Dumfries House
Dumfries House in Ayrshire, southwest Scotland, is an 18th-century stately home and is the headquarters of The King’s Foundation. Learn about the ways you can experience the house and the 2,000-acre estate, which are open to the public to enjoy.
Visiting Dumfries House
The house is open between 10am and 5pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, free of charge. The Visitor’s centre is an ideal first port-of-call on your visit to Dumfries House.
Things to do at Dumfries House
The Dumfries House Estate is the perfect location for a fun-packed and relaxing day out for all the family and is open free of charge, 365 days a year. Discover some of the attractions here.
Take a tour of Dumfries House
Whether you want to learn about the history of the Estate, the art on display in the House or the collection of Chippendale furniture, there are several guided tours that operate daily at Dumfries House throughout the year.
Stay at the Lodge
Dumfries House Lodge is an exclusive five-star Country Guest House offering luxury accommodation. Stay in beautiful guest rooms or one of our self-catering cottages.
Explore the Estate
The Dumfries House Estate is the perfect location for a fun-packed and relaxing day out for all the family and is open free of charge, 365 days a year.
Weddings and events
Looking for a unique and historic venue for your wedding or event? Dumfries House is an 18th-century stately home that you can hire for any occasion – birthday, wedding or corporate event.
Learning and experiences at Dumfries House
Dumfries House is our flagship educational site and supports our mission to enable people of all ages access opportunities to promote confidence, personal development and offer training in real life skills.
STEM/Garden Education Workshop
STEM Education Workshops – Early Secondary School
Garden Education Workshop – All Secondary Stages
Rural Skills Workshops – Secondary Pupils
Farm Education Workshops – Primary to S2
Garden Education Workshop – All Primary Stages
