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Opening Times

Aden Country Park is open to the public 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. However some facilities within the park have different opening times, please see details below for more information.  

Aberdeenshire Farming Museum 

The Aberdeenshire Farming Museum is open from April until October. The museum is open Thursday to Sunday from 11am to 4pm. (last entry at 3.30pm). Unfortunately Hareshowe Farm is not open to the public at the moment, we apologise for the inconvenience caused. Admission to the museum is free but donations are welcomed.  For further information contact: Tel: 01771 624590 or Email: museums@aberdeenshire.gov.uk  

Aberdeenshire Recording Centre (ARC)  

The Aberdeenshire Recording Centre (ARC) is only open by appointment. If you would like to arrange a meeting or want to discuss recording in the studio please contact or email.

Aden Café 

Unfortunately the Aden Café is not open at the moment. We are currently exploring different options so that we can get the cafe open as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Tea/coffee, ice cream and snack are however available from the Aden Craft & Gift Shop

Aden Caravan & Camping Site  

The award-winning Aden Caravan & Camping site is open from April to October. To discuss price, availability and booking please visit Aden Caravan and Camping or call 07786 885435 

Aden Craft & Gift Shop 

The Aden Craft & Gift Shop, situated in the courtyard area, is open weekdays (Monday to Friday): 10am to 3pm, and weekends (Saturday & Sunday): 11am – 3pm. For further information contact: Tel: 01771 624268 or Email: thefriendsofaden@gmail.com

Book of Deer 

The Book of Deer visitor centre is situated within the Aberdeenshire Farming Museum and therefore ties in with the Museum opening hours of April until October, open Thursday to Sunday from 11am to 4pm. (last entry at 3.30pm).  If you would like to arrange a special visit please to chat to one of the volunteer members please contact email Joyce Brown or visit: www.bookofdeer.co.uk 

Toilets

The opening/closing times for the Coach House (Visitor Information Centre) toilet and also the main car park toilets (including the changing places toilet facilities) are as follows. The opening and closing of the other available toilets ties in with the opening and closing times of the buildings listed above.

Winter Opening/Closing Hours:

Monday to Friday: Opening 08.00 – 09.30 Closing 16.00

Weekends: Opening 08.00 – 09.30 Closing 16:00

All other times of the year Opening/Closing Hours:

Monday to Friday: Opening 07.00 – 08.30 Closing 19.00

Weekends: Opening 08.00 – 09.30 Closing 19:00