There are so many cool things to do in Aviemore! This Scottish tourist town is full of family treats for a day out to remember.
Cairngorm Sleddog Centre will offer an experience like no other! As one of the only working sleddog centres in the UK, it’s the ideal first stop for adventurous families. Meet some of the 30 sleddogs and go out on 18 miles worth of runs across 4 different routes.
Take the time to get to know the dogs and learn the controls before experiencing, first hand, the thrill, speed and strength of the sleddog team! If you can slow down long enough to see it there are amazing views on the way around! An experience unique to Aviemore family days out!
Once you’re back on two legs why not take on a challenge of the aerial kind at Treezone? This high rope activity and assault course is suitable for over 7s and will have you balancing, crawling and scrambling way up in the trees!
Keep the adrenalin pumping at Outdoor Discovery, where you can jump on a quad bike, but try not to get wiped out on the surf simulator, you can play laser tag too and even enjoy a few different snow sports.
It’s Christmas all year round at the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre. Come meet and stroke these beautiful, gentle animals that are enjoying a well-deserved rest and recuperation before 24th December comes round again.
Finally, get your binoculars ready to spot magnificent birds of prey flying in the distance over at Loch Garten Osprey Centre. Pick up a pair of binoculars and watch these birds in their natural habitat. Just don’t make too much noise!








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The brand-new Hey Duggee Clubhouse rooms are here at CBeebies Land Hotel, Alton Towers! Sleeps 5 or 7. See what’s included and how to book.

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West Midlands Safari Park welcomed Olive, a baby Northern giraffe, on 20 January 2026. She stood in 40 minutes and fed within 1 hour from mum Arusha. This vital birth boosts the vulnerable species, down over 50% in the wild, via the European Endangered Species Programme. Book tickets through Day Out With The Kids for your ultimate family safari adventure supporting conservation!

World of PAW Patrol opens spring 2026 at Chessington World of Adventures, a £15m investment over 1.4 acres recreating Adventure Bay. Enjoy 4 kid-friendly rides: Chase’s Mountain Mission coaster, Skye’s Helicopter Heroes, Marshall’s Firetruck Rescue, and UK-first Zuma’s Hovercraft Adventure. Features pup meets, Lookout Tower, play areas. Book via Day Out With The Kids for discounts, arrive early to beat queues for perfect preschool family fun!

McDonald’s Friends Box launches UK-wide on 3 February 2026 at 11am, featuring adult Happy Meals with Big Mac, McPlant or 9 Chicken McNuggets, medium fries, drink, Monica’s Marinara sauce and one of six exclusive figurines (Rachel, Phoebe, Monica, Joey, Chandler, Ross). Collect all via off-peak visits, app orders and swaps. Add Pizza Mozzarella Dippers for the ultimate nostalgic family treat!

Legoland Germany Harry Potter Hotel opens in 2026 next to Günzburg resort, featuring world’s first LEGO Wizarding World stay with Hogwarts house rooms and family suites. Fly from UK to Munich or Stuttgart (under 2 hours), then drive or train 1-1.5 hours. Expect immersive land, 2-day park tickets in packages. Book early via newsletters for best deals; visit May/September to dodge crowds. Ultimate magical family adventure!

Alton Towers launches the world’s first Bluey coaster, Bluey the Ride: Here Come The Grannies, in CBeebies Land Spring 2026, replacing Postman Pat. Expect 0.9m height limit, gentle dips and twists for toddlers, streamed 770 million times on BBC iPlayer. Book via DOWTK for discounts, arrive early mid-week, use FastTrack. Secure tickets now for ultimate family coaster fun!

Warner Bros. Discovery’s Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Express Adventure launches in the UK by late 2026, featuring immersive Platform 9¾, interactive onboard challenges, Butterbeer, and merchandise. Expect live actors, digital windows, and magical thrills in London, Manchester, or Birmingham. Tickets will sell fast with tiered pricing; book early via Day Out With The Kids for the ultimate family outing. Over 600 million books sold worldwide!