Fawkes Festival at the Dean Castle

When: 29th October 2023
Location: Dean Castle Country Park

Fawkes Festival is a wickedly wonderful Halloween Firework Spooktacular Event. Coming to the Dean Castle on 29th October 2023.

Click here for more information.

The mediaeval history of the imposing Dean Castle provides plenty of atmosphere for a wicked Halloween experience at Fawkes Festival in Kilmarnock. Set in the heart of Dean Castle & Country Park, the event will feature family fun, pre-show entertainment, fairground rides, delicious food and drink and a magnificent Halloween-inspired professional fireworks display set to music, lights and lasers.

This spooktacular, in the shadow of the historic castle dating back to the 14th century, is a fabulous new way to experience Halloween and Guy Fawkes all in one.

HOW DO WE GET TO FAWKES FESTIVAL AT DEAN CASTLE?

Fawkes Festival Dean Castle takes place at Dean Castle Country Park in Kilmarnock.

Please note, other than Blue Badge, there will be no parking available on site, and we will be encouraging the use of public transport, or walking to the event.

To make your visit to Fawkes Festival at Dean Castle as easy as possible, we will be publishing full details detailing available parking areas in due course, which may involve a walk to the event site.

Getting here on foot

All ticket holders should enter the park through the main gate on Dean Road, Kilmarnock.  Your tickets will be scanned at this point.

Getting here by bus

Dean Castle Country Park is a 15 minute walk from Kilmarnock train station and main bus terminal or a 5 minute walk from the X76 Kilmarnock-Glasgow bus route. Alight on Glasgow Road, Kilmarnock, then follow Dean Road to the Country Park.

Getting here by taxi / drop offs

All taxis should follow the event signage and one-way system in place to our Drop Off Area.  Pickups will be from the same location.

*IMPORTANT – STROBE LIGHTS

*Please be aware that the performance may include the use of strobe and flashing lights.