Art in the Castle

Art in the Castle is an annual arts' fair held at Ayton Castle, at Ayton near Eyemouth in the Borders. Now in it's 4th year, it takes place over Saturday and Sunday, August 23 and 24, inside the castle's public rooms.

Art in the Castle is organised by The Tin Shed , which stages pop-up arts' fairs across the Borders and Northumberland. This year's event at Ayton Castle will showcase the work of 20 artists and makers, also including free weaving demonstrations by Borders-based weaver Janis Embleton. Entry to the castle and arts' event is free.

The castle's cafe will also be open for teas and cakes and its diesel train Lloyd will be running rides through the grounds. Tickets and parking are available via a separate station entrance off Eyemouth Road. There is parking on the drive, in front of the castle, and also in Ayton Village, which is just a short walk away through the turreted gateway and the grounds via the drive.

There is also a second entrance to the castle, marked "tradesmen" off Eyemouth Road. Please take care when driving through the grounds where there are peacocks wandering, horse riders and other wildlife.

Please keep dogs on leads in the grounds. Dogs are not allowed inside the castle. Please check the castle's website for train running times as these may differ to the opening hours of the arts' event.