Name: Camperdown Country Park
Rating: 5.0

Camperdown Country Park

Camperdown Country Park, Dundee, UK

1-90 Years

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Camperdown Country Park is the largest public park in Dundee, offering over 400 acres of scenic green space just a few miles from the city centre. With its historic Camperdown House at the heart of the park, it provides a mix of nature, history and outdoor activities. Open all year round, it is a popular destination for families, visitors and nature lovers.

Visitors can explore extensive parkland with over 190 species of trees, follow the Camperdown Tree Trail, and enjoy a variety of outdoor spaces and events throughout the year. The park also features a modern play complex with slides, climbing nets and suspension bridges in a pirate-ship theme, along with nearby attractions like the Camperdown Wildlife Centre. Regular events and activities take place across the park, making it a lively and engaging place to visit for all ages.

Entry to Camperdown Country Park is completely free for all visitors.

Camperdown Country Park offers a perfect combination of natural beauty, history and family-friendly activities. With its large open spaces, play areas and seasonal events, it is ideal for a relaxing or active day outdoors. It is a must-visit destination in Dundee for those looking to enjoy fresh air, scenery and fun experiences.

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Free
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Features

Camperdown Park: Situated just 3 miles from Dundee city centre, off Kingsway West (A90), Camperdown Country Park is the largest public park in Dundee. With the stunning neo-classical Camperdown House as its centre-piece, the park covers an area of over 400 acres, and is home to no fewer than 190 species of trees. One of the most popular parks in Dundee, among locals and visitors alike, Camperdown is open all year round and offers a fantastic range of activities and events.
Camperdown House: Designed by the architect William Burn, and built by the Duncan family in 1828, the House was named after the Battle of Camperdown. It was at this battle that Admiral Adam Duncan, the Dundee-born naval hero, triumphed over the Dutch fleet in 1797. Camperdown Park is now part of the National Tree Collections of Scotland. This recognises the highest quality specimen tree collections in the country and is coordinated by Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. In celebration of this achievement, a Camperdown Tree Trail has been produced. The trail highlights the park’s notable trees and provides interesting information on the park’s arboricultural history. Explore Camperdown’s most impressive trees by downloading the Camperdown Tree Trail Leaflet . You can also pick up a leaflet at the Forestry Office in Camperdown Park.
Events: In addition to the various activities on offer, Camperdown Park hosts a year-round calendar of public events, attracting visitors from all over the country. There are events and special days throughout the year enjoyed by visitors to Camperdown Wildlife Centre, combining an educational element and lots of fun. So impressed are visitors by the park's various events, they delight in returning year after year. There's so much to enjoy at Camperdown Park, you'll discover that one visit won't be enough!
Play Complex: The Camperdown Play Complex, situated near the Wildlife Centre, features a state-of-the-art play area with pieces of play equipment to suit different age groups. Slides, climbing nets and suspension bridges are all located around a crow's nest, creating a pirate-ship theme.

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Price: Free

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open daily 8am – 4:30pm

Address: Camperdown Country Park, Dundee, UK

Post Code: DD2 4TF

Council: Dundee

County: Dundee and Angus

By Car: 3 miles from Dundee city centre, following signs for Coupar Angus (A923). The main entrance to the park is situated just off the junction between A923 and Kingsway West (A90).
By Bus: Take the number 3 / 4 / 4B (Travel Dundee bus) or 57 (Strathtay bus) from Dundee city centre to the park entrance.