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Zoos and Wildlife Parks near to Edinburgh
Edinburgh Zoo (< 1 mile)
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Zoo - is the largest and most exciting wildlife attraction in Scotland offering the opportunity to see over 1000 wonderful animals!
Deep Sea World (7 miles)
North Queensferry
Deep Sea World With so many fascinating creatures to meet, a visit to Deep Sea World offers a great day out for your family. Explore the aquarium’s hidden depths at this triple award-winning National Aquarium of Scotland. For the really adventurous visitor, there are diving opportunities, as well as shark awareness courses. You will find us on the banks of the Firth of Forth, just below the Forth Railway Bridge.
Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World (7 miles)
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World is the world's longest running butterfly house. Discover an abundance of tropical butterflies, insects, snakes, frogs and more. Handling sessions, snake feeding, special exhibitions and workshops.
Five Sisters Zoo Park (12 miles)
West Calder
Five Sisters Zoo Park Five Sisters Zoo boasts a wide variety of mammals, birds and reptiles from all over the world as well as an indoor soft play centre, ensuring a fun and educational day out for all ages.
Tweed Valley Osprey Watch (20 miles)
Peebles
Tweed Valley Osprey Watch Two osprey watch centres showing live images from an osprey nest in the Tweed Valley Forest Park and other wildlife features.
Scottish Seabird Centre (23 miles)
North Berwick
Scottish Seabird Centre The award-winning Scottish Seabird Centre has something for all ages. The Discovery Centre is an adventure to remember, come rain or shine! The world leader in remote wildlife viewing, visitors can get up close and personal with amazing wildlife via interactive cameras that beam incredible live close-ups of seabirds and other marine wildlife from the nearby islands onto giant screens.
Fife Animal Park (25 miles)
Collessie
Fife Animal Park Wide range of animals and kids play areas - great idea for a family day out with the kids in Fife.
The Scottish Deer Centre (27 miles)
Fife
The Scottish Deer Centre A visit to the picturesque Scottish Deer Centre is a truly unique experience where the whole family is guaranteed to find something to enjoy.
There are woodland trails, treetop walkways. inside shelter areas for the family picnic and children's play areas with climbing frames to amuse the youngsters.
World of Wings (27 miles)
Cumbernauld
World of Wings Come and enjoy the largest collection of Birds of Prey in Scotland.
East Links Family Park (27 miles)
Dunbar
East Links Family Park a train safari where you can feed the farm animals, as well as pony rides and small animal handling.
Big and little kids can play outside on the Go-Karts, toboggan run, milk can skittles and giant maze. as well as soft play and trampolining indoors.
Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve (27 miles)
New Lanark
Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve Breath taking views and amazing wildlife. Explore the site and see what creatures you can discover using provided binoculars and focal points.
Philiphaugh Salmon Viewing Centre (31 miles)
Selkirk
Philiphaugh Salmon Viewing Centre Visit the Salmon Centre and watch live footage from the Cauld: you might just spot a wild Salmon battling it's way through the water! There is also a brass rubbing nature trail, fully restored working waterwheel, and wildlife such as otters, red squirrel, roe deer, badgers, bats, owls, heron and foxes.
Amazonia (31 miles)
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.
St Andrews Aquarium (33 miles)
St Andrews
St Andrews Aquarium Step through the doors and you will be transported
into an underwater world of adventure. You will
come face to face with some of the most beautiful,
fascinating and deadly dangerous creatures of the
watery worlds, from Sharks to Seahorses, Lobsters to Lionfish, Poison Dart Frogs to Piranhas . . . and not to forget the loveable Seals. Great idea for family days out in Fife
Blair Drummond Safari & Adventure Park (33 miles)
Stirling
Blair Drummond Safari & Adventure Park We have an Adventure Playground with Pirates Ship. Giant Astraglide, Splashcats, Flying Fox and Kiddies Rides. Also Sea Lion Shows and Pets Farm and don't forget to take the boat to visit our chimps on their island. Fantastic idea for family days out in Scotland. It is a great day out for the family.
Camperdown Wildlife Centre (39 miles)
Dundee
Camperdown Wildlife Centre The wildlife centre is one of Dundee’s most popular attractions and is home to around 50 species of animals, birds and reptiles.
Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre (41 miles)
Comrie
Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre So many exciting animals & birds to see - Set in 100 acres of beautiful Strathearn countryside - Unique bird hatchery - Chick & bunny handling
Play park & indoor barn - Daily animal feedings
Loch Lomond Bird Of Prey Centre (50 miles)
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.
Loch Lomond Aquarium (51 miles)
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.
Sealife Loch Lomond (51 miles)
Glasgow
Sealife Loch Lomond Modern family oriented aquarium whose highlights include otters, sharks, a giant sea turtle and an interactive rock pool.
Glengoulandie Country Park (57 miles)
Perthshire
Glengoulandie Country Park Glengoulandie Country Park has something for everyone..A fabulous herd of red deer, including a white stag, Highland cattle, Soay sheep & Goats
Chickens and peafowl. There is also a Coffee shop, serving homemade food, a small camping site, popular with hillwalkers, who like the peace and tranquillity and a fishing lochan, stocked with Rainbow and Brown trout. Rod hire also available.
Mossburn Animal Centre (59 miles)
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.
Kielder Water Bird of Prey Centre (60 miles)
Falstone
Kielder Water Bird of Prey Centre The Centre contains one of the largest & most fascinating collections of Birds Of Prey in the North of England. Watch a Falcon stoop down from the skies at over 100mph, see the grace and speed of Eagles, Hawks & Kites. Experience the thrill & excitement of handling some of these beautiful & extraordinary birds.
Red Deer Range Trail (72 miles)
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!
The Little Turnberry Farm (75 miles)
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
MandD's Scotland's Theme Park (31 miles)
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.
Pitlochry Childrens Amusement Park (56 miles)
Pitlochry
Pitlochry Childrens Amusement Park Highland Perthshire's Number 1 Kids' Action Zone! Have a fun day out in Pitlochry with all the family: tonnes of kids' rides, crazy golf, a family amusement arcade and more.
Heads of Ayr Park (66 miles)
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.
National War Museum (3 miles)
Edinburgh
National War Museum Discover how war and military service have touched the lives of countless Scots. In the magnificent setting of Edinburgh Castle, explore over 400 years of the Scottish military experience. Uncover stories of courage and determination, victory and defeat, heroics and heartbreak and find out how war has left its mark on Scotland's history, image and reputation abroad.
National Museum of Scotland (3 miles)
Edinburgh
National Museum of Scotland Another great museum. All our collections have tales to tell. See treasures from the edges of history and trace Scotland's story from fascinating fossils to popular culture. For generations we've collected key exhibits from all over Scotland and beyond.
Museum on the Mound (3 miles)
Edinburgh
Museum on the Mound Want to see a million pounds? See Scotland's oldest banknote? Explore the changing face of Edinburgh? Build a model home? Crack open a safe? These are just some of the things you can see and do at the Museum on the Mound.
Museum of Childhood (3 miles)
Edinburgh
Museum of Childhood - is a fun day out for the whole family. Young people can learn about the children of the past and see a fantastic range of toys and games, while adults enjoy a trip down memory lane. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Edinburgh with kids
The People's Story Museum (4 miles)
Edinburgh
The People's Story Museum The People’s Story explores the lives of Edinburgh’s ordinary people at work and play from the late 18th century to today. Visitors can see displays showing a bookbinder’s workshop, a wartime kitchen and much more, all packed with real objects. You can even see a former jail, an original part of this historic building.
The Museum of Edinburgh (4 miles)
Edinburgh
The Museum of Edinburgh A delightful maze of historic rooms crammed full of iconic objects from the Capital’s past. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Edinburgh with kids.
Our Dynamic Earth (4 miles)
Edinburgh
Our Dynamic Earth Thundering tropical storms, icy winds from the North Pole and moving tectonic plates bring the extremes of Planet Earth to life at Edinburgh’s five-star visitor attraction, Our Dynamic Earth
Prestongrange Museum (10 miles)
East Lothian
Prestongrange Museum A museum site of major importance in the story of Scotland's Industrial Revolution, you can still see the remnants of glass works, potteries, coal mine and brick works, as well as the Hoffman Kiln and the unique Cornish Beam Engine. Games, toys and trails keep children occupied inside and out.
The Linlithgow Story Museum (13 miles)
Linlithgow
The Linlithgow Story Museum Come and see what Linlithgow was like way back in the olden times. Take a walk through the beautiful garden and explore the live willow maze.
Boness Motor Museum (13 miles)
Boness
Boness Motor Museum An interesting mix of classic cars and James Bond 007 memorabilia including props from Film and TV. Also on site is a childrens soft play area as well as a bar and diner.
Methil Heritage Centre (20 miles)
Methil
Methil Heritage Centre This child friendly and volunteer run museum often hosts fun, family-oriented exhibitions with lots of activities to take part in for toddlers upwards. Exhibitions regularly change, so plan ahead if you can!
National Museum of Flight (22 miles)
North Berwick
National Museum of Flight Something for the whole family! Have you tried to fly our airship, seen a Spitfire, got on board Concorde or completed our assault course?
The museum also includes hands-on games, cafe and shop. East Lothian’s five star attraction with indoor and outdoor fun. Children under 5 free!
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regime (29 miles)
Stirling
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regime The Regimental Museum which is in the King's Old Building of Stirling Castle. It is one of the most fascinating museums in Scotland,
Scottish Fisheries Museum (30 miles)
Anstruther
Scottish Fisheries Museum is a multi-award winning national museum which tells the story of Scottish fishing from the earliest times to the present. A guided tour takes approximately 90 minutes and themed tours can be arranged to link in with specific projects or interests.
Lochcarron of Scotland Visitor Centre (32 miles)
Selkirk
Lochcarron of Scotland Visitor Centre Weavers of the world's largest range of Pure New Wool Tartans. Working mill, museum and visitor centre.
British Golf Museum (33 miles)
St Andrews
British Golf Museum - over 500 years of golf history using diverse displays & exciting interactives. As you go through, follow the children's trail around the museum & try dressing up in period costume & practicing putting with replica clubs & balls from the last 175 years.
Sensation (38 miles)
Dundee
Sensation Unique visitor attraction with over sixty hands-on exhibits based on the senses. Ideal for families and fun for all ages. - Voted 'Scottish Family Attraction of the Year 2003' by the Good Britain Guide.
The Peoples Palace (38 miles)
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 (40 miles)
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.
Glasgow Science Centre (40 miles)
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.
Textile Towerhouse (41 miles)
Hawick
Textile Towerhouse A beautifully restored building which uses period rooms, figures and audiovisuals to explain the turbulent past of the town and the tower. With a regular programme of changing exhibitions and children's schoolroom.
Coldstream Museum (44 miles)
Coldstream
Coldstream Museum In addition to a varied programme of exhibitions and workshops, the Museum houses permanent displays exploring the history of the parish. Other features include an indoor children's play area, shop and a courtyard with picnic table.
The Eyemouth Maritime Centre (47 miles)
Eyemouth
The Eyemouth Maritime Centre In keeping with the external vision of an 18th century frigate, the theme continues inside to create an atmospheric replica gun deck and living quarters of the period, complete with sound effects!
Angus Folk Museum (47 miles)
Angus
Angus Folk Museum The museum houses charming quirky exhibitions housed in six 18th-century cottages, offering vivid insights into rural life in Angus throughout the ages.
Arbroath Signal Tower (50 miles)
Arbroath
Arbroath Signal Tower Museum and tower building. You can find out about the fascinating history of the Bell Rock Lighthouse and visit the outhouse to see the massive lens of the last manually operated lamp.
The Dick Institute (53 miles)
Kilmarnock
The Dick Institute The museum is nicely family oriented and the ever changing exhibits are frequently focused on children's interests.
McLean Museum and Art Gallery (58 miles)
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.
Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum (60 miles)
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 (62 miles)
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.
The Robert Burns Birthplace Museum (64 miles)
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!
Castle House Museum (64 miles)
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.
Shambellie House Museum of Costume (68 miles)
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.
The Heritage Centre at Bellingham (68 miles)
Bellingham
The Heritage Centre at Bellingham A fabulous local history facility with oodles of interactive bits for younger kids to break up the visit. Regular events held, contact for details.
Bute Museum (71 miles)
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.
Bailiffgate Museum (71 miles)
Alnwick
Bailiffgate Museum The people and places of North Northumberland are brought to life in lively, interactive style, through an exploration of six engaging themes. A mixture of traditional displays and exciting hands-on activities makes the Museum suitable for all ages.
Strachur Smiddy (71 miles)
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.
Wester Hailes Education Centre (2 miles)
Edinburgh
Wester Hailes Education Centre Main and teaching pools, plus diving pool with 1m springboard and 2m platform. There is also a kids' pool with frog shute and giant air flume!
Royal Commonwealth Pool (4 miles)
Edinburgh
Royal Commonwealth Pool Swimming Pool - Diving Pool - Childrens Pool - Clambers childs play area (a multi level adventure area for children)
Leith Waterworld (4 miles)
Edinburgh
Leith Waterworld This is the City's largest leisure pool where you and your family can venture onto the Flumes or Float through the River run, dodge the Water Cannons or play in the Waterfalls, feel the surf in the wave machine and, if that's all too much relax in the Lagoons or Spa pool.
Newbattle Swimming Pool (10 miles)
Midlothian
Newbattle Swimming Pool Newbattle swimming pool offers the community a diverse range of waterbased activities and facilities including a 25m swimming pool, 8m training pool, high and spring diving boards, and sauna.
Fife Institute of Physical Education (17 miles)
Glenrothes
Fife Institute of Physical Education FIPRE comprises of a complex of indoor and outdoor facilities providing sport from fun beginner's classes to international standards. Facilities include swimming pools, sauna, games hall, gym, squash courts, athletics track, grass, astroturf and all weather pitches.
Grangemouth Pool (18 miles)
Grangemouth
Grangemouth Pool Swimming pool with 2 great flumes to travel down on. 25m pool and 12m teaching pool. A great idea if you are looking for family days out in Scotland.
Mariner Leisure Centre (22 miles)
Falkirk
Mariner Leisure Centre Lagoon-shaped leisure pool with beach area and wave machine - 4 x 25m lanes and baby pool - poolside viewing and family friendly communal changing village - frog, dolphin, whale and walrus chutes along with frog-on-a-log water feature - child and adult swimming lessons available.
Dunbar Leisure Pool (29 miles)
Dunbar
Dunbar Leisure Pool The big, yellow flume with its separate splash pool is the main feature of the pool although it also has waves, sprays and a bubble bed.
The Time Capsule (30 miles)
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.
Perth Leisure Pool (32 miles)
Perth
Perth Leisure Pool The centre offers 5 indoor swimming pools, an outdoor lagoon, 2 flumes, monkey jungle fitness gym, health suite and much more - the ideal attraction for your visit to Perth. Based only 5 minutes from Perth City Centre, it boasts fun for all the family.
Hamilton Water Palace (32 miles)
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.
East Sands Leisure Centre (33 miles)
St Andrews
East Sands Leisure Centre Free form Leisure Pool with sloping beach area- toddlers pool - Flume. A great idea for family days out in Fife.
Leisuredrome Leisure Centre (37 miles)
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.
Dollan Aqua Centre (38 miles)
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.
The Play Drome (44 miles)
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.
Lagoon Leisure Centre (45 miles)
Paisley
Lagoon Leisure Centre Leisure pool with wave machine and flumes and small pool for families.
The Meadow Leisure Centre (50 miles)
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.
Swan Centre For Leisure (51 miles)
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Swan Centre For Leisure A 25m swimming pool which include, inflatables, waves and flume
Vale of Leven Swimming Pool (51 miles)
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 (58 miles)
Greenock
Waterfront Leisure Complex - everything from an outdoor lagoon to a tropical wave pool and ice discos and curling rink
Magnum Leisure Centre (60 miles)
Irvine
Magnum Leisure Centre Leisure Pool - Ice Rink - Soft Play - Birthday Parties
Dry Sports Activities - Squash, Badminton, Volleyball etc
Gourock Outdoor Pool (61 miles)
Inverclyde
Gourock Outdoor Pool Heated outdoor pool offering a variety of sessions and lessons including midnight swims and kayaking.
Montrose Swimming Pool (62 miles)
Montrose
Montrose Swimming Pool Standard, teaching and diving pool with 1 and 3m Springboards, 5m Platform.
Citadel Leisure Centre (63 miles)
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.
Haltwhistle Swimming and Leisure Centre (74 miles)
Haltwhistle
Haltwhistle Swimming and Leisure Centre Water flumes, jet scooters, inflatable pirate ships, picnics and the adventure playground - tell them about this one if they say swimming's boring!
Time Twisters (2 miles)
Edinburgh
Time Twisters - is far more than your average "soft play" centre, it offers a completely unique experience for both children and parents; with its state of the art play facilities, unique Ancient Egyptian themed environment, lots of comfortable seating, superb quality tea and coffee and a healthy café that serves a range of tasty, freshly prepared meals and snacks; parents and kids will be sure to enjoy their stay.
Tumbles Softplay (2 miles)
Edinburgh
Tumbles Softplay A great soft play area based inside the Craiglockhart Tennis Centre. Hours of endless fun!
Scrambles (4 miles)
Edinburgh
Scrambles Kids love exploring, crawling and swinging around in EICA's climbing soft play. In fact they love it so much, that by popular demand we have made it even bigger! One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Edinburgh with kids
Clown Around Indoor Play Centre (5 miles)
Edinburgh
Clown Around Indoor Play Centre Our new 0-3 year softplay has its very own trampolines to allow the tots to bounce around freely, is brightly coloured with interactive surprises, a slide and much more! This area is strictly for the smaller ones as there is a separate area for older children together with 6 large trampolines.
Space Bugs (8 miles)
West Lothian
Space Bugs A space themed soft play area, situated in a sports centre with plenty more activities to keep kids entertained!
The Play Planet (8 miles)
Dalgety Bay
The Play Planet The equipment includes ball pools, soft slides, cargo netting, balance beams, wavy walks, aerial glides, log climbs, stepping stones, full length astro slide and much more!!
Overboard Softplay (13 miles)
Polbeth
Overboard Softplay Massive new ocean themed play frame, go-karts, kids' parties!
Little Monster Fun Factory (13 miles)
Boness
Little Monster Fun Factory A fun play area themed on the film Monsters Inc!
Playbugs Play Centre (14 miles)
Linlithgow
Playbugs Play Centre For the older children there are 3 floors of crazy fun to be had – for those making their way to the 3rd floor there are rope bridges to climb over, a mystery tunnel and wobble board, on the 2nd floor there is access to our very own super fast astro slides, tunnel tube slide, mouse holes and much more
Bongos Soft Play Centre (18 miles)
Glenrothes
Bongos Soft Play Centre Indoor play centre for children in Fife
Jungle Gyms Indoor Soft Play Centre (18 miles)
Glenrothes
Jungle Gyms Indoor Soft Play Centre Indoor Soft Play Centre in Fife
Cheeky Monkeys (20 miles)
Falkirk
Cheeky Monkeys Cheeky Monkeys has 3 slides and the usual ball pit set-up, kids love it.
Monster Mania (20 miles)
Falkirk
Monster Mania Soft play in two sections for the under and over fives, and laser tag for six and overs. Other fun features on site include a sensory room.
The Buzz (20 miles)
Falkirk
The Buzz It’s big, it’s mad, and very exciting; it’s the family entertainment centre that Scotland has been waiting for so come on: you will not be disappointed! Soft play, laser games, sensory and messy rooms, parties and more!
Cadwinkle Indoor Soft Play Centre (20 miles)
Falkirk
Cadwinkle Indoor Soft Play Centre has 2 separate areas, one for toddlers (under 5's) and one for juniors (over 5's). There are 4 slides including a 4m Drop Slide (over 5's only, legs and arms must be covered) and a 3 lane astra slide.
Action Zone Indoor Play Centre (21 miles)
Leven
Action Zone Indoor Play Centre -an interactive indoor adventure play centre. Open all year round with Ball Cannons, Ball Juggler, Slides. We are where all the fun is.
The PlayBarn (22 miles)
Moray
The PlayBarn A premium children's soft indoor play centre, combining fantastic play facilities with a cafe on site, offering a wide range of healthy eating options.
Funky Forest at the Outside Inn (23 miles)
Falkirk
Funky Forest at the Outside Inn The younger visitors enjoy the Funky Forest play facility and this allows their carers the chance to enjoy some moments of their own. Not suitable for younger children, as it is not a soft play but 3 years and over.
Kidz World (24 miles)
Clacks
Kidz World An indoor play area where you can explore 5 zones: ice, jungle, sea, beach and city. How about the 4 Lane Astra Slide or the Sensory Room? Interactive lights and music, even Coupe Cars.
Bear Heart Castle Soft Play Centre (28 miles)
Stirling
Bear Heart Castle Soft Play Centre A soft play centre for children at Bearheart Castle and is the first fully interactive facility in the country, adding an exciting new dimension to what is already enormous safe fun. Has the usual slides ballpits and cafe plus a castle
Bonkers Playbarn and Cafe (28 miles)
Cupar
Bonkers Playbarn and Cafe Come and visit our Indoor Playbarn and Cafe - our soft play zone caters for children up to 11 years old! Let the kids run around and burn off some energy in our playframe, while you relax on the comfy couches and chairs, even browse the internet with our free Wifi.
Cheeky Monkees (29 miles)
Clyde Valley
Cheeky Monkees Cheeky Monkees is a soft play area for children of all ages.
Rainforest Adventure (30 miles)
Motherwell
Rainforest Adventure Rainforest Adventure is an exciting new indoor soft play centre for children.
Broadwood Stadium (30 miles)
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!
Funky Monkeys Indoor Play (30 miles)
Glasgow
Funky Monkeys Indoor Play A premium children's indoor activity centre, combining fantastic play facilities with an excellent healthy-eating cafe.
The Zone (30 miles)
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.
Adventure Planet (30 miles)
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.
Junglee Fun Play Centre (33 miles)
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.
Noahs Ark (33 miles)
Perth
Noahs Ark The massive soft play area is ideal for infants and kids up to 12 years old. The infants under 1 year old go free.
Bilcos Adventure Play (33 miles)
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.
Glasgow Fort Creche (34 miles)
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!
Runamok Softplay (36 miles)
Glasgow
Runamok Softplay Childrens indoor soft play centre in Glasgow - awaiting more details, give them a ring for opening and times
Happy Days Adventure Play (37 miles)
South Lanarkshire
Happy Days Adventure Play An indoor adventure play with exciting things to offer children of all ages!
Geronimos Indoor Soft Play Centre (37 miles)
Glasgow
Geronimos Indoor Soft Play Centre Indoor soft play centre in Glasgow, more info coming soon.
Hurly Burly (38 miles)
Duns
Hurly Burly Under-5s have their own area with a climbing ramp and slide, and an area with soft play equipment for the younger ones. Children between 5 and 12 can use the large four-storey frame which incorporates slides, cargo nets, rollers, swings, mouse holes, a climbing zone and a target area.
Jurassic Jungle (38 miles)
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 (39 miles)
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.
Garscube Playrooms (39 miles)
Glasgow
Garscube Playrooms The "Place to Play" for any parent or carer with a child under five.
Pirates Island (39 miles)
Dundee
Pirates Island Whatever the weather, this piratey paradise is a perfect entertainment place for kids between 1-12 to climb, hide, run and just have lots of fun and for school or club outings.
Whale Of A Time Indoor Playcentre (40 miles)
Glasgow
Whale Of A Time Indoor Playcentre Kids indoor playcentre in Glasgow
Monkey Madness (44 miles)
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....
The Big Adventure (48 miles)
Paisley
The Big Adventure Europe's biggest and best indoor adventure play center.
Sox And Slides Indoor Playcentre (49 miles)
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!!
Juniper Jungle (49 miles)
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.
Gogglebox (57 miles)
Argyll
Gogglebox Smashing play area with several terrifying slides and three levels of adventure play. Dedicated under 3 section too.
Creepy Crawlies (59 miles)
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.
Funworld Leisure Play Centre (59 miles)
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.
Kidz Play Indoor Play Centre (61 miles)
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.
Farmers Den (62 miles)
Dumfries
Farmers Den A countryside themed adventure play facility with great classic features in a bright and colourful, clean and safe environment.
Pirate Pete's Playcentre (63 miles)
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.
Dizzy Rascals Indoor Playcentre (69 miles)
Laurencekirk
Dizzy Rascals Indoor Playcentre Soft play, with slides, ball pools and a massive soft ball 5-a-side football zone. New for 2006-ball cannons, trampoline and an extended play frame
Magic Castle Adventure Playground (74 miles)
Carlisle
Magic Castle Adventure Playground Under-fives have climbing frame, ball pond, rockers, sit-and-ride toys; five to 10-year-olds have large ball pool, two slides, a tunnel slide, climbing tunnels, rope bridge and bouncy castle
Aztec Soft Play (74 miles)
Carlisle
Aztec Soft Play Their 3D play frames have been expertly designed to meet the different needs of children from 0 to 12 years and offer a safe, healthy environment to play, develop and explore.
Fun at Splatz (75 miles)
Haltwhistle
Fun at Splatz There’s a climbing wall, aerial gliders, a wavy slide and much more. The play structures are designed to provide children with challenges necessary to help them learn and develop - there is also an exciting drop slide, for those brave enough.
Bizzy Bees Indoor Playcentre (75 miles)
Carlisle
Bizzy Bees Indoor Playcentre Over 3's have a three-storey play frame with ball pool, spider’s web, climbing bridge, slide, wavy slide and dizzy disc. The smaller players have rockers, soft play shapes and characters, blocks, a slide and ball pool.
Edinburgh Castle (3 miles)
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle No visit to Edinburgh is complete without a visit to the Castle. You will be overwhelmed by the spectacular views and history of this "Castle of Castles". One of the many family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Edinburgh with kids
Black Hart Edinburgh Tours (3 miles)
Edinburgh
Black Hart Edinburgh Tours Special tours for kids - Secret City and Secret Scotland Walk plus tours for older kids - Underground City of the Dead - Twisted Tales of St.Andrews - Haunted Graveyard Tour
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions (3 miles)
Edinburgh
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions The Camera Obscura show is a fascinating and highly amusing way to see the city and learn about its history. This unique experience has delighted and intrigued people for over 150 years. It is a 'must' on any visit to Edinburgh.
The Cadies and Witchery Tours (3 miles)
Edinburgh
The Cadies and Witchery Tours The award-winning Cadies & Witchery Tours invite you to join our fearless phantoms for a suspenseful and mirth-filled tour of Edinburgh's Old Town. Step back a few hundred years as Adam Lyal (deceased) and his spooky chums bring the Capital's grisly past vividly to life.
Edinburgh Dungeons (3 miles)
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Dungeons Deep beneath the pavement at locations across Europe, chilling tales and petrifying aspects of our history are reenacted, providing eerie, spine-chilling fun for anyone who dares enter the world of the Dungeons!
Sandemans Edinburgh Free Tour (3 miles)
Edinburgh
Sandemans Edinburgh Free Tour If you're visiting on a budget and have a few hours to spare a free fun tour is just what the banker ordered! Perhaps for the less boisterous child, or one who's already been run ragged! One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Edinburgh with kids.
Palace of Holyroodhouse (4 miles)
Edinburgh
Palace of Holyroodhouse The Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence in Scotland of Her Majesty The Queen, stands against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur's Seat. This fine baroque palace is closely associated with Scotland's rich history especially the reign of Mary Queen of Scots.
Abbot House (12 miles)
Dunfermline
Abbot House Be transported through 1000 years of history: hunting forest, royal residence, abbey, royal sepulchre, burgh, Dunfermline has seen it all. Nice guided tours,
Birkhill Fireclay Mine (14 miles)
Birkhill
Birkhill Fireclay Mine The experienced guides show you the underground workings, the 300 million year old fossils and describe the life of the fireclay miners. Tours last approximately an hour and are co-ordinated with the railway timetable.
Lochleven Castle (19 miles)
Kinross
Lochleven Castle Significantly historic castle approached by boat ride.
Callendar House (20 miles)
Falkirk
Callendar House Situated amidst magnificent park and woodland, Callendar House tells stories spanning 600 years of Scottish history. Through wars, rebellions and the industrial revolution, the house has played host to many great historical figures over the centuries, including Mary, Queen of Scots, Cromwell and Bonnie Prince Charlie. Callendar House is nice to walk round with boating pond, kids play area and woodland walks.
Falkirk Wheel (22 miles)
Falkirk
Falkirk Wheel As the world’s first and only rotating boat lift, The Falkirk Wheel is quite simply unique.. There are many events that take place throughout the year at The Falkirk Wheel with also a good playground on the site for the kids to let off steam on.
Castle Campbell (23 miles)
Dollar
Castle Campbell A beautiful castle in a dramatic setting. A great place to explore for visitors of all ages!
New Lanark World Heritage Site (27 miles)
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.
Bannockburn (28 miles)
Stirling
Bannockburn Exhibition "The Kingdom of the Scots" includes an audio visual of the Battle of Bannockburn and audio tour of property.
Stirling Old Town Jail (29 miles)
Stirling
Stirling Old Town Jail - an authentic Victorian prison in the heart of the city. Take a fascinating live tour - to meet the characters of the jail - including the hangman! Look out from the Rooftop Viewpoint, and visit the exhibition area for a glimpse of prison life today.
Stirling Castle (29 miles)
Stirling
Stirling Castle All kids love castles and this is without doubt one of the grandest of all Scottish castles, both in its situation on a commanding rock outcrop and in its architecture.
Summerlee Heritage Park (30 miles)
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.
Bowhill House and County Estate (31 miles)
Selkirk
Bowhill House and County Estate Bowhill sits at the heart of this beautiful estate in the Scottish Borders where the countryside has been managed by the Buccleuch family for successive generations.
Scotland's Secret Nuclear Bunker (32 miles)
Troywood
Scotland's Secret Nuclear Bunker Scotland’s best kept secret for over 40 years, Until Now. Hidden beneath a Scottish Farmhouse, a tunnel leads to Scotland’s Secret Bunker. 24,000 square feet of secret accommodation on two levels, 100 feet underground.
Trimontium Heritage Centre (32 miles)
Melrose
Trimontium Heritage Centre Ride the Newstead charger; explore the Blacksmith's workshop, Roman kitchen and pottery; plus a series of illustrated panels and modern artefact display cases. Guided walks available around the grounds.
Scone Palace (34 miles)
Perth
Scone Palace A palace to explore for visitors of all ages. Play areas, a maze and much more!
Doune Castle (34 miles)
Doune
Doune Castle The castle featured in the cult comedy movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Crieff Visitor Centre (37 miles)
Crieff
Crieff Visitor Centre ollow in the footsteps of Scotland's 18th century Cattle Drovers and experience the life and times of the people who made Crieff the crossroads of Scotland at the turn of the 18th Century.
Discovery Point (38 miles)
Dundee
Discovery Point All weather award-winning 5-star attraction - Hands on interactives - Computer-based multimedia and displays - Audio visual show - Gift Shop - Cafe - Guided Tours available - Open all year, all weather attraction
Verdant Works (38 miles)
Dundee
Verdant Works A great day out for all the family. Hands on interactive displays and Computer-based multimedia, an Audio visual show and there are Guided Tours available.
HM Frigate Unicorn (38 miles)
Dundee
HM Frigate Unicorn Step on board this historic Warship and travel back in time to the days when Britannia ruled the waves. Now one of the six oldest ships left in the world.
Floors Castle (39 miles)
Kelso
Floors Castle Castle stands in thousands of acres of beautiful grounds overlooking the River Tweed. There is also a great adventure playground, making it a great idea for people looking for family days out in Scotland.
Mary Queen Of Scots Visitor Centre (42 miles)
Jedburgh
Mary Queen Of Scots Visitor Centre Highly educational and quite fascinating besides! The period feel inside the house has been preserved, while thoughtful design lets the story of Mary's life unfold in a lively way.
Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum (43 miles)
Jedburgh
Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum Get a taste of life behind bars in this 1820s jail: a model prison in its day but now pretty spooky! Children's guides available.
Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre (44 miles)
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!
Barry Water Mil (44 miles)
Angus
Barry Water Mil Enjoy the splash of the waterwheel and the smell of grinding corn in this picturesque 19th-century working mill.
Sma Shott Cottages (45 miles)
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 (46 miles)
Paisley
The Observatory Observatory and planetarium established since 1883, offering fascinating and educational views of the night sky. Access through museum and by tour.
Drumlanrig Castle (51 miles)
Thornhill
Drumlanrig Castle This ancient Douglas stronghold is surrounded by the 120,000 acre Queensberry Estate, Country Park and grand victorian gardens.
J M Barrie's Birthplace (52 miles)
Angus
J M Barrie's Birthplace Enchanting cottage where Sir J. M. Barrie was born and raised with his nine siblings - Peter Pan garden with a living-willow crocodile and Pirates Workshop to be explored - Fly like Peter Pan as part of the 'Peter Pan Experience
The Scottish Crannog Centre (52 miles)
Aberfeldy
The Scottish Crannog Centre Discover how and why these ancient people built their homes in the water, and experience first-hand how they lived at the Scottish Crannog Centre.
Scottish Hydro Electric Visitor Centre (55 miles)
Pitlochry
Scottish Hydro Electric Visitor Centre Pitlochry Dam is home to the famous Salmon Ladder where the fish may be seen in the viewing chamber during their ascent past Pitlochry Dam. In the Visitor Centre, find out why and how the fish make their epic journey from their birthplace in Highland rivers, out to sea and back upstream to spawn. Children and adults alike will enjoy The Salmon Story which tells the age old tale of this, the king of fish, through computer and video technology.
Dundonald Castle (57 miles)
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
Pictavia Visitor Centre (59 miles)
Angus
Pictavia Visitor Centre Tells the story of Scotland's Pictish tribes, a mysterious warrior people who roamed the area nearly two thousand years ago. Discover their stories, battles, music and art: discover their lives.
Lindisfarne Castle (61 miles)
Alnwick
Lindisfarne Castle Perched on top of a rocky island crag, accessible only by causeway, this charming castle with Getrude Jekyll walled-garden and fantastic views of Farne Island and Bamburgh Castle is great for exploring.
Blair Castle (62 miles)
Perthshire
Blair Castle - is one of the most accessible Scottish castles, with a variety of tours available for individuals, families and groups, including special themed castle tours which show off specific elements of the castle and its history. Family friendly and with plenty to see and do.
Vikingar! (63 miles)
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.
Newark Castle (65 miles)
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.
Bamburgh Castle (65 miles)
Bamburgh
Bamburgh Castle One of the most imposing castles in England, Bamburgh castle sits on a basalt crag dominating this part of the beautiful Northumberland coast - perfect for exploring with the kids.
Robertson Museum and Aquarium (65 miles)
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.
Gretna Greens Famous Blacksmiths Shop (65 miles)
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 (66 miles)
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!
Caerlaverock Castle (68 miles)
Dumfries
Caerlaverock Castle Visitors to this quintessential stronghold can enjoy a siege warfare exhibition, a children's adventure park and a nature trail.
Alnwick Castle (71 miles)
Alnwick
Alnwick Castle Alnwick Castle is a glorious medieval castle, used as a film location for Harry Potter and Blackadder. Children can take part in activities including Knight's Quest and Dragon's Quest.
The Culzean Experience (72 miles)
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.
Inveraray Jail (72 miles)
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.
Carlisle Castle (73 miles)
Carlisle
Carlisle Castle Carlisle Castle is still a sight to behold. William Rufus founded it in 1092. It's had a few famous guests in it's time, including Mary Queen of Scots who was imprisoned here.
Vindolanda (75 miles)
Hexham
Vindolanda A Roman encampment site with adjacent museum combine to make a memorable day enjoying learning.
Threave Castle (75 miles)
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.
Polmonthill Ski Centre (16 miles)
Falkirk
Polmonthill Ski Centre We provide skiing and snowboarding lessons with fully qualified instructors.Lessons are suitable from early ages onwards. Tubing parties are available as an alternative. We have tables and chairs inside and out for picnics and vending machines for snack foods and drinks.
Please contact us for further information.
Firpark Ski Centre (23 miles)
Tillicoultry
Firpark Ski Centre -120m dry ski slope where there is skiing, snowboarding and blading for people of all levels of experience, with expert tuition given by experienced instructors. There are tubing lets, which allow up to 15 people to descend the slope in tubes (similar to a large inner tube) just for fun. Great fun and a great family day out.
Glasgow Ski and Snowboard Centre (41 miles)
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 (43 miles)
Braehead
SnoZone Xscape Skiing, sledging, parties, Sno!Camps, Giant Ice Slide and more! Activities and classes for every level of ability.
Murrayfield Ice Rink (2 miles)
Edinburgh
Murrayfield Ice Rink A great ice skating rink, fun for all ages!
Stirling Ice Rink (29 miles)
Stirling
Stirling Ice Rink Sport and leisure ice rink for all ice sports includes curling, public skating, ice hockey, speed skating and figure skating. A great idea if you are looking for family days out in Scotland.
Dundee Ice Arena (39 miles)
Dundee
Dundee Ice Arena A state of the art multipurpose ice arena offering an excellent skating venue for all ice users. - All types of ice activities are encouraged at the Arena. Why not look inside the most modern ice facility in the country and find out more about the coolest place in town.
Forfar Ice Rink (52 miles)
Angus
Forfar Ice Rink With experienced skaters stewarding the sessions anyone who visits the rink can enjoy their skating in a relaxed yet safe environment. Special toddler and learners sessions. Also has great bowling and curling facilities.
Lockerbie Ice Rink (56 miles)
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.
Alien Rock (4 miles)
Edinburgh
Alien Rock Indoor climbing! Discover the thrill and excitement of climbing walls 10 meters high! Try walls from easy slabs to steep overhangs. Kids clubs at weekends, taster sessions, parties and groups. Parent and child courses. Suitable for 8's and over. Please book in advance for all instruction.
Edinburgh International Climbing Arena (5 miles)
Edinburgh
Edinburgh International Climbing Arena Their Rock Tots playroom is for under fives, and the indoor play is for under nines, but actual climbing wall opportunities start a lot later. If you want them to watch you, however, great for any age and it's nice to have the play areas too.
Glasgow Climbing Centre (41 miles)
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.
Xscape Braehead (43 miles)
Braehead
Xscape Braehead The ultimate entertainment destination offering a unique combination of extreme sports and leisure activities for all ages.
Climbzone Xscape (43 miles)
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.
The Sands Centre (73 miles)
Carlisle
The Sands Centre No posted lower age limit but competency is required. Up to 7m lead/toprope wals in curved resin with bolt-ons. Bendcrete moulded concrete bouldering section. 60 sq m of wall surface.
Livingston Skate Park (10 miles)
Livingstone
Livingston Skate Park Concrete skate and bmx facility boasting plenty of features suitable for every level of progression. Popular with professional skateboarders.
Adventure Golf Island (11 miles)
Dunfermline
Adventure Golf Island Scotland's first 'Florida style' 36 hole outdoor Adventure Golf complex at Fife Leisure Park! Putt your way admidst waterfalls, fountains, Pirate forts, Palm trees,Tiki Huts and a fully rigged Pirate Ship! Experience the challenge of "night play" on the floodlit courses. This unique experience is the ideal fun activity for everyone, from toddlers to Grandparents.
Go Ape! Beecraigs (13 miles)
Linlithgow
Go Ape! Beecraigs Go Ape is the UK's No.1 Forest Adventure. Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set high above the forest floor.
Cluny Clays (15 miles)
Kirkcaldy
Cluny Clays Play Naturally outdoor area and activities such as clay pigeon shooting, golf & archery! Restaurant, free parking and excellent disabled facilities.
Dewars Centre (32 miles)
Perth
Dewars Centre From September to April curling is available in an eight lane rink - also has indoor bowling arena, exhibitions and shows.
Olympia Leisure Centre (38 miles)
Dundee
Olympia Leisure Centre - a leisure pool complete with waves, flumes, whirlpools, and a standard pool mainly used by swimming clubs for training.
The Factory Skatepark (40 miles)
Dundee
The Factory Skatepark The UK's first custom built indoor extreme sports arena for Boarding, Blading and BMXing. With special beginners' sessions available.
Rednock Trekking (41 miles)
Stirling
Rednock Trekking Family and beginner friendly Pony Trekking with new additional outdoor activities: a wonderfully memorable way to show the kids the beautiful scenery.
Go Ape! Aberfoyle (47 miles)
Aberfoyle
Go Ape! Aberfoyle Go Ape is the UK's No.1 Forest Adventure. Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set high above the forest floor.
Unit 23 Skatepark (50 miles)
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!
Galleon Centre (53 miles)
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.
World Of Bowling (1 miles)
Edinburgh
World Of Bowling Kids love bowling, and gutter guards and ramps help even the odds! WOB offers 12 AMF professional ten pin bowling lanes, sports bar and cafe. Children's parties catered for.
Tenpin Edinburgh (2 miles)
Edinburgh
Tenpin Edinburgh Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. This Tenpin has over 20 lanes!
Dunfermline Bowlplex (11 miles)
Dunfermline
Dunfermline 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?
AMF Stirling (29 miles)
Stirling
AMF Stirling Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. This AMF has 28 lanes!
Pro Bowl (34 miles)
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.
Dundee MegaBowl (38 miles)
Angus
Dundee MegaBowl 36 lanes of high speed modern ten pin bowling in luxurious surroundings. Family friendly, beginner equipment available. Laser tag also on site.
AMF Hollywood Bowl Glasgow (39 miles)
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!
AMF Glasgow (39 miles)
Glasgow
AMF Glasgow Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Braehead Bowlplex (43 miles)
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 (63 miles)
Ayr
LA Bowl and Megazone Modern family friendly ten pin bowling facilities plus a laser tag arena: adventure weaponry role play without the bruises!
Escape (63 miles)
Largs
Escape The complex houses an 8 lane 10 Pin Bowling Alley, arcade games and amusements, a Wimpy food outlet, and Fluid Bar
AMF Carlisle (74 miles)
Carlisle
AMF Carlisle Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Racing Karts (12 miles)
Livingston
Racing Karts Minimum drive age is ten. The only way you can try motor racing without spending a fortune and relying on the British weather!
Knockhill Racing Circuit (16 miles)
Dunfermline
Knockhill Racing Circuit Exciting karting track session for Kids! Cadet karts for 8-11yr olds and Pro Karts for 12yrs +. 10, 20 and 30 minute sessions are available. No minimum numbers required.
Summerlee Raceway (31 miles)
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 Cambuslang (35 miles)
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.
Scotkart Clydebank (44 miles)
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.
Edinburgh Treasure Trail (3 miles)
Edinburgh Royal Mile
Edinburgh Treasure Trail Spend an hour or so in the Lothians with family and friends. A selection of Trails take you on a hunt for clues through towns such as Linlithgow and North Berwick as well as a number of Trails in the capital, Edinburgh.
Linlithgow Spy Treasure Trail (13 miles)
Linlithgow
Linlithgow Spy Treasure Trail Looking for a fun and interesting way to explore Linlithgow? Don't just wander around aimlessly, do a Treasure Trail! These fun treasure hunts will teach you fascinating facts about the area and show you some beautiful scenery. Enjoy a fun family walk in the fresh air and solve an intriguing mystery at the same time.
St Andrews Treasure Trail (33 miles)
East Sands
St Andrews Treasure Trail Spend an hour or so in the East Neuk of Fife trying to find clues and solve puzzles. A selection of Trails take you on a hunt for clues through towns such as St Andrews, Pittenweem, Crail, Dunfermline and many more.
Dundee Treasure Trail (38 miles)
Dundee
Dundee Treasure Trail Spend an hour or so in Dundee City Centre trying to find clues and solve puzzles. The Trail takes you through the town centre into an historic graveyard and past some of Dundee’s famous sites.
Perth Treasure Trail (38 miles)
Perth
Perth Treasure Trail A selection of Trails take you on a hunt for clues through towns such as Linlithgow, Pitlochry and many more.
Glasgow West End Treasure Trail (40 miles)
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!
Alnwick Mystery Treasure Trail (71 miles)
Alnwick
Alnwick Mystery Treasure Trail Looking for a fun and interesting way to explore Alnwick? Don’t just wander around aimlessly, do a Treasure Trail! These fun treasure hunts will keep you all absorbed as you seek the answers to clues and eventually solve a mystery. They are suitable for all ages and abilities.
Gorgie City Farm (2 miles)
Edinburgh
Gorgie City Farm Gorgie City Farm, with it's animals and gardens, has always been considered as a place to visit, relax and see what is new, and of course with no admission charge, people can call in for short visits, to have lunch, or just to take some fresh air even on the most dismal winter's day. Kids can also enjoy cuddle corners with rabbits and small animals, pony rides and work alongside a farmer.
Craigie's Farm (6 miles)
Edinburgh
Craigie's Farm A great farm to visit, enjoy the treats of the farm shop, see the animals or discover just what goes on down the farm.
Mohair Centre (8 miles)
Chiddingly
Mohair Centre Working farm with varied and detailed classes and holiday clubs where the children look after the animals, from mucking out to bottle feeding and more. Also do parties, and are an Ofsted registered daycare facility.
Briarlands Farm (34 miles)
Stirling
Briarlands Farm After you have conquered the Maize Maze there is entertainment for all ages. Jumping Pillow, Straw Mountain, Tyre Maze, Hay Bale Maze, Sand Pit, Football Skills Game, Puzzles and Mazes. Open June - October
Lamont City Farm (47 miles)
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.
Chain Bridge Honey Farm (47 miles)
Berwick Upon Tweed
Chain Bridge Honey Farm Family friendly working bee farm, with a great visitor centre from which you can learn and observe the foundations of the work. A most popular display is the observation hive where a living colony of bees can be viewed behind glass.
Conundrum Farm (49 miles)
Berwick upon Tweed
Conundrum Farm With a farm trail, indoor and outdoor play areas for children. Plenty of farm animals including The Pet Barn also Pedal Tractors. Open Easter - October
Dalscone Farm (60 miles)
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!
Mabie Farm Park (65 miles)
Dumfries
Mabie Farm Park Farm Park with animals, rides including Donkey Rides, Paddle Boats. Also we have two indoor play barns
Walby Farm Park (71 miles)
Carlisle
Walby Farm Park is the all weather attraction near Hadrian's Wall! Voted Cumbria's Best Visitor Attraction 2008 (by CN Group readers). Just 4 miles from Carlisle, you'll find Cumbria's largest indoor play area, exciting outdoor play areas, lots of animal friends and a nature trail too all on the family farm; you really will be spoilt for choice!
The Royal Yacht Britannia (5 miles)
Edinburgh
The Royal Yacht Britannia Visit The Royal Yacht Britannia in Leith and see five decks of this famous ship with your complimentary audio guide.
Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway (14 miles)
Bo'ness
Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway Steam and heritage diesel locomotives haul passenger trains from Bo'ness on the Firth of Forth to Manuel in the West Lothian countryside. Explore the history of Scotland's railways in the Scottish Railway Exhibition at Bo'ness Station.
Waverley Excursions (39 miles)
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.
The Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway (41 miles)
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.
Kerr's Miniature Railway (50 miles)
Arbroath
Kerr's Miniature Railway is located on the seafront of Arbroath. It is a miniature railway where children can enjoy a 5 minute long journey. There is also a miniature bus and fire engine which operate along the promenade. Children can also enjoy picnics on the grass whilst watching the trains go by.
Heatherslaw Light Railway (50 miles)
Cornhill-on-Tweed
Heatherslaw Light Railway A 15” gauge railway which runs from Heatherslaw Mill to Etal Village - a return journey of 50 minutes
Scottish Industrial Railway Centre (62 miles)
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.
Glasgow RIB Cruises (63 miles)
Largs
Glasgow RIB Cruises Exhilarating Dolphin, wildlife-watching and sightseeing boat trips on The Clyde.
Golden Gate Boat Trips (68 miles)
Seahouses
Golden Gate Boat Trips For boat trips you'll always remember. Explore Grace Darling's Lighthouse on Longstone Island, the Inner Farne Bird Sanctuary and Staple Island Bird Sanctuary and see grey seals, puffins and shags.
Solway Aviation Museum (71 miles)
Calisle
Solway Aviation Museum A fascinating collection of aviation items from WW2 through to the 1960. Real aircraft you can climb aboard and explore. Learn what about the daily lives of children during WW2, and use our interactive computers to see and hear the story of Britain's Space programme.
Almondell and Calderwood Country Park (8 miles)
Broxburn
Almondell and Calderwood Country Park Woodland and riverside walks, picnic areas and seating and barbecue facilities (pre booking required to BBQ). The Park's Visitor Centre also has an aquarium, audio/visual and classroom facilities.
Dalkeith Country Estate (9 miles)
Edinburgh
Dalkeith Country Estate From quiet woodland walks to the rough and tumble of the adventure playground; from a riverside picnic to the Stable Yard Tearoom; there is definitely something for everyone at Dalkeith Country Estate.
Almond Valley Heritage Trust (11 miles)
West Lothian
Almond Valley Heritage Trust All the family will enjoy a wonderful day out at Almond Valley Heritage Centre, situated at the heart of Scotland. Nestled in a pleasant riverside site with woods and green spaces that extend for almost a mile, there's so to do and see.
Vogrie Country Park (12 miles)
Gorebridge
Vogrie Country Park Vogrie Country Park is 105 hectares of parkland and woodland. There is an adventure playground, bbq sites, woodland walks, a nine hole golf course and cafeteria.
Beecraigs Country Park (13 miles)
West Lothian
Beecraigs Country Park Colour coded trails lead you through the park that take you to the adventure playground and deer farm. The play park has activities to suit all ages. You can cycle along forest paths or ride on horses.
Zetland Park (18 miles)
Grangemouth
Zetland Park Great place to take the fkis for a family day out - things to do include crazy golf, putting, tennis courts, bouncy castle, children's bicycle area, bowling green, boating pond and mini traffic area.
Polkemmet Country Park (18 miles)
Whitburn
Polkemmet Country Park Polkemmet Country Park is a popular 68 hectare (168 acre) visitor attraction near Whitburn.
Dollar Park (21 miles)
Falkirk
Dollar Park A beautiful park with play area, crazy golf and a bouncy castle for children to enjoy!
Kailzie Gardens (22 miles)
Peebles
Kailzie Gardens 15 acres of garden for woodland and burnside walks.Large walled garden containing herbaceous borders, formal rose garden, greenhouses and much more including a children's corner.
Muddy Boots (23 miles)
Fife
Muddy Boots Enjoy a great family day out at Muddy Boots - more than a farm-shop!
Pottery Painting.
Children's Play Areas - indoor and outdoor.
Cafe - open everyday.
Farm shop complete with a rage of fresh, local and seasonal produce.
Causewayhead Park (23 miles)
Stirling
Causewayhead Park Fun for the whole family with woodland trails, an adventure playground, and homemade ice-creams.
Palacerigg Country Park (27 miles)
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.
Pease Burn (28 miles)
Dunbar
Pease Burn For a traditional local woodland ramble you literally can't beat this as it's one of the few areas where native woodland can still be found in this area. Great for spotting butterflies.
John Muir Country Park (28 miles)
Dunbar
John Muir Country Park A great country park with childrens adventure play area, BBQ spots and events all year round!
Craigtoun Country Park (31 miles)
St Andrews
Craigtoun Country Park Country Park situated near to St Andrews offering a wide range of facilities including acres of parkland, adventure playgrounds and miniature railway. There is also a cafe.
Chatelherault Country Park (31 miles)
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.
Strathaven Park (36 miles)
Strathaven
Strathaven Park Facilities include a public boating pond, two bowling greens, children's play areas, putting green, outdoor tennis courts and a fantastic miniature railway.
Calderglen Country Park (37 miles)
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.
Camperdown Country Park (39 miles)
Dundee
Camperdown Country Park Combined with the wildlife centre, family fun fair, adventure playground and golf courses, Camperdown can offer a fantastic, fun-filled day out for all the family. Dundee Ice Arena and Cineworld nearby.
James Hamilton Heritage Park (40 miles)
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.
Wilton Lodge Park (40 miles)
Hawick
Wilton Lodge Park One of the most picturesque town parks in Scotland with its tree lined walks, river, waterfall, formal gardens, museum, glass house and walled gardens. Bowling, putting, crazy golf, tennis courts and cafe also available.
Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre (40 miles)
Jedburgh
Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre There's lots of events, exhibitions and walks for all the family, boasting the biggest play park in the Borders! It's a great day out, whatever the weather!
Pollok Country Park (41 miles)
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.
Mugdock Country Park (41 miles)
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.
Rouken Glen Park (41 miles)
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.
Grey Mares Tail Nature Reserve (43 miles)
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.
The Hirsel Estate (43 miles)
Coldstream
The Hirsel Estate A great day out for all the family with wonderful walks around the lake and through the mysterious Dundock Wood; at the Homestead there is a Museum, craft units, children's play area and tearoom.
St Abbs Head Nature Reserve (44 miles)
Eyemouth
St Abbs Head Nature Reserve Formed by an extinct volcano, the Head is the best known landmark along the magnificent Berwickshire coast. Home to thousands of nesting seabirds in summer, the Head also has a wealth of other wildlife.
Barshaw Park (44 miles)
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.
David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre (45 miles)
Aberfoyle
David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre David Marshall Lodge visitor centre is the best place to start exploring the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. The Carnegie Trust gifted the centre to the Forestry Commission in 1960. Its location above Aberfoyle offers some of the most spectacular views in the area including a stunning view across Loch Ard Forest to Ben Lomond.
Gleniffer Braes Country Park (46 miles)
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 .
Jedforest Deer and Farm Park (47 miles)
Jedburgh
Jedforest Deer and Farm Park The Great Value Family Day Out near Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders. Nestling in the Jed Valley with views over the Cheviot Hills, Jedforest Deer & Farm Park is set in the rolling countryside of the Scottish Borders.
Balloch Castle Country Park (51 miles)
Loch Lomond
Balloch Castle Country Park Nice for exploring and has a great enclosed play area, there are ruins dotted about and a beautiful walled garden. Not a full day's worth but a nice spot for a picnic and some kite flying.
Dean Castle Country Park (52 miles)
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.
Finlaystone Country Estate (52 miles)
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.
The Fenton Centre (53 miles)
Wooler
The Fenton Centre Discover what makes the countryside tick.During the day, water voles graze the banks close to their burrows and in the evening, otters play and fish. Kingfishers, nesting in holes on the sandy banks, sand martins and sandpipers can all be regularly seen feeding along the River Till. Red squirrels visit the woodlands where roe deer and woodcock shelter.
RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve (53 miles)
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.
Ardardan Estate (54 miles)
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.
Eglinton Country Park (58 miles)
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.
Handa Island Wildlife Reserve (59 miles)
Sutherland
Handa Island Wildlife Reserve MWalk around one of Britain's most important seabird colonies. Over 100,000 birds including puffins, skuas and guillemots amid spectacular cliff setting.
Perfect for those that love wildlife, Scotland and the outdoors.
Battery Park (59 miles)
Greenock
Battery Park There are two children’s play areas, a skateboard park, and two grass pitches for football and rugby. The park is also home to two of Inverclyde Leisure’s astroturf pitches and a pavilion with toilet facilities and cafeteria.
Gourock Park (60 miles)
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.
Montrose Basin Nature Reserve (60 miles)
Angus
Montrose Basin Nature Reserve Local nature reserve with zoned areas supporting local wildlife and plantlife, and a visitor centre with telescopic views of the thousands of migratory birds, maybe even seals.
Chillingham Wild Cattle Park (60 miles)
Alnwick
Chillingham Wild Cattle Park The park contains wild cattle and many other interesting creatures. Roe Deer and Fallow Deer can often be seen, while the Red Squirrels, Foxes and Badgers who live here are more wary and are not so often seen. The park is also home to over 50 species of birds, and is the most northerly outpost of the Nuthatch.
Argyll Forest Park (61 miles)
Argyll
Argyll Forest Park A wealth of opportunities for hiking, fishing, horse riding, and cycling, all within the breathtaking vista of this wild environment.
Castledykes Park (62 miles)
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.
Seafront Splash (62 miles)
Montrose
Seafront Splash Modern, purpose built play area with a whole host of modern adventure play equipment suitable for the older kids as well as the juniors, plus a paddling pool with a difference and a 'construction' site.
Charleton Fruit Farm (62 miles)
Angus
Charleton Fruit Farm Looking for a relaxing day out? Why not try the Charleton Fruit Farm. Coffee shop with an imaginative menu, including fresh fruit and vegetables from the farm, an indoor and outdoor setting, gift shop local produce and somewhere for the kids to play.
WWT Caerlaverock (67 miles)
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.
Farne Islands (68 miles)
Seahouses
Farne Islands The Farne Islands lie two to three miles off the Northumberland coast midway between the fishing village of Seahouses and the magnificent Castle of Bamburgh. As well as being the most famous Sea Bird Sanctuary in the British Isles they also have a large colony of Atlantic or Grey Seals.
Join one of the many year-round trips and explore this most wonderous of British archipelagoes on one of the fleet of seagoing motor vessels.
Ardkinglas Woodland Gardens (68 miles)
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.
The Alnwick Garden (71 miles)
Alnwick
The Alnwick Garden - one of the most exciting contemporary gardens to be developed in the last century, it is a magical landscape of unique gardens, features and structures, and a fantastic place for all the family.
Thanks for all the great things to do and Zoos and Wildlife Parks near Edinburgh 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 Lothian can enjoy the great day out as well.
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