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The Entrance to the Visitor Centre, Scottish Borders
The Entrance to the Visitor Centre

100 Aker Wood Visitor Centre

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Description:
A new visitor centre by the River Tweed in Melrose, combining a garden centre with coffee shop and gift shop.

Ownership:
Private

Situation � OS ref: NT554345

How to get there:
By car: Off the B6361 minor road from Melrose Abbey to Newstead along the riverside. Signposted.

By public transport:
No public transport past the site, but not too far to walk from Melrose Square on a fine day.

Seasonal opening details (2009):
All Year

Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday � 9am to 5.30pm.
Sunday 10am to 5pm.
Coffee shop closes 30 mins before the above times.

Facilities:
Coffee Shop and Gift Shop
Kids Play Area, woodland walk and Bouncy Castle.

Admission:
Free

Contact:
Tel: 01896 823717

Attached attractions:
Children's play area, and woodland walks.

Additional Information
Car Parking
Visit Scotland 4 star Garden Centre

Web link: (where appropriate):

Places to stay nearby:
Melrose

Local towns and villages:
Melrose

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The Main Building
Enjoying a Coffee, Scottish Borders
Enjoying a Coffee
The Cafeteria, Scottish Borders
The Cafeteria
In the Gift Shop, Scottish Borders
In the Gift Shop

100 Aker Wood Visitor Centre,