • Woodland Gardens
  • Water Gardens
  • Rose Gardens
  • Edible Gardens and Vegetables in Season
  • Autumn Colour
  • Winter Gardens / Winter Structure
  • Woodland Wildlife
  • Walled Garden

HOW TO FIND US

Road: off the A75, 1 mile west of Castle Douglas; see website for further details

ADDRESS

Threave Estate
Castle Douglas
DG7 1RX

OPENING TIMES

Mon-Sun 10.00-17.00

Monday: 10:00 - 17:00

Tuesday: 10:00 - 17:00

Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:00

Thursday: 10:00 - 17:00

Friday: 10:00 - 17:00

Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00

Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00

Opening information

See website for additional openings, including Visitor Centre, shop and nature reserve.

25 Dec–20 Jan 2022, garden closed.

ADMISSION PRICES

Adult: £12.00

Other Pricing: Nature reserve is free. See website for garden. FREE - join today at www.nts.org.uk/join

ADDRESS

Dumfries and Galloway

Threave Estate
Castle Douglas
DG7 1RX

FACILITY

  • Shop
  • Car park
  • Events

Accessibility

  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible toilets
  • Wheelchair access
  • Assistance Dogs

Family day out

  • Dog friendly

WEBSITE

https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/threave-garden

E-MAIL

information@nts.org.uk

PHONE

01556 502 575

FACEBOOK

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