East Ayrshire Council has approved a development and management plan for Dean Castle Country Park, Kilmarnock. The document and the associated Strategic Environmental Assessment Environmental Report are available to view at Dean Castle Country Park Visitor Centre, on this page or at www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk For further information please contact Dean Castle Country Park on 01563 554734 or e-mail anneke.freel@east-ayrshire.gov.uk Please note that the management plan document is a 16MB file and may take a few moments to open. Click here (16 mb) to download the DCCP Management Plan. Click here to download the DCCP Environmental Report. Click here to download the DCCP consultation report. Click here to download the DCCP SEA Statement.
Check out Countryside Ranger, Howard Pitman chatting to Nicki MacDonald from urtv using this link: http://ayrshire.urtv.co.uk/stories/958-dean-castle-country-park
Kilmarnock's hidden gem, Dean Castle Country Park is a fantastic free day out for all the family. The country park, covering over 200 acres, is nestled in the heart of Kilmarnock and offers something for kids and adults alike to enjoy.
You can pre-book a range of events by using our online booking system!
The Country Park boasts beautiful woodland walks, adventure playground, pets corner, visitor centre, tearoom, shop and a fantastic 14th century castle housing world class collections including historic weapons, armour and musical instruments.
Explore the park using scenic paths and trails - each season brings with it ever changing plants and wildlife that you might spy along the way. Visit our urban farm area and meet some of the residents– Bruno, Lucy and Murron the kune kune pigs, our fallow deer herd and highland cattle and let’s not forget old favourites - Scott the Clydesdale and Timmy and Pip the donkeys. Take a free tour of the castle and find out what it’s like to wear some real armour or have a go at playing some replica musical instruments. Take part in some fun environmental education with the resident Ranger Service who will also answer any natural history related questions that you may have. From classic car rallies to minibeast hunts, Dean Castle Country Park offers an extensive and varied events programme throughout the year. Visit the events pages for full details or to make a booking Great new attractions for 2011 Mazes, historical pinetum restoration, new trails, kune kune pigs, highland cattle, fallow deer and much more!!! Rainbows and Puddles Outdoor Nursery The Whitelee Wanderers! Fancy meeting new friends and getting fit in a unique setting? Then why not join the all newWhitelee Wind Farm running club. With miles of traffic free trails for a fun mix of walking, jogging and running, the Whitelee Wanderers welcome all levels of fitness. Pick your own goals and work together with your leader to achieve them whether you are training for your first 5k or simply want to improve your general fitness. To find out more contact Howard Pitman, Whitelee Ranger on 01563 554739 or email howard.pitman@east-ayrshire.gov.uk We regret to inform you that the Whitelee Windfarm Running Club (Whitelee Wanderers) has been put on hold for now. We aim to re-launch the club in the Spring of 2012. In the meantime, if you have any questions and/or you are interested in signing up for next year, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Howard using the above contact details. Responsible access at Dean Castle Country Park A series of posters have been produced to highlight the responsibilities of dog walkers, cyclists and horse riders whilst visiting the park. Please take the time to find out more about your access rights and responsibilities. Dog Owners (pdf) 
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Cyclist Posters (pdf)
Horse Riders (pdf)
