Floors Castle
August 2024
Roxburghe Rocks!
Roxburghe Rocks! Get ready to party! Roxburghe Rocks is back for it's fourth year! This year Floors Castle will play host to three world class tribute acts supported by local sensation The Balancing Ducks. Experience iconic glam rock anthems with The Bowie Experience, upbeat 60s dance classics with Capitol Motown and Soul Band, and sing-a-long disco hits with 21st Century ABBA tribute against the backdrop of one of the country's most stunning historic buildings.
Find out more »Private Evening Gardening Tour with Fizz and Canapés
Private Evening Gardening Tour with Fizz and Canapés Join our Assistant Head Gardener, Kate McClorey, for an exclusive after hours tour of the Walled Gardens followed by frizz and canapés Step inside Floors Castle's historic Walled Garden, where your group of 15 will be led on an intimate after hours tour around key aspects of the Walled Garden, providing an in-depth insight into its history, design, planning and sources of inspiration. Join us on an relaxed walk where we will…
Find out more »Floors Castle Animal Encounters – The Zagaro
Floors Castle Animal Encounters – The Zagaro Meet a variety of awesome animals, some slimy, some with fangs and pinchers, and some that like to scuttle around in the dark! Come face to face with these exciting creatures. The Zagaro, takes us on a trip through the deep, dark wood. This fun story session is a tale about The Zagaro, a scary monster with body parts just like some of the animals our brave explorer meets on their adventures. You'll…
Find out more »Propagation Workshop – Floors Castle
Propagation Workshop with Head Gardener at Floors Castle Location: Queen Victoria House, Floors Castle Gardens Two Workshops available - 10am - 12pm and 1pm- 3pm In this two-hour workshop held in the charming setting of Queen Victoria House in the Walled Garden, Simon McManus, Head Gardener at Floors Castle will demonstrate how to sow seeds, take cuttings from indoor and outdoor plants and the sometimes-tricky art of layering and dividing. You will also have a chance to ask any advice…
Find out more »Inflatable Insanity – Adults 5k
We have been bouncing off the walls with excitement over the craziness that is coming to Floors Castle this Summer, now we are thrilled to invite you to come bounce with us at the Inflatable Insanity! Our unique course has the HIGHEST SLIDES and is the NEWEST, BIGGEST & BEST inflatable obstacle course in the UK. Adults weekend is available to enter as a solo participant or as a team. Special Offer Entry for 5K: £35 until the 17th of…
Find out more »Inflatable Insanity – Adults 10k
We have been bouncing off the walls with excitement over the craziness that is coming to Floors Castle this Summer, now we are thrilled to invite you to come bounce with us at the Inflatable Insanity! Our unique course has the HIGHEST SLIDES and is the NEWEST, BIGGEST & BEST inflatable obstacle course in the UK. Adults weekend is available to enter as a solo participant or as a team. Special Offer Entry to 10K: £40 until the 18th of…
Find out more »Floors Castle Animal Encounters – Creepy Castle Critters
Floors Castle Animal Encounters – Creepy Castle Critters Meet a variety of awesome animals, some slimy, some with fangs and pinchers, and some that like to scuttle around in the dark! Come face to face with these exciting creatures. Unlike today, historic castles were colonised by all sorts of creepy critters. In this session, you will take an imaginary journey around the Floors Castle of the past, bumping into some awesome animals along the way. Get the chance to touch…
Find out more »Inflatable Insanity – Junior 2.5k
Enter as a family, enter as a team… Inflatable Insanity Junior is the ideal team building and family bonding experience. A challenging but 'doable' experience for children of all ages. We have juniors participating for all types of reasons; for team building; family bonding; fundraising; birthdays; get togethers; and 'just because'. SPECIAL PRICE: £20 until the 24th of July, entries will then increase to £30
Find out more »Inflatable Insanity – Junior 5k
Enter as a family, enter as a team… Inflatable Insanity Junior is the ideal team building and family bonding experience. A challenging but 'doable' experience for children of all ages. We have juniors participating for all types of reasons; for team building; family bonding; fundraising; birthdays; get togethers; and 'just because'. SPECIAL PRICE: £35 until the 25th of July and then it will go up to £40
Find out more »The HandleBards Present – The Comedy of Errors
The HandleBards Present – The Comedy of Errors Outdoor Theatre at Floors Castle Join the troupe at Floors Castle for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare's 'The Comedy of Errors' like you've never seen before. When two sets of estranged twins are brought together on the same island, this classic comedy takes hold, with mistaken identity, music and manic costume changes a plenty.
Find out more »September 2024
Inflatable Insanity – Teams 5k
The Newest, Biggest and Best Inflatable Obstacle Course with the tallest slides in the UK! Teams can be any size from 2 people upwards and can be friends from school, mates from the pub, families, a local sports club looking for pre-season training with a difference, fitness groups looking for a challenge or even the whole office having the ultimate team building experience! Special Offer Entry: £35 until the 7th of August, entries will then increase to £40
Find out more »Inflatable Insanity – Teams 10k
The Newest, Biggest and Best Inflatable Obstacle Course with the tallest slides in the UK! Teams can be any size from 2 people upwards and can be friends from school, mates from the pub, families, a local sports club looking for pre-season training with a difference, fitness groups looking for a challenge or even the whole office having the ultimate team building experience! Special Offer Entry: £40 until the 8th of August, entries will then increase to £45
Find out more »October 2024
Floors Castle Autumn Wreath Workshop
Floors Castle Autumn Wreath Workshop Autumn is coming, so why not embrace the transition from Summer to Autumn by creating your own seasonal door wreath. What could be more attractive than a wreath on your door or wall celebrating the abundance of elements Autumn has to offer. You will be guided through the creative process of crafting your very own stunning wreath. Immerse yourself in the therapeutic joy of arranging seasonal colours, textures and scents into a unique masterpiece!
Find out more »December 2024
Floors Castle Festive Wreath Workshops
Floors Castle Festive Wreath Workshops Caroline Millar, a renowned florist and stylist, will guide you using traditional methods, using seasonal foliage grown in the Gardens and on the Estate at Floors Castle and trims to create a beautiful, seasonal & sustainable Christmas Wreath to decorate your home during the festive season. 3 Workshops available Thursday, 5th December Friday, 6th December Saturday, 7th December
Find out more »February 2025
Floors Castle – Snowdrop Splendour
Snowdrop SplendourThe Grounds at Floors Castle are opening on the 14th, 15th & 16th of February especially for you to view this delicate spring flower. Take a stroll through the trees and along the woodland footpaths to see a carpet of snowdrop splendour.Included in your ticket is entrance to our Grounds, Walled Garden and Children’s Play Park – the perfect way to spend quality time with friends and family. Both our Woodland and Riverside Walks are a great spot for…
Find out more »Floors Castle – Snowdrop Splendour
Snowdrop SplendourThe Grounds at Floors Castle are opening on the 14th, 15th & 16th of February especially for you to view this delicate spring flower. Take a stroll through the trees and along the woodland footpaths to see a carpet of snowdrop splendour.Included in your ticket is entrance to our Grounds, Walled Garden and Children’s Play Park – the perfect way to spend quality time with friends and family. Both our Woodland and Riverside Walks are a great spot for…
Find out more »Floors Castle – Snowdrop Splendour
Snowdrop SplendourThe Grounds at Floors Castle are opening on the 14th, 15th & 16th of February especially for you to view this delicate spring flower. Take a stroll through the trees and along the woodland footpaths to see a carpet of snowdrop splendour.Included in your ticket is entrance to our Grounds, Walled Garden and Children’s Play Park – the perfect way to spend quality time with friends and family. Both our Woodland and Riverside Walks are a great spot for…
Find out more »March 2025
Mother’s Day FREE Weekend
Join us this Mother's Day weekend to celebrate the special people in your life with FREE weekend entry for everyone to our Grounds, Walled Garden and Children’s Play Park. Need some fresh air? A day out to reconnect with nature? Some much-needed family time? A change of scenery to walk the dogs? Treat the mother figure in your life, whether that’s your Mother, Father, Grandma, Grandpa, Auntie, Cousin, friend or just someone who’s really been there for you to a…
Find out more »Mother’s Day FREE Weekend
Join us this Mother's Day weekend to celebrate the special people in your life with FREE weekend entry for everyone to our Grounds, Walled Garden and Children’s Play Park. Need some fresh air? A day out to reconnect with nature? Some much-needed family time? A change of scenery to walk the dogs? Treat the mother figure in your life, whether that’s your Mother, Father, Grandma, Grandpa, Auntie, Cousin, friend or just someone who’s really been there for you to a…
Find out more »May 2025
SKERRYVORE XX
We are absolutely thrilled to host Skerryvore XX here at Floors Castle on Saturday 31st May 2025 where they will celebrate two decades at the forefront of Scotland’s music scene. Bringing their contemporary Scottish sound, which fuses folk, trad, pop and rock influences, for a landmark outdoor performance that fittingly reflects their glittering career to date. We expect to welcome more than 5,000 party goers, with event buses running direct to Skerryvore XX from major hubs including Edinburgh, Newcastle, Berwick,…
Find out more »June 2025
Floors Castle – Exclusive Garden Tour – June
Step inside Floors Castle’s historic Walled Garden, where your group of 15 will be led on an exclusive tour before our we open to the public for the day. Join us on a relaxed walk at one of the loveliest times of day – where we will provide an insight into the Gardens history, design, planning and sources of inspiration. Look at the herbaceous borders, the variety of planting designs, colour schemes and themed areas together with general hints and…
Find out more »Floors Castle – Zoolab Explorer Trail
This Summer start your adventure at Floors Castle on the FREE Zoolab Explorer Trail! Running 7 days a week from the 20th of June until the 31st of August. Gather your friends and family, pick up your Trail Pack and start seeking the seven hidden signs around the site. Find all the missing letters to uncover the mystery word and at every stop you’ll be given top tips on how to search for and find some of the awesome little…
Find out more »The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I – Presented by The Three Inched Fools
Open-Air Theatre Early bird discount tickets on sale now, offer ends April 1st, 2025. Elizabethan theatre is flourishing. But will a brand-new Tudor musical romp, in which Good Queen Bess takes to the stage herself, be the making of this heroine or spell the beginning of her downfall? The stage is set for regicidal rivalries, devious dramatics, and plotting playwrights. Beset by misunderstandings and a script that…let’s just say…needs some work, this production promises to be largely historical, always hysterical.…
Find out more »July 2025
Wind in the Willows – Presented by Immersion Theatre
This Summer, Immersion Theatre returns to Floors Castle bringing a new feel-good family performance perfect for all ages, the Wind in the Willows! Jam-packed with audience participation, songs and fun for the whole family. Pack your picnics and join Ratty, Mole, Badger, and the fantastically irrepressible Toad as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime culminating in a colourful battle to save Toad Hall from the mischievous weasels! The four friends won’t be able to win on their own,…
Find out more »Floors Castle – Exclusive Garden Tour – July
Step inside Floors Castle’s historic Walled Garden, where your group of 15 will be led on an exclusive tour before our we open to the public for the day. Join us on a relaxed walk at one of the loveliest times of day – where we will provide an insight into the Gardens history, design, planning and sources of inspiration. Look at the herbaceous borders, the variety of planting designs, colour schemes and themed areas together with general hints and…
Find out more »August 2025
Exclusive Garden Tour – August
Step inside Floors Castle’s historic Walled Garden, where your group of 15 will be led on an exclusive tour before our we open to the public for the day. Join us on a relaxed walk at one of the loveliest times of day – where we will provide an insight into the Gardens history, design, planning and sources of inspiration. Look at the herbaceous borders, the variety of planting designs, colour schemes and themed areas together with general hints and…
Find out more »Zoolab Animal Explorer – Interactive Sessions At Floors Castle
Discover your inner explorer and meet a variety of awesome animals, some slimy, some with fangs and pinchers, and some that like to scuttle around in the dark! Come face to face with these exciting creatures. Learn all about the amazing species that you encounter on our free Zoolab Explorer Trail that runs daily throughout the Summer. What better way to learn about them then meeting some of their bigger, brighter, exotic cousins, such as Cornsnakes, Treefrogs and Tarantulas. This…
Find out more »FAITHLESS Live at Floors Castle
With their first live shows in 8 years, Faithless are back – live at Floors Castle on 21st August 2025. This is the band's ONLY SCOTTISH SHOW of the Summer. Don't miss it – set in the stunning surrounds of the magnificent Floors Castle in Kelso. Gates open 5pm - https://liveatfloors.com/
Find out more »Beluga Lagoon Live at Floors Castle
Join Beluga Lagoon for their biggest headline show so far which will take to the stage at the magnificent Floors Castle in Kelso on Friday the 22nd of August 2025. This landmark performance at one of Scotland’s most breath-taking venues marks an exciting chapter in the band’s journey. The musical project of Andrew O’Donnell is one which has sold out the Barrowlands in the quickest time ever (3 mins) and a sell-out at the O2 Academy Glasgow in December, so…
Find out more »DEL AMITRI Live at Floors Castle
Their 2025 Floors Castle show will be their ONLY REMAINING SCOTTISH DATE this summer – and their first in the Borders in decades. An unmissable night of music – live at the spectacular Floors Castle in Kelso. Gates open 2pm - https://liveatfloors.com/ - Grandstand seating, standing & VIP tickets available.
Find out more »Much Ado About Nothing – Presented by the HandleBards
Open- Air Theatre Early bird tickets on sale now, offer ends soon. Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK. Join the troupe at Floors Castle for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ like you’ve never seen before. In usual HandleBards style, expect riotous…
Find out more »September 2025
Floors Castle – Exclusive Garden Tour – September
Step inside Floors Castle’s historic Walled Garden, where your group of 15 will be led on an exclusive tour before our we open to the public for the day. Join us on a relaxed walk at one of the loveliest times of day – where we will provide an insight into the Gardens history, design, planning and sources of inspiration. Look at the herbaceous borders, the variety of planting designs, colour schemes and themed areas together with general hints and…
Find out more »November 2025
Floors Castle – A Guide to Pruning
With over 20 years of gardening experience our Head Gardener, Simon McManus has encountered most of the pruning dilemmas faced by gardeners and he will share his knowledge with you at this interactive session. This class will be a combination of theory and practical demonstrations. Simon will demonstrate how climbing plants and wall shrubs such as Wisteria, Clematis and Hydrangea petiolaris are cared for and will demonstrate how the rambling and climbing Roses here at Floors are pruned and maintained…
Find out more »December 2025
Floors Castle – Christmas Wreath Workshop
Caroline Millar, a renowned florist and stylist, will guide you using traditional methods and seasonal foliage grown in the Gardens and on the Estate at Floors Castle and trims to create a beautiful, seasonal & sustainable Christmas Wreath to decorate your home during the festive season. Caroline trained at internationally recognised Jane Packer Flower School, London – and has gone on to work as a floral stylist for magazines, films and TV as well as weddings and large events. Caroline…
Find out more »Floors Castle – Christmas Wreath Workshop
Caroline Millar, a renowned florist and stylist, will guide you using traditional methods and seasonal foliage grown in the Gardens and on the Estate at Floors Castle and trims to create a beautiful, seasonal & sustainable Christmas Wreath to decorate your home during the festive season. Caroline trained at internationally recognised Jane Packer Flower School, London – and has gone on to work as a floral stylist for magazines, films and TV as well as weddings and large events. Caroline…
Find out more »May 2026
Before the Gates Open:May Walled Garden Tour
Before the Gates Open: Walled Garden Tour Step inside Floors Castle’s historic Walled Garden before it opens to the public and enjoy a truly exclusive guided experience. In a small group of just 15 guests, you’ll be led on a relaxed and informative walk at one of the most peaceful and beautiful times of day. This seasonal tour offers an insight into the history, design and ongoing evolution of the Walled Garden. Learn about planting plans, colour schemes and sources…
Find out more »June 2026
Before the Gates Open: June Walled Garden Tour
Step inside Floors Castle’s historic Walled Garden before it opens to the public and enjoy a truly exclusive guided experience. In a small group of just 15 guests, you’ll be led on a relaxed and informative walk at one of the most peaceful and beautiful times of day. This seasonal tour offers an insight into the history, design and ongoing evolution of the Walled Garden. Learn about planting plans, colour schemes and sources of inspiration, while exploring the herbaceous borders,…
Find out more »King Arthur and the Holy Fail – Open Air Theatre
The Three Inch Fools present an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem. In a land of daring quests, dashing knights, and endless jousting, there lived a would-be hero – waiting in the wings – who went by the name of Arthur. But when Camelot is rocked to its core by a tragic – and frankly improbable – incident involving a large table of an undisclosed shape, Arthur is thrust into the quest of a lifetime. Will he bravely…
Find out more »July 2026
Sunflower Maze
As this is a natural seasonal experience, opening dates may vary depending on sunflower growth and flowering. The maze may open once the sunflowers are tall enough to form the maze, even before they are in bloom, and will remain open throughout the flowering period. Discover something new at Floors Castle this Summer with the arrival of our very first Sunflower Maze. Set within a spectacular five acre field, this vibrant seasonal experience invites visitors to wander among towering sunflowers…
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Find out more »The Jungle Book
This Summer, Immersion Theatre returns to Floors Castle for the third time bringing a new feel-good family performance perfect for all ages, reviving their critically-acclaimed musical adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling family favourite, THE JUNGLE BOOK! Filled with original music, audience interaction, and a host of larger-than-life characters, you are invited to join Mowgli and his friends, Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther, on a madcap jungle adventure as they meet and attempt to outwit a slithering snake, some…
Find out more »August 2026
As You Like It
Join the troupe at Floors Castle for a fantastically funny bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’. What’s the play about? Well – Rosalind and her cousin Celia flee to the Forest of Arden, where they bump into Rosalind’s love interest Orlando. However, Rosalind is disguised as a young man. Cue some local Shepherds getting involved and the stage is set for a wild ride of wooing, hilarious mistaken identity and the odd wrestling match. This is an outdoor…
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