Dumfries House

Dumfries House is one of Britain's most beautiful stately homes. Set in 2,000 acres, the stunning Estate and 18th-century house with its unrivalled collection of furniture has something for everyone!

About Dumfries House

	Dumfries House , Cumnock KA18 2NJ
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Saved by the intervention of His Royal Highness, The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay in 2007, Dumfries House combines the neoclassical architecture of Robert Adam with the furniture of Thomas Chippendale and leading 18th-century Scottish cabinet makers. Visitors can explore this stunning 2,000 acre estate 365 days a year, with free entry and parking.

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Upcoming Events at Dumfries House

Books

Boswell Book Festival

9th May 2025 - 11th May 2025

Dumfries House, Cumnock

Boswell Book Festival, the world's only festival of biography and memoir, comes to Dumfries House for 2025 between the 9th and 11th May!

Film

Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Dumfries House

5th August 2025 - 7th August 2025

Dumfries House, Cumnock

Adventure Cinema, the UK's largest outdoor cinema tour, returns this summer with incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Dumfries House!

Days Out

Lanark Loch

Lanark Loch Hyndford Road, Lanark ML11 9BJ

Lanark Loch is an ideal fun day out for all the family, there is a selection of activities including fishing, pitch and putt, play area and more to keep everyone entertained!

Days Out

Low Parks Museum

Low Parks Museum 129 Muir Street, Hamilton ML3 6BJ

The family-friendly Low Parks Museum traces South Lanarkshire's history: early settlements: Hamilton Palace and the Royal Burghs; design, industry and technology, agriculture and working the land.

Days Out

M&Ds Scotlands Theme Park

M&Ds Scotlands Theme Park Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell ML1 3RT

M&D's is Scotland's premiere theme park featuring a huge range of rides, attractions, restaurants, indoor and outdoor activities – book tickets today!

Days Out

Topgolf Glasgow

10 Duchess Place, Rutherglen G73 1DR

Topgolf Glasgow is a sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range with heated bays for all ages and abilities.

Days Out

Cuningar Loop Woodland Park

Cuningar Loop Woodland Park , Rutherglen G73 1PW

Located in Rutherglen, across the Clyde from the Commonwealth Games Athletes' Village, Cuningar Loop has transformed 15 hectares of derelict, unused land into an attractive community greenspace!

Days Out

Bardykes Farm

Bardykes Farm Bardykes Road, Blantyre G72 9UJ

Experience life on the farm at Bardykes Farm, Blantyre where they run regular open days at the weekend and outdoor farm birthday parties!

Days Out

The Time Capsule

100 Buchanan Street, Coatbridge ML5 1DL

The Time Capsule is Scotland's Ice Rink & Waterpark and it's no coincidence it's one of the top visitor attractions in the country. Why – because it is amazing fun for all the family!

Days Out

Wonder World Soft Play East Kilbride

2 Glenburn Road, East Kilbride G74 5BA

Our East Kilbride venue offers families slides, go karts, climbing wall, ball pools, trampolines and much more within our extensive soft play area.

Days Out

Hamilton Park Racecourse

Hamilton Park Racecourse Bothwell Road, Hamilton ML3 0DW

Hamilton Park Racecourse is an award-winning horse racing destination, with a first class season of fixtures and so much more. The venue also hosts a number of themed events through the year!

Days Out

National Museum of Rural Life

Wester Kittochside Philipshill Road, East Kilbride G76 9HR

Take in the sights, smells and sounds of a 1950s working farm, complete with dairy cows and sheep, at the National Museum of Rural Life in East Kilbride.

Days Out