Welcome to
Bainloch Deer Park
Food with a view...
Pay a visit to our Visitor Centre Bistro, and enjoy not only beautiful views over the Deer Park and beyond, but a spacious and contemporary interior.
Special Festive Tours
Visit Santa in his magical Grotto and join the fun as you help stop the Grinch from ruining Christmas - a festive adventure for the whole family!
Hop aboard our comfortable 4x4 vehicle for a private family tour into Bainloch Deer Park, where you'll have the chance to visit Santa in his magical Grotto. Keep an eye out for the mischievous Grinch who might be trying to sneak around, but don't worry - Santa is always ready with a smile and a warm welcome for children and grown-ups alike. It's a festive adventure the whole family will enjoy!
4x4 Tours
One hour 4x4 tours in the company of one of our knowledgeable guides who distributes food which brings the Deer up close and personal for amazing photo opportunities.
We also offer special 2 hour Photography Tours
Escape Room
The evil Troll King is trying to take control of Bainloch Wood, and the Woodland Wizard needs your help to defeat him!
Do YOU have what it takes to save the forest?
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Deer Feeding Experience
Sorry this tour is suspended at the moment.
We are hoping to resume the tour soon.
We will take you through the Deer Park to a place where you will be able to feed the Deer
bringing these magnificent creatures close to the vehicle for an amazing encounter.
As our Deer have a special diet the food will be supplied.
Photography Tours
Lasting approximately two hours your knowledgeable guide will move the vehicle around, with your guidance, in order to achieve the best positioning for photographs and take advantage of sunlight.
How To Find Us
Bainloch Deer Park is situated in Sandyhills, approximately seven miles from Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, south-west Scotland. Directions:
From Dumfries, Stranraer or Castle Douglas on the A75, follow the signs for Dalbeattie
and take the A710 signposted ‘Colvend Coast.’
Opposite Sandyhills beach car park, turn left and our entrance is just 250 yards further up on the right,
on the bend shortly before the entrance to Barend Holiday Village.
Follow our drive up for around half a mile and you will find us at the top!



