Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre

Ancrum
JEDBURGH
TD8 6UQ
Tel: 01835 830306

Free Admission!

Contact the visitor centre online.
Find Harestanes with SBC LocalView.

Opening Times

1st April – 31st October 2010
Daily: 10:00 to 17:00

The visitor centre and play park are closed from 1st November - 31st March.

Access routes and neighbouring craft businesses are open all year.

The best of the Borders!

Just outside Jedburgh and with a great play park, there’s plenty to do, whatever the weather. Discover why Harestanes is one of the Borders' best-loved attractions!

News

Visitors to SBC museums reach new high (16 December 2009).

Butterfly Atlas takes flight at Harestanes (16 December 2009).

Green Tourism

Minimising the visitor centre's impact on the environment is a priority. Visit the Green Tourism Business Scheme for more information.

Countryside Access

Great routes and access to St Cuthbert's Way.

Delicious Food and Gifts

Discover great toys, books and local honey in our refurbished shop. Enjoy FairTrade tea and coffee, home-baking and local ice cream in our recently refurbished tea room.

Group Visits

Assistance for outdoor environmental topics is available for groups and schools. Meeting room available to hire for birthday parties, meetings and training events.

Disabled Access

The ground floor is wheelchair-accessible (first floor games room is not accessible). Paved parking at main door. A courtesy wheelchair is available for indoor use. There is an induction loop for hearing-aid users in the Exhibition Room.

Travel

The nearest bus services stop on request at the A68 / B6400 junction, 15 minutes' walk from the visitor centre. The B6400 is a fairly quiet road without a pavement and wearing high-visibility clothing is recommended. Visit Traveline Scotland for details.

Join our e-mail list!

Join the Harestanes e-mail list for a monthly email covering special events, activities and exhibitions. Our first one is due soon!
Use our online form to join the list. Please provide your name, email address and also your postal address. Over-16s only.
In the 'Comments' box please state that you 'give your permission for Harestanes Visitor Centre (Scottish Borders Council) to hold your contact details for the purpose of sending Harestanes email updates'.

Use the same contact form to have your details removed from the e-mailing list.

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