Best Things To Do & Days Out In Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway

• Stranraer
• Indoor
• Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres

As well as a 25m swimming pool they also have fantastic family leisure waters centred around the terrific 60m flume slide!, water features and inflat...

• Stranraer
• Outdoor
• Parks and Playgrounds

Agnew Park offers a fantastic day out for the all ages, starting with a miniature railway that takes you on a full tour of the park so you can see wh...

• Stranraer
• Indoor and Outdoor
• Stately Homes and Gardens

Castle Kennedy Gardens are 75 acres of dramatic lochs, wild rambles and local wildlife, and all in the ruins of this once magnificent castle.   The g...

• Stranraer
• Outdoor
• Beaches

Got little explorers? Head down to Portpatrick Beach in South Scotland, a little sandy beach that’s got all sorts of fun things to explore and discov...

• Stranraer
• Outdoor
• Stately Homes and Gardens

Logan lies at the south-western tip of Scotland, and it is unrivalled as the country's most exotic garden. Wonder at the groves of eucalypts and at t...

• Stranraer
• Outdoor
• Beaches

Head down to Drummore Beach in South Scotland, a lovely sandy beach that’s perfect for a relaxing family day out.  You’ll be pleasantly surprised by...

• Newton Stewart
• Outdoor
• Cycling

7stanes Glentrool is a mountain biking trail with a wide range of gentle to exhilarating rides and with a Visitors Centre and local bike hire. Set in...

• Newton Stewart
• Outdoor
• Zoos and Wildlife Parks

Monreith Animal Park has animals for all tastes from the cute and cuddly to the big and ugly! Their range of pleasingly recognisable animals include...

• Barr
• Outdoor
• Beaches

Head down to Girvan Beach, a popular sandy beach that’s perfect for little explorers to go on a seaside adventure.  Don’t forget to bring along your...

• Dumfries
• Outdoor
• Museums and Art Galleries

Come and see how artists have been inspired by Galloway Forest Park! The sculptures are found throughout the park and are waiting to be discovered; s...

• Newton Stewart
• Outdoor
• Cycling

7stanes Kirroughtree was Winner of the MBR Trail of the Year in 2010, and is also a favourite family venue with a wide range of trails, a seasonal ca...

• Newton Stewart
• Indoor
• Museums and Art Galleries

The Creetown Gem Rock Museum is the leading independent museum of its kind in the UK and is renowned worldwide. Owned and run by the Stephenson famil...

• Newton Stewart
• Indoor and Outdoor
• Museums and Art Galleries

Whithorn Cradle of Christianity Founded by St. Ninian in the 5th century this is the site of the first Christian church in Scotland, later becoming t...

• Donaghadee
• Outdoor
• Railway and Transport Attractions

The Belfast and Co. Down Miniature Railway Society was established in 1991 by a group of enthusiastic miniature railway fans and it's still going str...

• Newton Stewart
• Outdoor
• Beaches

Garlieston Beach and Wigtown Bay plus Rigg Bay also known as Cruggleton Bay are all set within the vast grounds of Galloway House and Gardens. The bu...

• Groomsport
• Indoor and Outdoor
• Museums and Art Galleries

Cockle Row Cottages These lovingly restored fisherman's cottages have Guided Tours Available to explore their rich maritime heritage and history, whe...

• Turnberry
• Outdoor
• Beaches

Looking for a dog friendly beach in South Scotland? We’ve got you covered! Head down to Turnberry Beach, where your 4-legged members of the family ar...

• Castle Douglas
• Indoor and Outdoor
• Activity Centres

If your little action stars can’t sit still, they don’t have to with zip wires, waterballing and grass sledging! Laggan Outdoor is the fitness kick f...

• Bangor
• Outdoor
• Theme Parks and Funfairs

This is Northern Ireland's favourite venue for people of all ages to enjoy traditional seaside fun and games and there's more on offer than ever befo...

• Bangor
• Indoor
• Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres

Bangor Aurora, a multi million leisure facility at the site of the Valentines Playing Fields, offers plenty of opportunites for aquatic fun for the w...