Lockerbie

Easy to reach, full of surprises and with more than its share of scenic uplands and rich heritage of castles, historic homes and battlefields - Lockerbie is at the centre of one of the loveliest corners of the British Isles.

Colourful landscapes, exotic gardens, friendly locals, pretty towns, enchanting villages, great cuisine, teeming wildlife, history aplenty. Walking, fishing, golf, cycling...

Things to do in and around Lockerbie

Golf: there are ten beautiful courses within a 30 mins drive

Cycling: either dawdle along admiring the scenery or try Rik¹s Red Route (one of the top twenty places to cycle in Britain)

Walking: sample the Southern Upland Way or explore Galloway Forest Park

Quad-biking, horse-riding, clay pigeon shooting...

Or visit the Nature Reserves, local historic buildings, museums or the local craft shops.

Accommodation

Lockerbie offers top quality accommodation that offers real value for money. Special festival offers:

		The Best Western Dryfesdale Hotel is set in 5 acres of well kept gardens. This four star hotel, with an award winning restaurant is situated close to the M74 and ideally placed for exploring the many features of Lockerbie and its surroundings. Special Jazz Festival package of £75 per person; Dinner b&b per night. Call 01576 202 427, email reception@dryfesdalehotel.co.uk, or www.dryfesdalehotel.co.uk.
		The Lockerbie Manor Hotel is situated within 78 acres of beautiful, secluded woodland and gardens, yet only half a mile from the M74, Lockerbie Manor is the ideal base for the jazz festival. Special festival package of £200 for a double room including two nights b&b and one dinner (2 people). Call 01576 202610, or email info@lockerbiemanorhotel.co.uk; www.lockerbiemanor.co.uk
		The Kings Arms Hotel is one of the oldest establishments in Lockerbie and dates from the 17th Century and counts Bonnie Prince Charlie and Sir Walter Scott as previous guests. Special jazz festival rate of £30 pp b&b it is an ideal place to experience the jazz festival. Call 01576 202410; email reception@kingsarmshotel.co.uk, www.kingsarmshotel.co.uk
		The Queens Hotel is right beside the main Glasgow/Edinburgh to London euro-route and is easily accessed from the south of Lockerbie. It is ideally placed for visitors to the jazz festival. SPECIAL FESTIVAL OFFER: Dinner B&B £60 per night assuming two persons sharing a room. Or B&B £40pp per night based on two persons sharing a room. Call 01576 202415 or go to www.queenshotellockerbie.co.uk
		The Somerton House Hotel is centrally situated in the heart of Lockerbie and offers a personal family run atmosphere – ideal for experiencing the jazz festival and the surrounding area. SPECIAL OFFER over the jazz festival weekend B&B will be at £40 per person per night based on two persons sharing a twin or double room. Call 01576 202583 or go to www.somertonhotel.co.uk

 
For a full list of accommodation: www.dumfriesandgalloway.co.uk or 01387 253862