Castlebank Park and Horticultural Centre

Castlebank Park in Lanark is one of Scotland’s 71 Green Flag Parks. Free to visit, the park is open to the public all year and is very popular with families, dog walkers and nature enthusiasts.

About Castlebank Park and Horticultural Centre

	Castlebank Horticultural Centre Castlebank Park, Lanark ML11 9EG
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The park features beautiful garden areas, a Wildflower & Tree Trail, picnic benches, children’s play area and Horticulture Centre. The park is situated near the former site of Lanark Castle where the Sheriff of Lanark was slain by William Wallace in revenge for the murder of Marion Braidfute in 1297.

Castlebank Horticultural Centre
At Castlebank Horticultural Centre, we strive to promote the principles of inclusivity for all, respect for the environment and all living things within it, expanding our knowledge about the natural world, and promoting the physical and mental health benefits of adopting a balanced lifestyle through engagement with the natural world around us.

The first phase of Castlebank Horticultural Centre, the growing compound opened in May 2014. The second phase, the Community Hub, opened in November 2018 and is now home to a full-time Educational Gardener and a year-long programme of educational activities, volunteering opportunities and community events.

The centre is managed by Lanark Community Development Trust. Proceeds from the centre’s activities and hires are returned to the Development Trust to reinvest in the centre, and the ongoing development and maintenance of the Castlebank Park gardens. Contact the centre on 01555 728 329 / info@lanarktrust.co.uk

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Upcoming Events at Castlebank Park and Horticultural Centre

Halloween

Halloween at Castlebank

Selected dates between 11th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

Castlebank Park and Horticultural Centre, Lanark

Halloween is back at Castlebank and its bigger and scarier than ever! Dare you walk through their tunnel of terror and haunted forest with trees, bats, clowns and other horrors of the dark!

Halloween

Castlebank Halloween Party

31st October 2025

Castlebank Park and Horticultural Centre, Lanark

Castlebank Fright Night returns! Join the team for their Halloween extravaganza which finishes on October 31st with a spooktacular party!

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