# Caerlaverock Castle

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Along with its moat, twin towered gatehouse and imposing battlements, Caerlaverock Castle may be the epitome associated with the stronghold that is medieval. The castle's turbulent history owes much to its proximity to England which brought it into edge conflicts.Visitors can enjoy an siege that is interactive exhibition and a children's adventure park. Additionally there is a nature path leading around the castle moat and through the woods towards the website associated with castle that is old. The shop and cafe are available over summer and winter.

- Type: Experience
- Location: Dumfries, Dumfries And Galloway, Scotland
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; call +441387770244
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-7cYtRLnvRJpm/caerlaverock-castle

## Activities

- Castles and Palaces
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience
- Parks and Playgrounds

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Accessible
- Family
- People

## Nearby stays

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## Nearby things to do

- [WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-TTm9wkofO6n7/wwt-caerlaverock-wetland-centre)
- [Mabie Farm Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-OZ6qLLIbvPJe/mabie-farm-park)
- [Dino Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-XawO7QdzE1dY/dino-park)
- [Dock Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-x49JhrizKdnV/dock-park)
- [ODEON Dumfries](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-VYm0oE7R3er1/odeon-dumfries)

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## Questions and answers

### Where is Caerlaverock Castle?

Caerlaverock Castle is in Dumfries, Dumfries And Galloway.

### What activities does Caerlaverock Castle offer?

Caerlaverock Castle lists Castles and Palaces, Sightseeing and Attractions, Experience and Parks and Playgrounds.

### What facilities does Caerlaverock Castle have?

Caerlaverock Castle lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near Caerlaverock Castle?

Experiences listed near Caerlaverock Castle on HolidayFox include WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Mabie Farm Park, Dino Park, Dock Park and ODEON Dumfries.

### How do I contact Caerlaverock Castle?

Caerlaverock Castle can't be booked online on HolidayFox. Call +441387770244 to ask about availability.


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