The Castle & Gardens of Mey

The Castle of Mey, built in the 1560s, was bought by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother in 1952. So began The Queen Mother´s love affair with The Castle & Gardens of Mey, restoring the castle and creating the beautiful gardens that can be seen today. For almost half a century The Queen Mother spent many happy summers at Mey. A tour of the castle and gardens affords visitors a rare opportunity to enjoy her summer home much as she left it after her last visit in October 2001. There is a visitor centre with a gift shop and tearoom.

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The Castle & Gardens of Mey,
Mey,
Thurso,
Highland
KW14 8XH

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Opening Times:	1 May to 28 Jul & 10 Aug to 17 Oct, Daily, 10:30-16:00 last entry. Closed 29 Jul to 9 Aug. Visitor Centre, Garden, Grounds & Animal Centre 10:00-17:00.
Admission:	Adult £9.50, Child £4.00, Concession £8.50, Family Ticket £23.00. Garden, Grounds & Animal Centre only: Adult £4.00 (everyone over 5), Family £12.00.
Child Friendly:	Children of all ages welcome (Children under 5 Free)
Dog Friendly:	Dogs Permitted (On leads in the grounds only.)
Location:	Fourteen miles east of Thurso on the A836, six miles west of John O´Groats on the A836.
Facilities:	Limited Disabled Access, Shop, Café, Free Parking (Sheltered parking in hot weather), Parking Availability