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Fall in Love with Gretna Green
We’re best known for weddings, but there are plenty of reasons to relish a visit Gretna Green. Step back in time in our award-winning museum and immerse yourself in Scottish experiences. Explore our shops, refuel at our café and restaurants, and unwind in our hotels. Whether you’re soaking up the heritage, shopping, dining, or simply relaxing, the warmest of welcomes awaits you at Gretna Green.
So Much To See and Do
Fall in love with the story of The Famous Blacksmiths Shop, embrace our age-old traditions and relish our local flavours with a range of experiences created just for you. Visit our museum where the story of runaway weddings is brought to life. Outside, stretch your legs and explore our Sculpture Garden, Courtship Maze, and Playpark, offering fun and discovery for visitors of all ages.
A Standout Shopping Destination
Tucked away in southern Scotland, Gretna Green is packed with boutique shopping delights. From quirky keepsakes and authentic Scottish style to a handpicked selection of local produce there’s something to tempt every taste.
Hearty Meals and Quick Brews
The Village Kitchen at Gretna Green serves up a selection of hearty, honest food with a mix of Scottish classics and global favourites. If it’s a quick bite or brew you’re after, our Runaways Café is the perfect spot to pause, refuel and soak up Gretna Green’s atmosphere. Our two nearby hotels, Smiths and Gretna Hall, also offer delicious dining options, giving you even more great places to relax and enjoy a meal.
Group Travel at Gretna Green
Gretna Green is an ideal destination for groups, with ample coach parking and tailored itineraries. Enjoy guided tours, tastings, traditional experiences, museum visits, and superb shopping. When it’s time to relax, our Village Kitchen and Runaways Café offer everything from quick brews to hearty meals.
Opening Times
Apart from Christmas Day, our main facilities are open every day of the year from 9 in the morning until 5 in the evening. Of course, our hotels operate beyond those hours, so there’s always a warm welcome to be had somewhere on site.
Getting Here
Gretna Green and the Famous Blacksmiths Shop attractions are only 2 minutes travel time from the main motorway route into Scotland (M74) and the M6 just north of Carlisle. With a full-service coach park and expert group travel team to greet you, where better to bring your next tour, that the five-star visitor attraction of the Famous Blacksmiths Shop.
FAQs
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