Kingsbrae Garden is a 27-acre garden at 220 King Street in St. Andrews, and it is the town's best-known sight after the waterfront. It is a place to wander slowly: themed garden areas, lawns, ponds and paths in a setting just above Passamaquoddy Bay, with a cafe and a gift shop on site. The garden says it is open from 9 am to 6 pm seven days a week during the season, including holidays, and the Garden Cafe is open Wednesday to Sunday for coffee and lunch. Admission is charged per day plus 15 percent tax, with a higher peak rate from 16 June to 14 September and a lower rate in late spring and early autumn, and with children under six free. The admission season ran from 16 May to 17 October 2026, and the garden's page gives no winter opening, so treat it as closed until spring.
What to do
Arrive in the morning, walk the garden at your own pace and then have lunch at the Garden Cafe, which serves from 11 am to 4 pm on the days it is open. Photographers favour the early and late hours, and families with children will find the garden easy to walk. Allow two hours at the least, and half a day if you like gardens.
Seasons and planning
The 2026 admission season ran from 16 May to 17 October, with peak pricing from 16 June to 14 September. The adult rate was 20 dollars in the shoulder weeks and 23 dollars at peak, plus tax, with a family rate of 54 or 59 dollars and 17 or 20 dollars for students and seniors.
Groups of 20 or more pay less, and a guide can be added. Because the garden published no winter opening, plan for 2027 and check the dates in spring. Visitors who only use the cafe or the gift shop do not pay.
Fitting it in
Kingsbrae is a short walk or drive from the middle of St. Andrews, so it combines easily with the Blockhouse, a stroll along Water Street and a whale cruise. If you stay at the Algonquin Resort, it is one of the easy half-day outings from the hotel. Aim for June to September for the fullest garden.
What to expect
The experience
A walk-through garden of 27 acres with a cafe, a gift shop and daily admission, open in the warm season.
Best time
June to mid-September for the fullest garden, with the lower rates in late spring and early autumn.
How long
Allow two hours at least, or half a day with lunch.
Tips
Go in the morning, wear comfortable shoes, check the cafe days before you plan lunch and note it is closed until spring 2027.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Garden lovers and anyone who wants a slow, scenic morning in St. Andrews.
- Families
- Under-sixes are free and the paths are easy to walk, so children can roam.
- Couples
- Walk the garden, then have lunch at the cafe on a day it is open.
- Pair with
- The Blockhouse and a whale cruise fit into the same stay.
- Time needed
- Two to four hours.
Good questions
Is Kingsbrae Garden open in November?+
No, the 2026 admission season ended on 17 October and the garden's page gives no winter opening. Check the dates in spring for 2027.
How much does admission cost?+
In 2026 the adult rate was 20 dollars in late spring and early autumn and 23 dollars from 16 June to 14 September, plus 15 percent tax. Children under six are free and there are family, student and senior rates.
Where is it?+
At 220 King Street in St. Andrews, a short walk or drive from the town centre. It covers 27 acres.
Can I eat there?+
Yes, the Garden Cafe is open Wednesday to Sunday, with coffee in the morning and lunch from 11 am to 4 pm. Visitors who only use the cafe or the gift shop do not pay admission.
What are the garden hours?+
9 am to 6 pm, seven days a week during the season, including holidays. Check the daily calendar for exceptions.
