# Threave Castle

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Threave Castle On an island into the River Dee stands Threave Castle, a huge century that is 14th built by Archibald the Grim, Lord of Galloway. The stronghold of this Ebony Douglases, it has at its base an artillery fortification built before 1455 when James II besieged the castle. A path and steep actions result in a boat that is little it unsuitable for visitors using a wheelchair or buggy. After a boat that is brief, more mobile visitors can visit the ticket office and curtain wall. The castle has actions which are high and out. Parking available about half a mile from the ship dock. Please enable fifteen minutes from the carpark to walk to your boat dock. The watercraft that is last at 16.30. Toilets offered at the engine car parking are adapted.

- Type: Experience
- Location: Castle Douglas, Dumfries And Galloway, Scotland
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/threave-castle/, or call +447711223101
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-Agf1Nv-BSUTN/threave-castle

## Activities

- Castles and Palaces
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## 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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All stays nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-Agf1Nv-BSUTN/threave-castle/near-by-accommodations.md

## Nearby things to do

- [The Castle Douglas Treasure Trail](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-zvfPVy0KJCkl/the-castle-douglas-treasure-trail)
- [Lochhill Equestrian Centre](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-hRcFJbgT-SnI/lochhill-equestrian-centre)
- [The Cocoa Bean Company](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-BRju-xPmJf9G/the-cocoa-bean-company)
- [Laggan Outdoor](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-LeuvKZ10erMt/laggan-outdoor)
- [Galloway Activity Centre](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-L6qsRnT8ASBw/galloway-activity-centre)

All things to do nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-Agf1Nv-BSUTN/threave-castle/near-by-experiences.md

## Questions and answers

### Where is Threave Castle?

Threave Castle is in Castle Douglas, Dumfries And Galloway.

### What activities does Threave Castle offer?

Threave Castle lists Castles and Palaces, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does Threave Castle have?

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

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

Experiences listed near Threave Castle on HolidayFox include The Castle Douglas Treasure Trail, Lochhill Equestrian Centre, The Cocoa Bean Company, Laggan Outdoor and Galloway Activity Centre.

### How do I book Threave Castle?

Threave Castle doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/threave-castle/, or call +447711223101.


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