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Woodlands Restaurant

Nestled in the beautiful woodlands on the estate, our Woodlands Restaurant offers a range of delicious dishes using fresh and locally-sourced ingredients, including seasonal vegetables from our own garden.

About the Restaurant

The Woodlands Restaurant is located next to the Craft and Textiles education centres, just a short walk from our Visitor Car Park. It is part of our Hospitality Training Centre, where our hospitality students study front-of-house and chef skills.

Throughout the year we host Sunday Lunches at the Restaurant. We also run ‘Live Lunches’ where our hospitality students practice their skills to a full restaurant of guests. Keep an eye on our Dumfries House social media channels for updates.

Sunday lunches at Woodlands

Join us on Sundays from 12 noon to 4pm for a delicious two or three-course roast lunch on the beautiful Dumfries House estate.

Please note we will be closed in early 2026, reopening on 25 January.

Book your table by calling 01290 429920 or emailing dhlodge.reception@kings-foundation.org.

Sample Sunday Lunch menu

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  • Starters

    Rarebit sourdough toast, and mushroom

    Smoked haddock and leek gratin, crusty bread

    Soup of the day

    Poached salmon and herb, cucumber pickle, toast

    Baked Ballochmyle brie, Catrine honey, toasted sourdough

  • Mains

    Sorn Mains sirloin of beef

    Ayrshire pork belly and crispy crackling

    Roast chicken

    All served with delicious cauliflower cheese, braised red cabbage, swede and carrot, roasted vegetables, Roasted potatoes and rich Sunday gravy.

    We use locally-sourced meats and vegetables. Vegetarian option available.

  • Desserts

    Blackberry and apple crumble, and custard

    Brioche bread and butter pudding, vanilla ice cream

    A selection of Ayrshire cheeses, homemade oatcakes, walled garden chutney

    Warm white chocolate rice pudding and apricot

    Almond and pear tart, Chantilly cream

  • Prices

    2 courses – £46.00

    3 courses – £54.00

Book your table for Sunday lunch

Book your table now by contacting our Dumfries House Lodge team. Call us on 01290 429920 or email dhlodge.reception@kings-foundation.org.

Please inform us when booking of any allergies or dietary requirements.