Description
Brechin Castle Centre is a family-friendly country park in Scotland offering a mix of outdoor play, themed adventures and garden centre shopping. The park transforms during special events like Easter into a magical storybook world with interactive experiences. It is designed as a fun destination for families with activities for all ages.
Visitors can enjoy a wide range of attractions including Dragontale Castle, Fairy Trail, Crazy Golf, Sledge Run, Wooden Maze, Footgolf, Jumping Pillows and Pedal Go-Karts. The park also hosts themed events like The Great Dragon Egg Hunt with puzzles, characters and clue-solving adventures. Additional facilities include a garden centre with plants, outdoor living products, pet supplies and garden care items, along with a café and outdoor food pod.
Admission prices start from FREE for children under 2, £10.00 for children (2–15), £7.00 for adults, and £5.00 for concessions, with family tickets ranging from £32.00 to £51.00. Annual passes range from £146.72 to £227.94 depending on family size. Special event pricing such as The Great Dragon Egg Hunt ranges from £11.00 to £12.00 for children, £8.00 to £9.00 for adults, and family tickets from £36.00 to £63.00.
Overall, Brechin Castle Centre offers a fun and interactive day out with a variety of activities included in the entry price. With themed events, outdoor play areas and family-friendly attractions, it provides entertainment for both children and adults. It is an ideal place for a lively and adventurous family experience.
Features
- Paid
- Host birthday parties: No
Features
The Country Park
- Dragontale Castle: Climb the towers, cross the bridges, solve the puzzles and let the tale unfold! Tucked within a magical realm of dragons and fairytale charm lies Dragontale Castle – a magnificent wooden kingdom filled with wonder, adventure, and imagination. Whether they’re donning knight’s armour or a princess gown, Dragontale Castle invites children to become part of the story. Scale the turrets, tiptoe across rope bridges, navigate swaying walkways, and whoosh down giant tube slides.
- The Fairy Trail: Step into a world of woodland wonder and join the fairies on a magical quest through our enchanting Fairy Trail. Nestled in the trees, this charming walk invites young adventurers and their grown-ups to follow a winding path through nature, discovering fairy doors, magical creatures, and hidden clues along the way. Every group receives a free activity booklet that guides them on a quest to help return stolen fairy gemstones to their rightful owners.
- Crazy Golf: Our 9-hole Crazy Golf course is more than just a putting challenge – it’s a mini-adventure for the whole family! Navigate your ball up ramps, wind it around whimsical horses and toadstools, spiral through a helter-skelter, and aim for the lighthouse before crossing the bridge and rolling it through the castle gateway. Located just outside the park entrance, this course blends fairytale charm with family-friendly fun – perfect for a sprinkle of friendly competition on a sunny day.
- Sledge Run: Race to the Bottom! Feel the rush as you zoom down our exciting Sledge Run – no snow required! Climb to the top, take your place on a colourful sledge, and see who can race to the bottom the fastest. With two lanes side by side, it’s the perfect chance for a bit of friendly competition between siblings, friends, or even grown-ups! Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or just along for the giggles, the Sledge Run delivers fast-paced fun for all ages.
- Wooden Maze: Can you find your way to the centre? Twist, turn and retrace your steps as you navigate our challenging wooden maze. A fun way to test your sense of direction and spark some friendly competition – just don’t forget which way you came in!
- Footgolf: Combine football skills with golf precision on our Footgolf course! Navigate the wide-open fairways and aim for the oversized holes using just your feet. It’s a fantastic way for all ages to enjoy some active fun together.
- Jumping Pillows: Leap, bounce, and giggle to your hearts’ content on our colourful jumping pillows – a fantastic way to burn off energy and have a blast.
- Pedal Go-Karts: Hop aboard our pedal-powered go karts and enjoy a fun, easy-going ride around the track. Perfect for kids and adults alike, these karts let you pedal at your own pace – no need for speed, just good old-fashioned fun and fresh air! A lovely way to add a bit of adventure to your family day out.
The Great Dragon Egg Hunt
- Deep within a hidden world of dragons and magic, a powerful secret lies hidden – a giant magical golden egg. But this is no ordinary egg. It shimmers with ancient magic that keeps mischievous goblins at bay and the woodland safe from their troublesome tricks.
- Long ago, the wise (but rather forgetful) wizard Grizzlebeard hid the egg deep within the Hollow. But now the goblins are causing chaos, and the Hollow needs its magic once more.
- There is just one small problem …Grizzlebeard has forgotten the summoning spell. Knowing his memory could fail him, he split the spell into five enchanted words and hid them on dragon eggs throughout the woodland, leaving behind clues to guide the way.
- Follow the trail and uncover the clues. Visit the bustling village market where Pip Prankwhistle has been up to mischief, explore the enchanted woods of poisoned apples and peculiar princesses, creep past the dragon’s dungeon, search the royal gardens where unicorns roam, and even attend lessons at the Hedgehog School.
- Along the way, you’ll meet curious characters, solve magical puzzles, and hunt for the five dragon eggs to reveal the ancient spell and summon the Golden Egg once more. Will you be the hero of the story?
Garden Centre
- Plants: We have everything you need to add colour to your garden every season. From bedding plants, alpines and shrubs to trees, fruit & veg plants and climbers.
- Outdoor Living: Bring syle and character to your outdoor space with our large range of garden furniture sets, barbecues, outdoor solar lighting and garden accessories.
- Pets & Wild Birds: Spoil your pets with some tasty treats, new beds and toys, or encourage birds into the garden with our range of feeders and seeds.
- Garden Care: Care for your garden and lawn with our range of tools, or tackle any problem with chemical solutions for even the toughest weeds or pests.
Food & Drinks: All that playing, climbing and exploring is bound to work up an appetite and we’ve got just the thing! During school holidays, visit our outdoor food pod (open 11.30am–3.00pm) for hot and cold drinks, ice creams, and snacks to keep everyone energised. Prefer a cosy indoor break? Pop into our café within the main centre, where you’ll find more delicious options and comfy seating.
12.80 miles
