Childrens Entertainment in Dumfries And Galloway on DAYoutWITHtheKIDS.co.uk

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Family Days Out in Dumfries and Galloway

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Odeon Dumfries

Dumfries

Odeon Dumfries All the latest kids' flicks and more at this friendly little one screen cinema. Great for a treat in wet weather!

Mossburn Animal Centre

Lockerbie

Mossburn Animal Centre Provides rescue and shelter to a wide variety of animals including: horses and ponies, pigs, goats, rabbits and guinea pigs, iguanas, sheep, cows, raccoons and many more who seek shelter.

Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park

Kickcudbright

Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park A varied collection of nearly 150 animals from all over the world can be seen within the peaceful and natural settings where the woodland has been tailored to provide large and imaginative enclosures.

Monreith Animal World

Newton Stewart

Monreith Animal World Set in twelve acres of scenic countryside, the animals are placed in a circular route around the park, taking in a peaceful pondside walk. There are seats and picnic tables along the route, along with toilet stops.

Tropic House

Newton Stuart

Tropic House Exotic plants and butterflies, a frog pond and an play area: a pleasant little afternoon!

Red Deer Range Trail

Newton Stewart

Red Deer Range Trail Follow this short trail for wonderful views of red deer in their natural environment. If it's raining you can now take shelter in their new hide which is located at the viewpoint!

Museum of Lead Mining

Wanlockhead

Museum of Lead Mining Visit a real lead mine. Guided tours down a former working mine. Situated in The Lowther Hills at Wanlockhead, Scotland's Highest Village.

Creetown Gem Rock Museum

Newton Stuart

Creetown Gem Rock Museum Regarded as one of the finest private collections of gemstones, crystals, minerals, rocks and fossils in Great Britain, this is also a fully interactive experience with lots of things to do as well as to see.

Shambellie House Museum of Costume

Dumfries

Shambellie House Museum of Costume Find out about a century of style as you follow fashion from the VIctorian era to the 20th century. It's been partially designed with families in mind to help keep the kids interested.

Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum

Dumfries

Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum An ever expanding aircraft collection, aero engines and a very impressive display of artefacts and personal histories relating to aviation, past and present.

Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura

Dumfries

Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura Look out for, amongst other things: fossil footprints left by prehistoric animals, the wildlife of the Solway, tools and weapons of our earliest people, stone carvings by Scotland's first Christians and the everyday things of the Victorian farm.

Ryan Leisure Centre

Stranraer

Ryan Leisure Centre As well as the leisure pool there is a 60 metre flume, poolside spa bath, water features and inflatables in specific sessions.

Farmers Den

Dumfries

Farmers Den A countryside themed adventure play facility with great classic features in a bright and colourful, clean and safe environment.

Drumlanrig Castle

Thornhill

Drumlanrig Castle This ancient Douglas stronghold is surrounded by the 120,000 acre Queensberry Estate, Country Park and grand victorian gardens.

Logan Botanic Garden

Stranraer

Logan Botanic Garden Scotlands Most Exotic Garden. Because of the influence of the Gulf Stream, a remarkable collection of bizarre and beautiful plants flourishes outside, making this Garden a plantsmans paradise.

Caerlaverock Castle

Dumfries

Caerlaverock Castle Visitors to this quintessential stronghold can enjoy a siege warfare exhibition, a children's adventure park and a nature trail.

Cardoness Castle

Gatehouse of Fleet

Cardoness Castle A well-preserved six storey tower house of the McCullochs dating back to the 15th century. Its battlements command excellent views over Fleet Bay.

Threave Castle

River Dee

Threave Castle Cross the fields from the car park to the River Dee, and ring for the boatman. . . A small boat will take you to the island to explore the 14th century ruins.

Gretna Greens Famous Blacksmiths Shop

Gretna Green

Gretna Greens Famous Blacksmiths Shop Visit the famous Blacksmith's Shop where couples could elope to be married on the sly, a place steeped in exciting and romantic history. Play areas, some animals and other ways to let off steam are also available.

The Devils Porridge Exhibition

Eastridge

The Devils Porridge Exhibition This amazing exhibition tells the story of the Greatest Munitions Factory on earth, when volunteers came from around the world to make explosives together, and win a war!

Whithorn Cradle of Christianity

WIgtownshire

Whithorn Cradle of Christianity Founded by St. Ninian in the 5th century this is the site of the first Christian church in Scotland, later becoming the cathedral church of Galloway. The ongoing archaeological excavation is partially open to visitors. In the museum itself is a significant collection of early Christian stones.

Lockerbie Ice Rink

Lockerbie

Lockerbie Ice Rink You can skate for family fun and enjoyment at public skating sessions with ice discos or you can learn the skills of figure skating with their qualified coaches.

Mabie Farm Park

Dumfries

Mabie Farm Park Farm Park with animals, rides including Donkey Rides, Paddle Boats. Also we have two indoor play barns

Dalscone Farm

Dumfries

Dalscone Farm A family fun farm with a variety of animals, a huge indoor play area filled with ball pools, slides and other equipment. It also has lots of outdoor play equipment, trampolines, pedal karts, crazy golf and more!

WWT Caerlaverock

Caerlaverock

WWT Caerlaverock 1,400 acres of wetland nature reserve on the Solway Firth. Winter home to thousands of swans ducks and geese. Summertime trails, meadows, Natterjack Toads, Barn Owls etc. 20 hides, 4 towers, heated observatory and visitor centre. Guided walks and special events.

Grey Mares Tail Nature Reserve

Moffat

Grey Mares Tail Nature Reserve Don’t miss the chance to take the short walk up to the viewpoint, or for a real treat climb up the path at the side of the waterfall and behind it to its source, Loch Skeen. Keep an eye out for peregrines, ring ouzels and feral goats! The property extends to White Coomb, the highest hill in Dumfriesshire.

Cream o Galloway

Castle Douglas

Cream o Galloway Our fabulous adventure playground includes the indoor 'Smugglers Warren' with underground tunnels and climbing towers, and the Pirate Ship for Under 6s. Outside, explore an extensive Play Area including Pedal Karts, Flying Fox, 3D Maze and Viewing Tower. Choose from 30 ice cream flavours made here on our organic farm.

Agnew Park

Stranraer

Agnew Park Plenty to do here, from karting, putting and pedal boating to tiny cars and a miniature railway, plus play areas!

Kirroughtree Visitor Centre

Dumfries

Kirroughtree Visitor Centre Calling all explorers! 300 square miles of hills and woodlands, cycle and hiking trails, with scattered sculptures and features for the kids to discover. Also has a great woodland play area.

Castledykes Park

Dumfries

Castledykes Park A great children’s play area within its picturesque grounds and a range of other activities are available whatever your age, including tennis, bowling, putting and trampolining.

The Happy Potter Ceramic Cafe

Thornhill

The Happy Potter Ceramic Cafe Choose your colours and tools, make yourself comfortable at one of the comfy tables and take your time creating your very own unique pieces with the kids.

Dalton Pottery

Lockerbie

Dalton Pottery The kids can watch the professionals working with pottery and then have a go themselves. Children's play park outside.

Castle Douglas Treasure Hunt Trail

Castle Douglas

Castle Douglas Treasure Hunt Trail One of the many Treasure Trails in Dumfries and Galloway. They are a fantastic way to explore towns and villages, solving a mystery whilst enjoying a walk in the fresh air.

The Cocoa Bean Company

Twynholm

The Cocoa Bean Company A unique and interactive experience for children that is truly unforgettable! Under supervision kids from 2+ can forge their own chocolate creations and then enjoy the play areas.

Thanks for all the great things to do and Childrens Entertainment in Dumfries and Galloway with kids you keep sending in.
Now the school half term is upon us are with winter and the christmas holidays fast approaching, we're trying to find as many fun things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor playcentres and softplay for toddlers, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, aquariums, castles, steam railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, karting tracks, snowdomes, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, activity centres, ten pin bowling alleys and all the other best family tourist attractions, that you can visit at the weekend.

Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys with many historical and educational atractions listed

So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't shown above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people visiting on holidays and all the other children in Dumfries and Galloway can enjoy the great day out as well.