The surrounding area is a gardeners dream, since the climate is influenced by the gulf stream there are several renowned gardens nearby these include Castle Kennedy, Ardwell, Glenwhan and possibly the best known Logan Gardens. Not to be missed also is Soleburn Garden Centre three miles away.

Portpatrick is just a short drive from the park, it is a very popular fishing village, centred around the harbour with fishing boats and yachts tied up, 

Portpatrick also offers a wide variety of restaurants, bars, cafes and souvenir shops, there are some lovely walks along the cliff tops and around the village. 

Excellent Sea- Fishing can be found not to far away from the park. Loch Ryan offers shelter in most conditions, boat trips may be booked from Stranraer. The sports shop in Stranraer has a good supply of bait and fishing tackle for sea, game and coarse fishing.

There is an excellent pony trekking stable 1 1/2 miles from the park, which offers hourly rides around Lochnaw castle and surrounding area, for more information or availability please  contact Mrs Jamieson on 01776 870287

Stena-Line ferries depart from Stranraer to Belfast, coach trips and shopping trips are available - to find out more click the image on the right.