Wishing you all a Merry Christmas, we are closed on 25th December but look forward to welcoming you over this festive season.

Balmoral Castle in Snow

Winter Opening Hours 2024—2025

As we move into autumn and winter, the Estate remains open on certain days and dates, and is completely free of charge to all visitors, allowing you to enjoy the grounds in a picturesque, wintery setting.

October and November 2024

From 1st to 12th October the Estate is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm. We are closed on Sunday & Monday. 

During these opening hours, the grounds, gift shop, and restaurant are open free of charge to the public. The ballroom, audio tour and exhibitions are also open during this time.

 From October 15th, we are open 7 days a week until November 3rd, 10am to 4pm.

We are closed 4th and 5th November. The Estate reopens November 6th until Sunday, January 5th 2025, Wednesday to Sunday. It will be closed Monday and Tuesday. 

December and January 2024

The Estate is closed on 25th, December 2024 for Christmas. 

From January 18th, the grounds gift shop, and restaurant are open, with no admission fee for the public every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 

Open until Sunday, January 5th, 2025 (excluding Christmas Day 2024).


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Balmoral Castle is seen from a distance, surrounded by lush green fields and dense forests, framed by tree branches and moss-covered rocks in the foreground.