If you know of any other great indoor play areas in Strathclyde which aren't listed on DAYoutWITHtheKIDS, please get in contact with us, so we can add them to the website and share the fun places to go with other children - thanks a lot
Family Days Out in Strathclyde
Runamok Softplay
Glasgow
Runamok Softplay Childrens indoor soft play centre in Glasgow - awaiting more details, give them a ring for opening and times
Geronimos Indoor Soft Play Centre
Glasgow
Geronimos Indoor Soft Play Centre Indoor soft play centre in Glasgow, more info coming soon.
Kidz Play Indoor Play Centre
Prestwick
Kidz Play Indoor Play Centre Kid'z Play is a purpose built jungle theme indoor play centre for children. Let your child's imagination run riot on the snake slides, tube slides, activity towers, ball pool and soft play area for toddlers. Equipment that lets your child play in safety while you watch from the comfort of our cafe.
Pirate Pete's Playcentre
Ayr
Pirate Pete's Playcentre With four decks of slopes and slides, climbs and tubes, Pirate Pete's is a treasure trove of attractions to put your pirating skills to the ultimate test. There are ball lagoons; soft bouncers; aerial runways; even a spiral slide, for you to spin your dizzy way from top to bottom of the main mast..Afore you walk the plank at the bottom.
Whale Of A Time Indoor Playcentre
Glasgow
Whale Of A Time Indoor Playcentre Kids indoor playcentre in Glasgow
Sox And Slides Indoor Playcentre
Dumbarton
Sox And Slides Indoor Playcentre A 5 level playframe with 4 super slides, ball canons and a ball juggler - sound like a great indoor play centre in scotland - let me at it!!
Junglee Fun Play Centre
Uddingston
Junglee Fun Play Centre The Uddingston site is the largest of Junglee Fun’s venues catering from 0 – 10 years so fantastic fun for all the family. A perfect place to visit for a day out. 2 exciting play areas one for the wee ones and a larger exciting area for children aged up to 10 years.
Monkey Madness
Clydebank
Monkey Madness There is something for the whole family at Monkey Madness. Kids aged 0-12 can enjoy a wonderful four level frame with miles of multiple play Tube Slide, V-Bridge, Spiders Web Net, Punch Bags, Snakes, Roller Squeeze, Twin Track Aerial Glide, two Large Ball Pools, Free Fall Slides and many more....
Rainforest Adventure
Motherwell
Rainforest Adventure Rainforest Adventure is an exciting new indoor soft play centre for children.
Funworld Leisure Play Centre
Greenock
Funworld Leisure Play Centre Parents can join their children on the giant Pirate ship ‘The Giggling Racara’ and whiz down the 4 lane astro slide or try out their target practice with the air cannons. We also have the UK's first inflatable Superclimb which is a huge 23ft climbing wall with a stomach churning slide at the other end.
Adventure Planet
Cumbernauld
Adventure Planet Massive space themed play arena with age specific levels, masses of rides and features, a child oriented cafe and a firm outlook on the kids' safety.
The Zone
Motherwell
The Zone A unique family entertainment centre offering 3 great activities. With Lasertag, Softplay and Trampolines all under one roof, they offer a great place to come and play or party for a wide age range.
Broadwood Stadium
Cumbernauld
Broadwood Stadium Large, three level soft play area for tots, toddlers and juniors up to 1.4m. With a café area, toilets and party room, this is the perfect place to take the kids, especially if they're up for some sport beforehand!
Garscube Playrooms
Glasgow
Garscube Playrooms The "Place to Play" for any parent or carer with a child under five.
Glasgow Fort Creche
Glasgow
Glasgow Fort Creche A great indoor play area, drop the kids off for some fun whilst you shop or join in with the play!
Happy Days Adventure Play
South Lanarkshire
Happy Days Adventure Play An indoor adventure play with exciting things to offer children of all ages!
Jurassic Jungle
Glasgow
Jurassic Jungle Jurassic Jungle is the amazing new Indoor Adventure Soft Play Centre for children. Between 0 – 12 years old.
Animal Magic Soft Play
East Kilbride
Animal Magic Soft Play A complete unique play experience for children with 6 themed rooms, a great cafe and state of the art facilities.
Bilcos Adventure Play
Hamilton
Bilcos Adventure Play A great indoor play area to keep the kids entertained for hours! Big play frames, climbing walls and much more. Something for all ages.
Cheeky Monkees
Clyde Valley
Cheeky Monkees Cheeky Monkees is a soft play area for children of all ages.
Funky Monkeys Indoor Play
Glasgow
Funky Monkeys Indoor Play A premium children's indoor activity centre, combining fantastic play facilities with an excellent healthy-eating cafe.
Creepy Crawlies
Irvine
Creepy Crawlies Bright and colourful multi level indoor soft play is a clean, safe and thrilling environment provided for physical family fun and children's parties.
Gogglebox
Argyll
Gogglebox Smashing play area with several terrifying slides and three levels of adventure play. Dedicated under 3 section too.
Juniper Jungle
Galston
Juniper Jungle Jungle themed soft play structure with classic fun features to challenge and stimulate under 9s. Comfortable seating area for parents in the cafe.
MandD's Scotland's Theme Park
Motherwell
MandD's Scotland's Theme Park M&D's Scotland's Theme Park is FUN for ALL the family! A great selection of rides and attractions, from the kiddie's corner to the more thrilling rides and attractions for teens and adults! Check on our website for discounts! Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Scotland.
Heads of Ayr Park
Alloway by Ayr
Heads of Ayr Park There's almost 50 different types of animal, each with its own particular charm. Meet them, touch them, feed them! And it's packed with fantastic activities like indoor and outdoor play areas, an aerial runway, thrilling ringo sledging, tunnel land and the combine castle.
Benmore Botanic Garden
Dunoon
Benmore Botanic Garden In the wonderful woodland setting of the Eachaig Valley lies Benmore, a Garden steeped in history and surrounded by dramatic scenery. Benmore boasts a world-famous collection of magnificent conifers, flowering trees and shrubs.
Sea Life Surveys
Isle of Mull
Sea Life Surveys Come with us and experience this unique world of rich seas, whales, dolphins, puffins, seals, birds, gannets, castles, and so much more. All set amidst the wonderful scenery of the Inner Hebrides.
Loch Lomond Aquarium
Balloch
Loch Lomond Aquarium A visit to Loch Lomond Aquarium is not complete without a journey through our magnificent Ocean Tunnel displaying over twenty species of tropical fish from around the world. Here you will find fishy facts on our six black tip sharks, two nurse sharks and our very own footballer zebra shark, Sir Bobby Robson.
Loch Lomond Bird Of Prey Centre
Balloch
Loch Lomond Bird Of Prey Centre A small centre attached to a garden centre close to Loch Lomond. Around 30 birds in total. Regular flying displays should start at the centre sometime in 2006. They also run introductory days, hawk walks & hunting days.
The Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary
Oban
The Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary Come and see lots of marine life including, Seals, Otters, Sharks, Octopus, Seahorses and much more!
You will also get the chance to see the Seals and Otters being fed at various times throughout the day. Get up close and touch crabs and starfish under the supervision of one of our marine experts!
Amazonia
Motherwell
Amazonia Amazonia is Scotland's largest indoor rainforest attraction offering a new fun and educational experience for all ages. It's a unique place to learn and explore, offering children and adults an insight into life in a tropical forest. Visitors are also given the opportunity to take part in daily animal handling sessions.
The Little Turnberry Farm
Ayr
The Little Turnberry Farm Plenty of wildlife to see and pet, and a fantastic range of experience sessions for kids where they follow someone around and do literally everything, to pony rides and owl lessons
Islay Natural History Trust
Argyll
Islay Natural History Trust There are marine and fresh water aquariums and a touch tank to get closely acquainted with some of the local sea creatures. They also have a large laboratory where children of all ages can learn to use microscopes and make pictures out of seaweed.
Glasgow Science Centre
Glasgow
Glasgow Science Centre Fun, excitement and intrigue with free interactive science shows, fun workshops like the 'Egg Drop Challenge' and the 'Perception Deception', the amazing MindWorks' exhibition new for 2011 and three floors of fascinating displays showcasing science and life. Glasgow Science Centre is a world of wonder beside the Clyde.
The Peoples Palace
Glasgow
The Peoples Palace Explore the city’s social history through a wealth of historic artefacts, paintings, prints and photographs, film and interactive computer displays.
Glasgow Transport Museum
Glasgow
Glasgow Transport Museum The dynamic new Riverside Museum displays Glasgow’s rich industrial heritage, which stems from the River Clyde. The Tall Ship is berthed alongside the Museum, creating a fantastic experience in this stunning setting.
McLean Museum and Art Gallery
Inverclyde
McLean Museum and Art Gallery The Museum features an Egyptian mummy cartonnage, a Samurai warrior, an Indian Tiger, a Nile crocodile, a Sloth Bear and other animals, also ship models. Free quiz sheets are available along with an art table with activity materials for children. Gift shop.
The Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Ayr
The Robert Burns Birthplace Museum In memory of the poet; the museum includes plenty of hands-on and interactive exhibits to keep the kids interested, plus a nice play area outside to reward them for paying attention!
The Dick Institute
Kilmarnock
The Dick Institute The museum is nicely family oriented and the ever changing exhibits are frequently focused on children's interests.
An Turas
Tiree
An Turas An award winning arts project. Walking through it gives the complete island experience from the impression of a pier to a black roofed house, with vistas of shore and sea.
Auchindrain Township Open Air Museum
Argyll
Auchindrain Township Open Air Museum Gives visitors a fascinating and authentic insight into how people lived, worked and played in the old Highlands, from the first record of Auchindrain in 1533 to when the last resident moved away in 1967
Bute Museum
Isle of Bute
Bute Museum is an independent institution reflecting all aspects of the island of Bute, its history and wildlife. Children will find lots of things to interest them with some hands on experiences to enjoy.
Campbeltown Heritage Centre
Argyll
Campbeltown Heritage Centre A treasure-trove of interesting information, artefacts and exhibits, which depict cultural, social, economic and industrial influences which have contributed to this unique town, situated on one of Scotland's most beautiful peninsulas. A comfortable tea-room and a warm welcome await you.
Castle House Museum
Argyll
Castle House Museum Well stocked museum on upper floors of one of Dunoon’s most historic locations. Putting and tennis also available in the Castle Gardens with excellent views of the Firth of Clyde.
Kilmartin House Museum
Argyll
Kilmartin House Museum An award winning world-class centre for archaeology and landscape interpretation. You can also try out a range of hands-on activities, including their popular quern stones and stone axe polisher!
Sandaig Island Life Museum
Argyll
Sandaig Island Life Museum A pleasant educational stop while visiting the gorgeous island of Tiree, as a break from the water sports and pony trekking.
Strachur Smiddy
Argyll
Strachur Smiddy For the young visitor, the implements, artefacts and photographs on display provide a valuable aid to learning and give a realistic insight into an important aspect of Scotland's rural history.
The Time Capsule
Coatbridge
The Time Capsule Superb indoor waterpark with twin flumes, wave pool, group water ride, lazy river and coral cove for the little ones. There are also full gym and sport facilities and a tots play zone.
Vale of Leven Swimming Pool
Alexandria
Vale of Leven Swimming Pool Swimming pool with inflatable fun sessions and Wean's World - a play area for the smalls. Click the i for more details and a link to their website.
Waterfront Leisure Complex
Greenock
Waterfront Leisure Complex - everything from an outdoor lagoon to a tropical wave pool and ice discos and curling rink
Magnum Leisure Centre
Irvine
Magnum Leisure Centre Leisure Pool - Ice Rink - Soft Play - Birthday Parties
Dry Sports Activities - Squash, Badminton, Volleyball etc
Dollan Aqua Centre
East Kilbride
Dollan Aqua Centre Re-opens 28th May 2011 following a two year refurbishment - The 50 metre pool can be split into two separate pools and has two flumes and a kiddies splash pool. There is a creche which is open every morning and a softplay area for children aged up to 7 open every afternoon.
Hamilton Water Palace
Hamilton
Hamilton Water Palace Leisure pool including flume/tyre slide/river rapids/outdoor lagoon, 25 metre pool with floating floor, Children's pool - great idea if you are looking for family days out in scotland.
The Play Drome
Clydebank
The Play Drome The Play Drome boasts some of the best swimming facilities in the West of Scotland. The leisure pool has numerous water features including a wave machine, river rapids, water canons, tyre ride, fast flume and a beach area.
The Meadow Leisure Centre
Dumbarton
The Meadow Leisure Centre The Meadow Centre complex offers a wide range of facilities and activities, including a large leisure pool, complete with wave machine and a water slide and a large sports hall.
Lagoon Leisure Centre
Paisley
Lagoon Leisure Centre Leisure pool with wave machine and flumes and small pool for families.
Citadel Leisure Centre
Ayre
Citadel Leisure Centre Enjoy fun sessions in the Flexi-Pool with one, three and five meter boards and a pre-booked trip to the kids' club.
Leisuredrome Leisure Centre
Bishopbrigg
Leisuredrome Leisure Centre Flume slide and wave machine available in the leisure pool, as well as standard swimming and teaching facilities, and indoor play further in.
Vikingar!
Largs
Vikingar! Vikingar! the award winning visitor attraction in Ayrshire takes you on a multi-media journey through time from the earliest Viking raids to their defeat at the Battle of Largs in 1263. Vikingar! also boasts a swimming pool, theatre, KA Studio fitness centre, Winter Garden caf�/bar, gift shop and children's soft play area.
Balamory
Tobermory
Balamory Tobermory, on the Isle of Mull was selected for the Children's T.V programme Balamory, because of its beautiful location, and, more importantly, its multi-coloured houses. The theme of the programme is based around what happens in and around each coloured house.
Inveraray Jail
lnveraray
Inveraray Jail Courtroom: hear the circuit court in session - Old Prison: explore this early 19th century county jail - New Prison: see inside the cells of this model prison - Airing Yards: get a close up look at these iron cages.
Dundonald Castle
Dundonald
Dundonald Castle Dundonald Castle is in its own renaissance period. The castle has been transformed over the past ten years and more into one of the must visit attractions in Ayrshire. Situated on a hill above the village the castle affords some of the best views of Ayrshire
Summerlee Heritage Park
Coatbridge
Summerlee Heritage Park The Summerlee Heritage park is a museum of social and Industrial history. The aim of the Museum is to preserve and interpret the history of the local Iron, Steel, Coal and engineering industries and of the communities that depended on them for a living.
New Lanark World Heritage Site
South Lanarkshire
New Lanark World Heritage Site The fascinating history of the village is brought back to life in an award-winning Visitor Centre, where you can explore all the attractions with a passport ticket. One highlight of your visit will be the fascinating 'Annie McLeod Experience' ride, where the ghost of a mill girl appears and takes you on a journey.
The Culzean Experience
Ayreshire
The Culzean Experience A splendid and atmospheric castle full of history and significance, and surrounded by beautiful country parkland. Houses the 2nd largest armoury display in the world.
Sma Shott Cottages
Paisley
Sma Shott Cottages A unique attraction providing visitors with the opportunity to see two distinct periods in Paisley's weaving history, in the form of restored cottages.
Please note the limited opening times.
The Observatory
Paisley
The Observatory Observatory and planetarium established since 1883, offering fascinating and educational views of the night sky. Access through museum and by tour.
Brodick Castle and Country Park
Ayr
Brodick Castle and Country Park There are dramatic gorges with water-carved shapes in the rocks to discover. and you can experince stunning views across Brodick Bay.
Newark Castle
Ayr
Newark Castle Historic castle dating back to the 15th century, housing a collection of historic prints of the local area. Great for kids to explore with tall winding staircases and atmospheric rooms.
Robertson Museum and Aquarium
Isle of Cumbrae
Robertson Museum and Aquarium The museum exhibits illustrate the history of marine science, features of the marine environment, local marine habitats and examples of current research. The aquarium displays the beauty and diversity of living marine creatures from the area.
Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre
Eaglesham
Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre Entry to the windfarm and visitor centre is free and with an interactive exhibition and over 70km of cycling and rambling trails, there is a lot to explore!
Glasgow Ski and Snowboard Centre
Glasgow
Glasgow Ski and Snowboard Centre learn to ski better, learn to board. Whether an absolute beginner or an aspiring carver, you'll learn more quickly and have more fun in group lessons
SnoZone Xscape
Braehead
SnoZone Xscape Skiing, sledging, parties, Sno!Camps, Giant Ice Slide and more! Activities and classes for every level of ability.
Climbzone Xscape
Glasgow
Climbzone Xscape Scotland's new indoor adventure sports centre - climbing walls, aerial playground, fan drop and robocoaster all within the dedicated Xscape facility. Also do parties. Competent kids over 7 welcome.
Xscape Braehead
Braehead
Xscape Braehead The ultimate entertainment destination offering a unique combination of extreme sports and leisure activities for all ages.
Glasgow Climbing Centre
Glasgow
Glasgow Climbing Centre Climbing is a great way for kids to exercise and have fun whilst learning new skills. It can also help develop their coordination, team building, self discipline as well as being a great way to build confidence. Their Rock Ratz club is for kids aged between 7 and 12 years of age.
Castle Riding Centre
Ardrishaig
Castle Riding Centre There's something for everyone here. Experienced or not, you can enjoy the excitement of riding through breathtaking scenery on our strong reliable horses and ponies.
Galleon Centre
Kilmarnock
Galleon Centre As well as providing facilities for swimming it houses an ice rink, bowling hall, two sports halls, squash courts, a sauna/solarium suite, a superb fitness room and two bars - fun swims available to kids aged 8 and over, under 7's must be accompanied by an adult.
Linwood Skate Park
Linwood
Linwood Skate Park A great classic array of equipment for skateboarding, 'in line' skating and BMX biking, that will appeal to beginners and experienced users alike.
Unit 23 Skatepark
Dumbarton
Unit 23 Skatepark At 56,000 sq-ft they have ramps spread over 3 halls, that are designed to suit everyone and every skill level, including a massive replica of the legendary little devil bowl and a huge foam pit!
AMF Hollywood Bowl Glasgow
Glasgow
AMF Hollywood Bowl Glasgow Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. This AMF has 26 lanes!
Braehead Bowlplex
Braehead
Braehead Bowlplex Bowling is the perfect activity for any occasion whether it's a family get together, birthday party or special treat during the school holidays. We are the ideal all weather venue with much more than just bowling. So, can we interest you in The Great Indoors?
LA Bowl and Megazone
Ayr
LA Bowl and Megazone Modern family friendly ten pin bowling facilities plus a laser tag arena: adventure weaponry role play without the bruises!
AMF Glasgow
Glasgow
AMF Glasgow Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Pro Bowl
Kirkintilloch
Pro Bowl Classic family friendly tenpin bowling with gutter guards and ramps for little ones to give them more of a chance. A great fun activity for a wet afternoon.
Escape
Largs
Escape The complex houses an 8 lane 10 Pin Bowling Alley, arcade games and amusements, a Wimpy food outlet, and Fluid Bar
Summerlee Raceway
Hamilton
Summerlee Raceway has classes to suit everyone from age 5 upwards! drivers under 8 years of age required to be trained and assessed by an ARKS Instructor prior to being allowed access to the race circuit.
Scotkart Clydebank
Glasgow
Scotkart Clydebank Now Juniors and teenagers can experience what it’s like to be behind the wheel of a racing machine! With driving opportunities form 8 years old.
Scotkart Cambuslang
Glasgow
Scotkart Cambuslang Now Juniors and teenagers can experience what it’s like to be behind the wheel of a racing machine! With driving opportunities form 8 years old.
The Quest
Mull
The Quest Children's adventure project created by by the people of Mull. It consists of a series of "Treasure Hunt" styled challenges. Great idea if you are looking for family days out in scotland.
Glasgow West End Treasure Trail
Glasgow
Glasgow West End Treasure Trail A fantastic, fun filled way to explore. Kid’s love solving the trail of clues around Glasgow’s West End and Kelvingrove Park, where answers can be found on buildings, monuments and the like. They don’t even realise they are learning as well as getting some exercise!
Lamont City Farm
Erskine
Lamont City Farm Small petting farm, with under 5's play area and weekly kids club - all sorts of animals at the farm including sheep, goats, horses, ponies, pigs, rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, chipmunks, ducks, hens and geese.
The Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway
Leadhills
The Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway Visits Scotland's highest villages and enjoy a run on the narrow gauge railway which operates from Leadhills to Wanlockhead. Explore the lead mining museum at Wanlockhead and the oldest subscription library at Leadhills. Marvel at the skills of the lead miners who dug their shafts to below sea level and excavated miles of tunnels in their search for the lead ore and the silver it contained.
Glasgow RIB Cruises
Largs
Glasgow RIB Cruises Exhilarating Dolphin, wildlife-watching and sightseeing boat trips on The Clyde.
Scottish Industrial Railway Centre
Ayr
Scottish Industrial Railway Centre Attractions include steam-hauled brakevan rides over 1/3 mile, souvenir shop, museum and live steam G-gauge model railway. Please note the limited opening times.
Waverley Excursions
Glasgow
Waverley Excursions Welcome aboard WAVERLEY: the last seagoing Paddle Steamer in the World and the Classic Cruise ship BALMORAL! Step aboard for day, afternoon and evening cruises from a port near you! Enjoy unrivalled access to Britain's Coasts, Rivers and Islands.
Mugdock Country Park
Glasgow
Mugdock Country Park There is something for everyone at Mugdog Country Park. Get involved in cycling, archery, explore the castle or take part in the history trail, scavenger hunt, orienteering or tree trail.
Causewayhead Park
Stirling
Causewayhead Park Fun for the whole family with woodland trails, an adventure playground, and homemade ice-creams.
Pollok Country Park
Glasgow
Pollok Country Park Pollok Country Park has been voted the Best Park in Britain 2007, and Europe's Best Park 2008. You can see Highland Cattle, Heavy Horses, woodland / riverside walks. Pollok House, formal gardens, a play park for children and a mountain bike circuit.
Calderglen Country Park
Calderglen
Calderglen Country Park A visitor centre, courtyard cafe, children's zoo, play area, nature trails and ornamental garden.There's over over 8 miles of nature trails at Calderglen.
Chatelherault Country Park
Hamilton
Chatelherault Country Park Described as a Jewel in the Landscape, Chatelherault is a beautiful park with wonderful walks and places for kids to explore.
Dean Castle Country Park
Ayrshire
Dean Castle Country Park The Country Park, covering over 200 acres, boasts beautiful woodland walks, adventure playground, pets corner, visitor centre, tearoom, shop and a fantastic 14th century castle housing world class collections including historic weapons, armour and musical instruments.
Drumpellier Country Park
Coatbridge
Drumpellier Country Park A beautiful country park with children's play areas, nature trails, picnic sites, a visitor centre and much more.
James Hamilton Heritage Park
East Kilbride
James Hamilton Heritage Park James Hamilton Heritage Park is a 4 Star Visit Scotland accredited activity centre. The park features a 16acre loch which provides beautiful and tranquil surroundings for our exciting range of water sports, from canoeing to windsurfing. Taster sessions are available so that you can get a feel for various water sports and both junior and adult courses are provided to help you progress.
Palacerigg Country Park
Cumbernauld
Palacerigg Country Park More than 300 hectares of great outdoors with rare breeds and an array of wild life to see and plenty to explore.
Eglinton Country Park
Irvine
Eglinton Country Park There are tranquil country pursuits available here, from walking, horse riding, and fishing on the lochside to the range of children's play areas to span all ages.
Barshaw Park
Paisley
Barshaw Park A 55 acre traditional park located 1 mile east from the centre of Paisley, Renfrewshire. The recreational ground provides facilities suitable for all age groups to enjoy including walks, walled garden, nature corner, play area and many more. Attached to the park is also an 18 hole golf course.
Gleniffer Braes Country Park
Paisley
Gleniffer Braes Country Park Approximately 480 acres in size, three miles long and one mile wide. It is an upland park, mainly of moorland but it also has woodland parts and hill farming areas. The park is located just over 2 miles from the centre of Paisley .
Ardardan Estate
Argyll
Ardardan Estate Although it is a working farm actual animal interaction is kept to a minimum, though they can still be viewed. It's more about the pleasing woodland walks, enjoying the walled garden etc., so probably a stop for smaller, less expectant kids.
Finlaystone Country Estate
Port Glasgow
Finlaystone Country Estate Follow the children's trail around the wood to find the seven play areas. Recent sightings of note around the estate have included roe deer, buzzard, waxwings, woodcock, snipe, grey squirrel, fieldfares, red wings, dipper and bullfinch.
Gourock Park
Gourock
Gourock Park Young children can enjoy the pets’ corner and substantial play area, while mum and dad can enjoy the array of plants and shrubs in the walled garden. There's also an outdoor pool nearby.
Rouken Glen Park
Giffnock
Rouken Glen Park Walking trails through the woods, a great adventure play area, a skate park, five a side football pitches and a summer boating pond.
RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve
Paisley
RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve A great day out for birdwatchers with seasonal delights including whooper swans and great crested grebes as well as the occasional otter. Visitor centre and trails.
Ardkinglas Woodland Gardens
Argyll
Ardkinglas Woodland Gardens An outstanding collection of plants and trees, including the tallest tree in Britain! Apparently very abundant in squirrels, so take nuts and binoculars.
Argyll Forest Park
Argyll
Argyll Forest Park A wealth of opportunities for hiking, fishing, horse riding, and cycling, all within the breathtaking vista of this wild environment.
Crarae Gardens
Argyll
Crarae Gardens Britain's finest example of an exotic Himalayan-style woodland garden. Plus you may be fortunate enough to see deer with fawns; you will certainly see a huge variety of birds. Apparently it's also abundant in squirrels, so take nuts and your binoculars!
Luskentyre Beach
Loch Fyne
Luskentyre Beach With white sand, turquoise water and purple mountain back drop this is a stunning beach teeming with varied bird life. Boat trips available nearby.
Biggar Puppet Theatre
Lanarkshire
Biggar Puppet Theatre This is the internet home of the world famous Scottish puppet theatre company, the International Purves Puppets - hailed as one of the best puppet companies in the world! The puppet shows have been an important part of Scottish theatre for over 35 years and our shows tour all over the world.
Craft Daft
Ayr
Craft Daft - over 30 different crafts on a " Have A Go" basis. If they find a new craft and it's feasible to offer it in the studios, then they do!
Dip 'n Doodle
Largs
Dip 'n Doodle Dip 'n Doodle has absolutely everything you need to create a masterpiece. When you are finished you leave the piece in studio to be glazed and fired, ready for collection a few days later. There is also a range of acrylic paints if you prefer to take your item home with you on the day.
Busy Bees Craft Studio
Glasgow
Busy Bees Craft Studio Busy Bees Craft Studio is ideal for weekend or after school activities.
Cafe Ceramico
East Kilbride
Cafe Ceramico Cafe Ceramico is a family run, family oriented, creative environment for ceramic painting. Alongside the pottery painting we have a free soft play area and a cafe serving tea, coffee, snacks and light lunches. We also provide birthday parties, craft classes and ceramics tuition both in house and to local council and other organisations.
Craft Daft on a Raft
Kirkintilloch
Craft Daft on a Raft Pottery painting and craftwork floating on a boat!
Kelburn Castle Country Centre
Fairlie
Kelburn Castle Country Centre Home to the Earls of Glasgow, Kelburn is a fun day out for the whole family with a working pottery, playbarn falconry, assault course and the amazing Secret Forest!
Lazer Planet Ultimate Laser Tag
Glasgow
Lazer Planet Ultimate Laser Tag Experience futuristic fun playing laser quest tag in Glasgow’s largest multi-level arena.
Bring video games to life as your team explore the dark and hazy arena.
Be ready to zap the other players with your lazer beam, before they zap you!
Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre
Glasgow
Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre A centre that exhibits puppets and masks from all over the World as well as running workshops and putting on shows.
Millport Crazy Golf and Mini Dodgems
Isle of Cumbrae
Millport Crazy Golf and Mini Dodgems A sixteen-hole crazy golf course, they also have children's activity equipment including trampolines and that seaside must-have: swing boats! They also have mini dodgems cars!
Newtons Family Funfair
Isle of Cumbrae
Newtons Family Funfair All-weather family fun in Millport on the Isle of Cumbrae, for the whole family to enjoy! Games and prizes, bowling, basketball, air hockey, driving and shooting simulators, and a mini summer funfair outside.
Thanks for all the great things to do and Indoor Play Areas in Strathclyde 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 Strathclyde can enjoy the great day out as well.
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