CULZEAN EVENTS - 2007
Overview
Ranger-Led Guided Walks
1400 daily (unless otherwise specified):
1 July - 31 August only.
Castle Guided Tours
1500 daily
During April and from July to October only.
FRIDAY 30 MARCH
ALL FACILITIES FULLY OPEN
(See General Information)
APRIL 2007
SATURDAY 7 APRIL
EASTER FUN for the Family :
Easter Bunny Trail - 1030 to 1530 - £1.00
Find the bunnies around the Park, solve the clues and win a prize. Start at Visitor Centre.
(normal admission to Park applies)
Pottery Painting - 1100 to 1630 - £5.00
Fun session painting your own Easter Bunny at Visitor Centre.
For all ages. Allow 1 hour to complete your model.
Places limited - First come first served all materials supplied.
(normal admission to Park applies)
SUNDAY 8 APRIL
ACORN CRAFT FAIR in Stone Barn at Visitor Centre 1100 to 1700
EASTER FUN for the Family :
Easter Bunny Trail - 1030 to 1530 - £1.00
Find the bunnies around the Park, solve the clues and win a prize. Start at Visitor Centre.
(normal admission to Park applies)
Pottery Painting - 1100 to 1630 - £5.00
Fun session painting your own Easter Bunny at Visitor Centre.
For all ages. Allow 1 hour to complete your model.
Places limited - First come first served all materials supplied.
(normal admission to Park applies)
1430 to 1630 : Band Call
MAYBOLE PIPE BAND
Fountain Court (weather permitting)
MONDAY 9 APRIL
ACORN CRAFT FAIR in Stone Barn at Visitor Centre 1100 to 1700
EASTER FUN for the Family :
Easter Bunny Trail - 1030 to 1530 - £1.00
Find the bunnies around the Park, solve the clues and win a prize. Start at Visitor Centre.
(normal admission to Park applies)
WEDNESDAY 11 APRIL
CHILDREN'S EVENTS (See Children's Section)
THURSDAY 12 APRIL
CHILDREN'S EVENTS (See Children's Section)
SUNDAY 29 APRIL
CULZEAN FAMILY FUN RUN 2007
Up to 300 entrants negotiate their way over possibly the most scenic 10k Fun Run course in Britain. All proceeds towards repair of Treetop Walkway.
Closing date for entries - 26 April 2007
Start of Run : 1400
MAY 2007
SUNDAY 6 MAY
1400 to 1600: BLACK RAVEN LIVING HISTORY
Denis Reid presents : 'Sir Hew Kennedy of Ardstinchar'
A fifteeth century Carrick knight describes his service to the King of France, his part in the victory over the English at Bauges in 1420 and shares the weapons and armour of the time.
In front of the Castle (weather permitting).
SATURDAY 12 MAY
1030 British Longbow Society Zingari Meeting
Fountain Court
SUNDAY 13 MAY
0400 - 0600 : FOR EARLY BIRDS - 'MORNING CHORUS'
Wake up with the birds and return for a light breakfast
Adult £5, Child (accompanied) £3
Meet at Walled Garden Car Park
1400 - 1530 : CULZEAN GARDENS
Garden Staff will conduct a tour for garden enthusiasts
Adult £2, Child (accompanied) Free
Meet at Walled Garden Car Park
SUNDAY 20 MAY
1400-1530: BE NICE TO NETTLES DAY
Meet at Visitor Centre
WEDNESDAY 23 MAY
1930 : EVENING EXCURSION - SPRING BIRDLIFE
(weather permitting)
Adults £2, Child, (accompanied) Free
Meet at Swan Pond Car Park
SATURDAY 26 MAY
AYRSHIRE BURNS FESTIVAL - OPEN DAY at :
1130 - 1700 Souter Johnnie's Cottage, Kirkoswald
Admission Free (does not apply to Culzean)
1300 - 1700 Bachelor's Club, Tarbolton
Admission Free (does not apply to Culzean)
SUNDAY 27 MAY
0700-0830 : WAKE UP TO WILDLIFE
See what's up and about in the Park at this time of the
morning and return for a light breakfast
Adult £5, Child (accompanied) £3
Meet at Walled Garden Car Park
AYRSHIRE BURNS FESTIVAL
1130 - 1700: Souter Johnnie's Cottage, Kirkoswald
Normal admission rates apply.
1300 - 1700: Bachelor's Club, Tarbolton
Normal admission rates apply.
1200 - 1400 POETRY PICNIC
Wwith the Makar Press Poets in the Walled Garden
Following in the tradition of Robert Burns, four Ayrshire poets read their own inspiring but highly accessible work.
Jim Hughes, Rowena Love, Michael Malone, & Sheila Templeton.
Bring a picnic and something to sit on
1430 - 1630 : Band Call
TROON BLACKROCK PIPE BAND
Fountain Court (weather permitting)
June 2007
SUNDAY 3 JUNE
SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL WEEK FOR WILDLIFE
1400 - 1530 : WOODLAND WILDLIFE
Meet at Walled Garden Car Park
SUNDAY 10 JUNE
10.30 :British Longbow Society Celtic Clout Meeting.
Events Field
SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL WEEK FOR WILDLIFE
1400 - 1530 : WILDLIFE IN WATER
Meet at Swan Pond Car Park (Wear Wellies)
1430 - 1630 : SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING
in the Walled Garden,
All welcome to join in. Bring a picnic and something to sit on if you are not dancing!
1430 - 1630 : Band Call
JOHNSTONE SILVER BAND
Fountain Court (weather permitting)
WEDNESDAY 13 JUNE
1400 - 1530 : CULZEAN GARDENS
Garden Staff will conduct a tour of the Vinery and Gardens for garden enthusiasts
Adult £2, Child (accompanied) Free
Meet at Walled Garden Car Park
SUNDAY 17 JUNE
No Ranger Led Guided Walk
CELEBRATE AYRSHIRE
An exciting festival of all things Ayrshire - including farming, fishing, food, arts, music, history, the environment. Celebrate and support your local heritage
Entertainment for all the family.
1030 - 1700 Events Field
SUNDAY 24 JUNE
FOCUS ON THE GARDENS :
AYR AND DISTRICT BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION
Exciting Open Hive Demonstration (weather dependent) and other activities
In the Walled Garden 1030 -1700
COMPOSTING DEMONSTRATION with Ian Parker from WRAP
GARDENERS' SURGERY
Nicola Singleton and Susan Russell, Head Gardener at Culzean, will be on hand to answer your gardening queries.
1100 - 1600 : Plant Sales Point at Walled Garden
1400 - 1530 : BUGS AND BEASTIES
Ranger led walk
Meet at Walled Garden Car Park
1400 - 1700 WILDLIFE GARDEN
The Rangers will be at work in this area - Come and see what we are doing, learn what you can do for wildlife in your garden and maybe give us a hand.
1430 - 1630 : Band Call
ISLE OF CUMBRAE RBLS PIPE BAND
Fountain Court (weather permitting)
2130-2300 : BATS GALORE
walk for ADULTS ONLY please - £2.00
(See 7 July for walk suitable for children)
Places limited - bookings accepted only on day at Visitor Centre after 09:00. Tel : 01655 884400
Meet at Visitor Centre (weather permitting)
TUESDAY 26 JUNE
AS YOU LIKE IT by William Shakespeare
Presented by the Festival Players Theatre Company at 1930
Tickets : Adults £10.00, Children £6.00
At the Castle - outdoors - weather permitting
SATURDAY 30 JUNE
No Ranger led guided walk
JULY 2007
SUNDAY 1 JULY
No Ranger led guided walk
JULY and AUGUST
Castle Mystery Trail - £1.00
Pick up your entry form at the Castle, follow the clues around the Castle, answer the questions and return your completed form to enter the prize draw which will be held at the end of each month.
TUESDAY 3 JULY
1400 - 1530 : POND DIPPING
Meet at Visitor Centre ( Wear Wellies)
WEDNESDAY 4 JULY
1900 - 2030 : SEVEN O'CLOCK WALK -
Meet at Kennelmount
THURSDAY 5 JULY
1400 - 1530 : NATURE DETECTIVE
Meet at Walled Garden Car Park
SATURDAY 7 JULY
2130-2300 : BATS GALORE
Places limited - bookings accepted only on day at Visitor Centre after 0900 - Tel 01655 884400.
Adult £2, Child (accompanied) Free
Meet at Visitor Centre (weather permitting)
SUNDAY 8 JULY
1400 - 1530 : WILDFLOWERS AND PLANTLORE
Meet at Camellia House
TUESDAY 10 JULY
1400 - 1530 : EXPLORING ROCKPOOLS
Meet at Visitor Centre
WEDNESDAY 11 JULY
1130 - 1530 : HALF DAY HIKE
A longer walk reaching places that others don't.
Bring a packed lunch.
Adult £2, Child (accompanied) Free
Meet at the Swan Pond Car Park
THURSDAY 12 JULY
2230 - 2400 : THE NIGHT HUNTERS
Nocturnal sights and sounds
Places limited - bookings accepted only on day at Visitor Centre after 0900 - Tel 01655 884400.
Adult £2, NTS member £1, Child (accompanied) Free
Meet at Visitor Centre
SUNDAY 15 JULY
1400-1530: BUGS AND BEASTIES
Meet at Camellia House
MONDAY 16 JULY
CHILDREN'S WEEK EVENTS (See Children's Section)
TUESDAY 17 JULY
CHILDREN'S WEEK EVENTS (See Children's Section)
1400 - 1530 : CULZEAN'S GARDENS
Garden Staff will conduct a tour for garden enthusiasts
Adult £2, Child (accompanied) Free
Meet at Walled Garden Car Park
WEDNESDAY 18 JULY
CHILDREN'S WEEK EVENTS (See Children's Section).
1900 - 2030 : SEVEN O'CLOCK WALK
Explore the Shore
Meet at Swan Pond Car Park (Wear wellies)
THURSDAY 19 JULY
CHILDREN'S WEEK EVENTS (See Children's Section)
1400 - 1530 : TALKING TREES
A walk with the Head Forester
Adult £2, NTS member £1, Child (accompanied) Free
Meet at Walled Garden Car Park
FRIDAY 20 JULY
CHILDREN'S WEEK EVENTS (See Children's Section)
SUNDAY 22 JULY
1400-1600 BLACK RAVEN LIVING HISTORY
Denis Reid presents 'Chapman Billy'.
Long before newspapers the wandering chapman travelled the length and breadth of the country bringing news and tales with him from wherever he roamed. Play a part in the retelling of tales of old Carrick and Scotland.
In front of the Castle (weather permitting).
1400 - 1530 : FOOD FROM THE FOREST
Find your ingredients then come back for a cook -up
Meet at Visitor Centre
TUESDAY 24 JULY
1400 -1530 : BEACH ART
Meet at Visitor Centre
WEDNESDAY 25 JULY
1400 - 1530 : EXPLORE THE SHORE
Meet at Visitor Centre (Wear wellies)
THURSDAY 26 JULY
1130 - 1530 : HALF DAY HIKE -
A longer walk reaching places that others don't.
Bring a packed lunch.
Adult £2, Child (accompanied) Free
Meet at Visitor Centre.
SUNDAY 29 JULY
1430 - 1700 : SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING
in the Walled Garden. All welcome to join in. Bring a picnic and something to sit on if you are not dancing!
1400 - 1530 : PEBBLES ON THE BEACH
Meet at Visitor Centre
TUESDAY 31 JULY
1400 - 1530 : POND DIPPING
Meet at Visitor Centre (Wear wellies)
AUGUST 2007
AUGUST -all month - Castle Mystery Trail.
Pick up your entry form at the Castle - £1.00
Follow the clues around the Castle, answer the questions and return your completed form to enter the prize draw which will be held at the end of each month.
WEDNESDAY 1 AUGUST
2230 - 2400 : THE NIGHT HUNTERS -
Nocturnal sights and sounds
Places limited - bookings accepted only on day at
Visitor Centre after 0900 - Tel 01655 884400
Adult £2, NTS member £1, Child (accompanied) Free
Meet at Visitor Centre
THURSDAY 2 AUGUST
1130 - 1530 : HALF DAY HIKE
A longer walk reaching places that others don't.
Bring a packed lunch.
Adult £2, Child (accompanied) Free
Meet at Swan Pond Car Park
SATURDAY 4 AUGUST
10.30 : British Longbow Society
Scottish Clout Championship Meeting
Park Field
SUNDAY 5 AUGUST
NO Ranger-led Guided Walk
ARCHAEOLOGY EVENT :
1030-1600 ARCHAEOLOGY EVENT
Ancient skills brought to life. Come and try your hand at pot making, quern grinding, weaving, fire-making and lots more. Activities and demonstrations for all the family.
Visitor Centre
MONDAY 6 AUGUST
CHILDREN'S WEEK EVENTS (See Children's Section)
TUESDAY 7 AUGUST
CHILDREN'S WEEK EVENTS (See Children's Section)
1400 - 1530 : CULZEAN'S GARDENS
Garden Staff will conduct a tour of the Vinery and Gardens for garden enthusiasts.
Adult £2, Child (accompanied) Free
Meet at Walled Garden Car Park
WEDNESDAY 8 AUGUST
CHILDREN'S WEEK EVENTS (See Children's Section)
1900 - 2030 : SEVEN O'CLOCK WALK
Meet at Walled Garden Car Park
THURSDAY 9 AUGUST
CHILDREN'S WEEK EVENTS (See Children's Section)
1400 - 1530 : TALKING TREES
A walk with the Head Forester
Adult £2, Child (accompanied) Free
Meet at Walled Garden Car Park
FRIDAY 10 AUGUST
CHILDREN'S WEEK EVENTS (See Children's Section)
SUNDAY 12 AUGUST
1200 - 1600 CIRCUS WORKSHOP 1200 to 1600
Fun activities and skills for children - Juggling and other entertainments
£5 per child
Visitor Centre
SMUGGLERS DAY AT CULZEAN
Presented by Alba Adventure Company
Come and join the fun. Hear some smugglers tales from Culzean's past. Learn the tricks of the trade from some of Scotland's notorious smugglers.
Presentations in front of the Castle at
1200, 1300, 1400 and 1500
(weather permitting)
1400 - 1530 : HIDDEN HISTORY
Meet at Visitor Centre
TUESDAY 14 AUGUST
1430-1600 : WILD HARVEST
(For kids and their parents)
Meet at Visitor Centre
WEDNESDAY 15 AUGUST
1430-1600 : TRACKS & TRAILS
(For kids and their parents)
Meet at Visitor Centre
THURSDAY 16 AUGUST
1430-1600 : POND DIPPING
(For kids and their parents)
Meet at Visitor Centre (wear wellies)
SUNDAY 19 AUGUST
1400 - 1530 : BUGS AND BEASTIES
Meet at Camellia House
1430 - 1630 : Band Call
NEWMILNS AND GALSTON BRASS BAND
Fountain Court (weather permitting)
FRIDAY 24 & SATURDAY 25 AUGUST
EUROPEAN BAT WEEKEND
1930 - 2100 : BATS GALORE
Places limited - bookings accepted only on day at Visitor Centre after 09:00. Tel : 01655 884400
Charge £2, NTS member £1
Meet at Visitor Centre (weather permitting)
SUNDAY 26 AUGUST
AYRSHIRE FIDDLE ORCHESTRA
Master class and Concert
Enjoy some foot tapping music as the classes prepare for their concert.
1330 - 1600 : Classes at Visitor Centre and Castle
1630 : Concert at Castle
SEPTEMBER 2007
SATURDAY 1 & SUNDAY 2 SEPTEMBER
RETROFEST CONCERTS in Events Field
Saturday - Performers to be confirmed.
Sunday - Performers to be confirmed.
See local press for details of concerts and ticket availability
SUNDAY 2 SEPTEMBER
AYRSHIRE DOORS OPEN DAY
1130-1700 Souter Johnnie's Cottage, Kirkoswald
1300-1700 Bachelor's Club, Tarbolton
Admission Free (does not apply to Culzean)
SATURDAY 8 SEPTEMBER
10.30 : British Longbow Society
Scottish Albion Meeting.
Fountain Court
WEDNESDAY 12 SEPTEMBER
1400 - 1530 : CULZEAN GARDENS
Garden Staff will conduct a tour of the Vinery and Gardens for garden enthusiasts
Adult £2, NTS member £1, Child (accompanied) Free
Meet at Walled Garden Car Park
SUNDAY 16 SEPTEMBER
CULZEAN HORSE TRIALS
Intro and pre-novice trials. Dressage, show jumping and
cross country.
Organised jointly with the British Horse Society
In Events Field and throughout Country Park
1430-1630 Band Call
MAYBOLE PIPE BAND
Fountain Court (weather permitting)
SUNDAY 30 SEPTEMBER
1400 - 1600 : FASCINATING FUNGI
Meet at Walled Garden Car Park
OCTOBER 2007
SUNDAY 14 OCTOBER
1400 - 1530: AUTUMN WOODLAND
Meet at Camellia House
TUESDAY 16 OCTOBER
CHILDREN'S EVENTS (See Children's Section)
WEDNESDAY 17 OCTOBER
CHILDREN'S EVENTS (See Children's Section)
SUNDAY 28 OCTOBER - LAST DAY OF SEASON
1400 - 1600 NATIONAL APPLE DAY
Ayrshire Apple Network display over 100 traditional and
modern apple varieties and will attempt identification.
Pressing and juicing demonstration. A selection of apples on sale.
Stone Barn at Visitor Centre
1700 - 1830: LIGHT INTO DARK
A spooky Halloween walk in the dark followed by appropriate light refreshments.
Adult £5, Child (accompanied) £3
Places limited - bookings accepted only on day at
Visitor Centre after 0900 - Tel 01655 884400
Meet at Visitor Centre
MONDAY 29 OCTOBER
CASTLE CLOSED FOR WINTER
(except for special events)
until
TUESDAY 1 APRIL 2008
COUNTRY PARK OPEN - LIMITED FACILITIES
SHOPS AND RESTAURANT limited weekend opening -
phone for details 0870 1181945 (Option 1)
CHRISTMAS EVENTS
SATURDAY 1 DECEMBER
1100 - 1700 Shops and Restaurant open at Visitor Centre.
1100 - 1700 : ACORN CRAFT FAIR
In the Stone Barn
SUNDAY 2 DECEMBER
1100 - 1700 : THE ENCHANTED CASTLE
A new captivating production for all the family
(No entry 1230 - 1315, last admission at 1630)
Adult Ticket £7.00
Family Ticket £16.00
Concession £5.00
NTS Adult £5.00
NTS Family Ticket £13.00
Shops and Restaurant open at Visitor Centre 1100 - 1700
1100 - 1700 : ACORN CRAFT FAIR
In the Stone Barn
SATURDAY 8 DECEMBER
1500 and 1830 : CAROLS IN THE CASTLE
The Choir of Paisley Abbey
Tickets £12.00 each - in advance only.
Available 1st November from Culzean Castle - SAE & cheque please.
Shops and Restaurant open at Visitor Centre 1100 - 1700.
1100 - 1700 : ACORN CRAFT FAIR
In the Stone Barn
SUNDAY 9 DECEMBER
1100 - 1700 : THE ENCHANTED CASTLE
A new captivating production for all the family
(No entry 1230 - 1315, last admission at 1630)
Adult Ticket £7.00
Family Ticket £16.00
Concession £5.00
NTS Adult £5.00
NTS Family Ticket £13.00
Shops and Restaurant open at Visitor Centre 1100 - 1700.
1100 - 1700 : ACORN CRAFT FAIR
In the Stone Barn
SUNDAY 16 DECEMBER
1500 : CHRISTMAS CAROLS
Ayres and Graces perform in the Castle
Tickets £8.00 each - in advance only.
Available 1st October from Culzean Castle - SAE & cheque please.
CHILDREN'S EVENTS
THE YOUNG NATURALISTS' CLUB (YNC)
for children aged 6 to 12 years/
Meet at the Visitor Centre 1000.
No Booking required.
(Summer membership £10)
CASTLE CLUB
for 6 to 12 years
Events meet at the Castle Education Room
N.B. Numbers are limited for the CASTLE CLUB
Book by phone 01655 884400 or call at Visitor Centre after 0900 on day of event.
ECOS (Environmental, Conservation and Outdoor Skills) Club for teenagers 12 - 16 years
Meet at Visitor Centre.
(Summer membership of ECOS - £10.00)
EASTER EVENTS
WEDNESDAY 11 APRIL
YNC
1000 - 1200 : CLOSE TO NATURE
CASTLE CLUB
1300-1400 : 1400-1500 :FLYING FISH
Booking required- see above
THURSDAY 12 APRIL
YNC
1000 - 1200 : FLIGHTS OF FANCY
CASTLE CLUB
1300-1400 : 1400-1500 :VICTORIAN GAMES
Booking required- see above
JULY CHILDREN'S WEEK
MONDAY 16 JULY
YNC
1000 - 1200 :TRAIL OF DISCOVERY
CASTLE CLUB
1300-1400 & 1400-1500 :YOU RANG M'LORD?
Fun tour of Castle - £1 charge
Booking required- see above
TUESDAY 17 JULY
YNC
1000 - 1200 : SWAPPING PLACES II
CASTLE CLUB
1300-1400 : 1400-1500 : MAGIC PICTURES
Booking required- see above
ECOS
1300 - 1500 : CONSERVATION CHALLENGE
WEDNESDAY 18 JULY
YNC
1000 - 1200 : WILDLIFE ANTICS
CASTLE CLUB
1300-1400 : 1400-1500 : CLEAN AND BRIGHT
Booking required- see above
THURSDAY 19 JULY
YNC
1000 - 1200 : FLOWER FAIRIES
CASTLE CLUB
1300-1400 : 1400-1500 : FUN AND GAMES
Booking required- see above
ECOS
1300 - 1500 : SCHOOL SPORTS DAY
FRIDAY 20 JULY YNC 1000 - 1200 : ROCKPOOLING
(Wellies advised)
CASTLE CLUB - Booking required- see above
A VICTORIAN SCHOOL
1300-1400: 1400-1500:
AUGUST CHILDREN'S WEEK
MONDAY 6 AUGUST YNC 1000 - 1200 : SANDSTONE SAFARI
CASTLE CLUB - Booking required- see p.? - (1st page of children's events)
1300-1400: 1400-1500: EYE SPY TOUR
(Fun tour of Castle - £1 charge)
TUESDAY 7 AUGUST YNC 1000 - 1200 : TALL TALES
CASTLE CLUB - Booking required- see p.? -
1300-1400 : 1400-1500 : FANS AND MASKS
ECOS
1300 - 1500 : CONSERVATION CHALLENGE
WEDNESDAY 8 AUGUST YNC 1000 - 1200 : UNDERWATER WORLD
(Wellies advised)
CASTLE CLUB - Booking required- see p.? -
1300-1400 : 1400-1500 : SMELLING SWEET
THURSDAY 9 AUGUST YNC 1000 - 1200 : HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW
CASTLE CLUB - Booking required- see p.? -
1300-1400 : 1400-1500 : WEAVING
ECOS
1300 -1500 : FOOD FROM THE FOREST
FRIDAY 10 AUGUST YNC 1000 - 1200 : LIFE IN PICTURES
Meet and pick up at Swan Pond
CASTLE CLUB - Booking required- see p? -
1300-1400 : 1400-1500 : AN ELEGANT PARTY
SATURDAY 6 OCTOBER 1000-1200 : (First meeting of YNC Winter Programme)
OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY WEEK
TUESDAY 16 OCTOBER YNC and Castle Club combined event
1000 - 1200 and 1300 -1500.
THE BIG DRAW- Fun Art Activities
Come to one or both sessions.
£1 per session. Meet at Visitor Centre.
WEDNESDAY 17 OCTOBER YNC and Castle Club combined event
1000 - 1200 and 1300 -1500.
THE BIG DRAW- Fun Art Activities
Come to one or both sessions.
£1 per session. Meet at Visitor Centre.
Further YNC Winter Programme Dates :
Saturday 20th October : Saturday 3rd November : Saturday 17th November :Saturday 1st December
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