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CO U N T RYS I D E

D E AN CAST L E & CO U N T RY PAR K

The overall vision for the Dean Castle
Country Park Development Project is to
create a 5 star visitor attraction which will
maximise the opportunities that the site
has to encourage the local community
and visitors to participate in, appreciate
and value their local heritage. The creation
of a fully integrated visitor experience is
central to our vision. The project has 4
main aims:
Aim 1: To restore key aspects of the
historic designed landscape creating a
sympathetic setting for the Castle and built
features which is respectful of the past
whilst contemporary in design, encouraging
greater appreciation of our local heritage.
Aim 2: To develop a centre for rural life
which provides opportunities for recreation
and education within a rural setting whilst
reflecting on modern and traditional
industries, farming and conservation
practices.

Artists impression of Rural Life building

Aim 3: To conserve and enhance the
landscape value of Dean Castle and
Country Park by introducing proactive
and innovative management which will
improve the recreational and educational
opportunities whilst encouraging greater
biodiversity
Aim 4: To modernise and restore the
castle and collections, providing greater
access and interpretation around the visitor
experience.
Artists impression of Edwardian Landscape

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