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Dumfries is a town on the River Nith in Dumfries and Galloway, south west Scotland, close to the Solway coast. Robert Burns spent his final years here, and visitors can see Robert Burns House and his mausoleum in St Michael's Churchyard, while moated Caerlaverock Castle lies a short drive south. From heritage trails to riverside walks and places to eat, the listings here cover things to do in Dumfries.
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Caerlaverock Castle
A moated medieval castle south of Dumfries. Check current conservation and access notices. Conservation work restricts parts of the castle; check current access before travelling.
Plan your visit →Pizzeria Il Fiume
Pizzeria Il Fiume is a restaurant in Dumfries, Scotland. Its visitor address is Dock Park, Dumfries, DG1 2RY. Check current opening times and booking arrangements before travelling.
Plan your visit →Dumfries Villa
Dumfries Villa offers guest-house accommodation in Dumfries. Use it as an overnight base when planning visits in the surrounding area. Find it at: 33 Lovers Walk, Dumfries, DG1 1LR. Check current room availability and arrival arrangements with the…
Plan your visit →Dalscone Farm Fun
Dalscone Farm Fun is a park in Dumfries, Scotland. Its visitor address is Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, DG1 1SE. Check current opening times and booking arrangements before travelling.
Plan your visit →The Globe Inn
A historic Dumfries inn with a restaurant serving Scottish produce. Find it at: 56 High Street, Dumfries, DG1 2JA. Check current opening hours, menu and table arrangements with the operator before your visit.
Plan your visit →Friars Carse Country House Hotel
Friars Carse Country House Hotel is a hotel in Dumfries, Scotland. Its visitor address is Friars Carse, Dumfries, DG2 0SA.
Plan your visit →Dumfries Museum
Dumfries Museum explores the history of Dumfries and Galloway and is open throughout the year. General museum admission is free; check the operator’s visitor information for current hours, temporary exhibitions and any separately charged experiences.
Plan your visit →The Stove
The Stove is a café in Dumfries, Scotland. Its visitor address is 100 High Street, Dumfries, DG1 2BJ. Check current opening times and booking arrangements before travelling.
Plan your visit →Premier Inn Dumfries
Premier Inn Dumfries offers hotel accommodation in Dumfries. Use it as an overnight base when planning visits in the surrounding area. Find it at: Annan Road, Dumfries, DG1 3JX. Check current room availability and arrival arrangements with the…
Plan your visit →Old Bridge House Museum
A museum inside a seventeenth-century house built beside Dumfries' historic Devorgilla Bridge. Visitor location: Mill Road, Dumfries, DG2 7BE. Check current opening dates and any booking requirements before travelling.
Plan your visit →Travelodge Dumfries
Travelodge Dumfries is a hotel in Dumfries, Scotland. Its visitor address is Annan Road, Dumfries, DG1 3SE. Check current opening times and booking arrangements before travelling.
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Moot Hall, Keswick — Kenneth Allen · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bowness-on-Windermere town centre — Karl1587 · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bowness-on-Windermere town centre — Karl1587 · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bowness-on-Windermere town centre — Karl1587 · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
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Grasmere village — Malc McDonald · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Kendal Castle — Sue · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Market Square, Penrith — Malc McDonald · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Whitehaven harbour — Krautrock · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bampton bridge and village, Cumbria — Oliver Dixon · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
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