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Food Hugs from Ukraine

Would you like to travel the world from The Crichton? Come and join us for a monthly adventure in food, try new food flavours, experience the unforgettable aroma of new spices, and taste traditional dishes that have been prepared by a native of the country. This is an event open to anyone in the community…

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Food Hugs from Ukraine

8th November 2023

Art Week at Crichton Central

We are looking forward to welcoming four local artists to Crichton Central Café for Art Week 2023. Each artist will be exhibiting their work on the stage at Crichton Central, and items will be available for customers to buy. Each of these artists is a regular at Crichton Central and we’ve got to know them…

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Art Week at Crichton Central

21st September 2023

The Crichton Big Picture

What is your favourite place in the Crichton? Do you like exploring the rock garden, walking through the flower meadow, imaging the history of the old buildings, or eating cake in the café? What animals do you like to see? Or maybe there are some you wish you could spot… Rabbits? Birds? Unicorns? Join us…

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The Crichton Big Picture

16th August 2023

Orienteering Taster Nights

Orienteering is an exciting outdoor sport. It’s a race with set points but no set route between them. Walk. jog or run it’s up to you. The fastest round in the correct order wins. Long 4km and Short 2km (distances are for guidance purposes and may vary slightly from week to week.). Each week the courses…

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Orienteering Taster Nights

16th August 2023

UCI World Cycling Championships – Para-Cycling Road Races

The UCI World Cycling Championships are coming to Dumfries between the 9th and 12th of August. The Crichton will be the location for the para-cycling road races on the 11th and 12th of August. The Individual Road Race pits riders against each other in an all-out battle for supremacy of the roads of Dumfries. Para-cyclists…

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UCI World Cycling Championships – Para-Cycling Road Races

20th July 2023

Family BBQ at Crichton Central

Enjoy our family barbecues at Crichton Central. We’ve got plenty of BBQ classics, including delicious burgers, chicken and sausages as well as crisp, freshly prepared salads, and veggie options too – there’s something for everyone. Looking forward to seeing you there! Call 01387 219082 or email central@crichton.co.uk to book a table.

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Family BBQ at Crichton Central

13th July 2023

Family Cycling Festival

Come and join us for a day of free cycling fun on The Crichton estate before the UCI Cycling World Championships come to town! Explore The Crichton via bike on our treasure hunt, take part in one of our skill sessions, try out some new bikes, and find out more about local cycle groups and…

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Family Cycling Festival

3rd July 2023

Doonhame Kids Festival

Parents and guardians! This summer, we have an exciting event that will keep your kids entertained and create lasting memories. Doonhame Kids Festival! Look no further for a fun-filled experience that will captivate the young ones through a range of activities: Face painting Inflatables Kids & family fairground rides And for the adults, a prosecco…

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Doonhame Kids Festival

8th June 2023

Music and Movement

Music & Movement 5 week block with Rachel T, Early Years Specialist Age 12 weeks – 1 year Fun songs, lap bounces, parachute play Sensory Play Cuppa & Chat Block 1  Wed, 31 May ’23   10am – 11am BST  Wed, 7 Jun ’23   10am – 11am BST  Wed, 14 Jun ’23   10am – 11am BST  Wed, 21 Jun…

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Music and Movement

25th May 2023

Postnatal & Baby Yoga

Postnatal & Baby Yoga 5 week block Age: 8 weeks + Postnatal & Baby Yoga is a gentle, relaxing and fun class to connect with baby, aid your postnatal recovery with some gentle yoga whilst also allowing baby to experience dry massage, baby yoga stretches and lots of active tummy time through bounces, swings &…

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Postnatal & Baby Yoga

25th May 2023

Baby Massage & Parent Wellbeing

Baby Massage & Parent Wellbeing 5 week Block Dumfries Week 1 – 4 – Baby Massage & Parent Wellbeing Week 5 – Tummy Time Workshop *Learn Baby Massage *Postnatal care for you *Neal’s Yard Remedies Grapeseed oil to take home *Hygge & calming environment *Refreshments *Treats & Goodies along the way *Certificate & Photo Prop…

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Baby Massage & Parent Wellbeing

25th May 2023

The Crichton Pirates

Is there treasure at The Crichton? The Pirates think so! Join us for a crazy session of storytelling and puppet making as we tell the stories of these tiny pirates. Our pirates might need their own treasure maps, their own boats to sail on a pond, their own treasure chests to fill with nature’s treasures.…

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The Crichton Pirates

25th April 2023

Birds, Beasts and Butterflies

Celebrate summer by joining us for some animal stories and art. From naughty rabbits to angry robins and brave frogs, we’ll meet the stories of the animals that live around us and then draw, sketch, scribble and stamp to make your own Summer Wildlife Book inspired by the animals of the Crichton gardens. Ukrainian stories:…

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Birds, Beasts and Butterflies

25th April 2023

CORONATION CELEBRATIONS

Coronation Celebrations at The Crichton Saturday 6th May 2023, 10am – 6pm Join us at Crichton Central to celebrate the Coronation… 10am – 12noon: Royal Tea Party  Watch the Coronation live on the big screen in the lounge or on the lawn at Crichton Central. Tea, coffee and cakes available to purchase on the day.…

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CORONATION CELEBRATIONS

19th April 2023

Sound Bath with Rachel

Immerse yourself in a relaxing sound bath to relax you and zone out from the world for an hour. Any Age (Suitable for Pregnancy) Adults only session – Age 12+ Come along for some gentle stretches & breath work before lying down in a wonderful sound healing journey with singing bowls, ocean drum, koshi chimes…

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Sound Bath with Rachel

12th April 2023

Introduction to Crystals workshop

A 2 hour workshop to learn more about how you can bring crystals into your life; *Cleansing & Charging your crystals *Crystals for the Chakras *Time to chat, ask questions & relax *Connect with your crystals with relaxation & sound healing You will receive a mini Chakra crystal set and information about the workshop There…

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Introduction to Crystals workshop

12th April 2023

Postnatal & Baby Yoga

Postnatal & Baby Yoga 5 week block Age: 8 weeks + Postnatal & Baby Yoga is a gentle, relaxing and fun class to connect with baby, aid your postnatal recovery with some gentle yoga whilst also allowing baby to experience dry massage, baby yoga stretches and lots of active tummy time through bounces, swings &…

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Postnatal & Baby Yoga

12th April 2023

Baby Massage & Parent Wellbeing

Baby Massage & Parent Wellbeing 5 week Block Week 1 – 4 – Baby Massage & Parent Wellbeing Week 5 – Tummy Time Workshop *Learn Baby Massage *Postnatal care for you *Neal’s Yard Remedies Grapeseed oil to take home *Hygge & calming environment *Refreshments *Treats & Goodies along the way *Certificate & Photo Prop *Tummy…

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Baby Massage & Parent Wellbeing

12th April 2023

Family Cycling Skills

A FREE day of skills & drills in Crichton Park. Learn to ride, family cycling skills, confidence building activities, cycling treasure hunt, smoothie bike, bike sale. ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS WELCOME Free to attend but booking is preferable For more info please contact: Annick.Laroque@sustrans.org.uk or 07824 863 032 or use the reserve button  

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Family Cycling Skills

22nd March 2023

FitSteps Masterclass with Ian Waite

Do you love Strictly Come Dancing? Have you ever wanted to dance with the professionals? This is your chance! Join Ian Waite for a day of Strictly dance. Ian partnered many celebrities such as Zoé Ball during his time on the series has continued to appear on Strictly It Takes Two right up until 2021.…

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FitSteps Masterclass with Ian Waite

17th March 2023
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