Days Out Tayside

Active Kids Adventure Park
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Active Kids Adventure Park
Active Kid Toys and Adventure Park is a new visitor attraction near Perth in Tayside, Scotland. Our Adventure Park is open from April until October each year. Please check the exact dates before traveling as these change each year. This year the Adventure Park is open 7 days a week until Sunday 1st November. After this date the Park will be open...
Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre
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Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre
Whatever the weather you'll find plenty to see and do, with activities for all ages indoors and out with covered walkways to keep you dry round the main pens. We've 70 different species of animal, each with its own particular charm. We are open all year round from 10am till dusk. As well as all of the animals you have to say hello to, we have...
Blair Castle
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Blair Castle
Welcome to Blair Castle, the ancient seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. The castle enjoys one of Scotland’s finest settings in the heart of Highland Perthshire. With its roots in the 13th century, Blair Castle’s history extends over some 740 years, during which time it has welcomed countless generations of visitors. At the gateway...
Brechin Castle Centre
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Brechin Castle Centre
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.
Caithness Glass
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Caithness Glass
Caithness Glass is known throughout the world for high quality paperweights and artglass. Since 1961 Caithness Glass has taken inspiration from the colours of the Scottish landscape - warm peaty tones, purple heather, golden sunsets, the grey blue of the lochs. The Caithness Factory and Visitors centre gives a unique insight into the glass making...
Camperdown Country Park & Wildlife Centre - Dundee
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Camperdown Country Park & Wildlife Centre - Dundee
Camperdown Country Park is the largest public park in Dundee and owes its name and fame to the victory of Admiral Adam Duncan over the Dutch fleet in 1797 at the Battle of Camperdown, off the Dutch coast. The park which is home to no fewer than 190 species of trees, was opened to the public in 1949. The Camperdown Play Complex, situated near...
Camperdown Wildlife Centre - Dundee
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Camperdown Wildlife Centre - Dundee
Fancy a fun family out with lots of amazing animals? Then you are in the right place ... Camperdown Wildlife Centre is open all year round and we have lots of happy animals that are looking forward to your visit. So come and explore Camperdown Wildlife Centre with us! You will find us within the beautiful Camperdown Country Park, just 15 minutes...
Castle Menzies
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Castle Menzies
This spectacular sixteenth century castle, restored by the Menzies Clan Society welcomes vistors. Seat of the Chiefs of Clan Menzies for over 400 years and importantly situated, it was involved in the turbulant history of the Highlands and here Bonnie Prince Charlie rested on his way to Culloden in 1746. Architecturally fascinating, it is a...
Charleton Fruit Farm - Montrose
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Charleton Fruit Farm - Montrose
Our enclosed play area is a great place for a fun family day out. There are lots of things to do for kids of all ages including: trampolines, a sand pit, go-karts, a football pitch, a large castle, small summer houses, swings and lots of toys for the kids to play with. We also sell hot and cold drinks in the play area as well as ice cream. The...
Dewar's Centre
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Dewar's Centre
Dewars Centre in Perth, the Fair City at the heart of Scotland! Opened in 1990 as a state-of-the-art curling ice rink and indoor bowling arena, the Centre has evolved over the years into a first class business and function facility as well as an internationally acclaimed sporting arena. Easily accessed by road, rail and air from all parts of...
Discovery Point - Dundee
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Discovery Point - Dundee
A trip to Discovery Point is an adventure in its own right as audiovisual shows, computer-based multimedia and displays of the actual artefacts of the crew transport you to Antarctica. Climb aboard Captain Scott's ship RRS Discovery where you will follow in the footsteps of him and his crew, see how they lived, what they ate and witness their...
Drummond Castle
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Drummond Castle
Drummond Castle was built on a rocky outcrop by John, 1st Lord Drummond. The 2nd Earl, a Privy Councillor to James VI and Charles I, succeeded in 1612 and is credited with transforming both the gardens and the castle. The keep still stands but the rest of the castle was restored and largely remodelled by the 1st Earl of Ancaster in 1890.
Dundee Ice Arena
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Dundee Ice Arena
Dundee Ice Arena is situated on the west side of Dundee in the Camperdown Leisure Complex next to the very picturesque Camperdown Park and is well sign posted off the A90 motorway. Also within the Camperdown Leisure Complex you will find a Premier Inn, Weavers Mill, Cineworld, Ashoka Shak Indian restaurant, KFC & McDonalds all with free...
Edzell Castle & Garden
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Edzell Castle & Garden
The refined beauty of Edzell was a statement of the prestige of its owners, the Lindsays. The stylised walled garden was created around 1604. Resplendent with heraldic sculptures and carved panels, the architectural framework surrounding the garden is unique in Britain. The garden also includes walled flower and nesting boxes and a delightful...
Fun Factory @ Monifieth Farm - Dundee
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Fun Factory @ Monifieth Farm - Dundee
FUN FACTORY (Indoor Play Building) OPENING TIMES    Sunday - Thursday 12noon - 8pm. Friday & Saturday 12noon - 9pm. PARENT & TODDLER     Wednesday & Thursday 9am - 10.30am. PARTY PACKAGES    Are available at £5.99 & £7.99 - please ring to discuss. CHARGES   ...
Glamis Castle
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Glamis Castle
Five miles from Forfar, in the fertile valley of Strathmore, is the quaint village of Glamis.  Glamis is set in the rolling hills of Angus, approximately 20km from the North Sea, in an area of considerable ancient history.  Whilst the village is home to a curious old stone, said to be a monument to King Malcolm II, and some attractive...
Glengoulandie Country Park
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Glengoulandie Country Park
Nestled within the foothills of Schiehallion sits Glengoulandie Country Park, a family run business that boasts some breathtaking scenery and wildlife. Within these grounds sit 14 luxury log cabins, cleverly designed around a picturesque lochan attracting a wonder of varying birds and other wildlife.
Highland Safaris
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Highland Safaris
Visit 'Highland Safaris', based at the Safari Lodge in the heart of Highland Perthshire. Visitors can enjoy a day of fun and discovery with Land Rover Safaris, Gold & Gem Panning, a Red Deer park and the Safari Lodge Café & Gift Shop. Why go anywhere else? The Safari Experience explores the magnificent views and untouched...
Huntingtower Castle
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Huntingtower Castle
Also known as The House of Ruthven, Huntingtower Castle comprises two fine and complete tower houses. The hall of the eastern tower has a fine painted ceiling.
J M Barrie's Birthplace
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J M Barrie's Birthplace
The creator of Peter Pan, novelist and dramatist J M Barrie, was born here in 1860, one of a handloom weaver's ten children. The outside wash house was his first theatre. The house next door, No. 11, is home to an imaginative exhibition about Barrie's life and works, as well as a garden with a living-willow crocodile. 2010 marked the 150th...
Junglee Fun Dundee
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Junglee Fun Dundee
Great place to go in Dundee to get the kids to let off some steam - 2300 square feet of play space, including a soft play area
Kerr's Miniature Railway
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Kerr's Miniature Railway
Scotland's oldest miniature railway ran it's first train at Arbroath in 1935. Since then, nearly two million people have enjoyed a ride along the quarter mile track on the seafront. Indeed many of the parents and grandparents bringing their children along for their first ride on the wee railway, reminisce of the day their parents had brought...
Kidz Scoocer World Dundee
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Kidz Scoocer World Dundee
Our kids football parties are great fun for everyone. The party package includes invitations, food, party bags and plenty of football of course! Optional extras include our terrific coaches, birthday cake, medals and even an appearance from Mickey Mouse if you want! Our standard football party package costs £115, cheaper than our biggest...
Kingsway Farm - Dundee
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Kingsway Farm - Dundee
Our extensive Menu is packed with delicious pub classics as well as a traditional carvery, served daily, which boasts a fantastic choice of fresh seasonal vegatables, our signature flavoured potatoes and succulent roasted meat joints. Too full after your meal? Why not take a slice of cake home from our famous Cakeaway cabinet to enjoy whenever...
Lochee Swim Centre - Dundee
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Lochee Swim Centre - Dundee
Lochee Swim Centre St. Marys Lane, Lochee, Dundee, Angus DD2 3AQ Tel: 01382 431840  
Montrose Swimming Pool
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Montrose Swimming Pool
Opening Times •Monday to Friday 6.30am-9.30pm (pool and fitness suite only 6.30am) •Saturday 9am-4.30pm •Sunday 8.30am-4.30pm
Noah's Ark - Perth
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Noah's Ark - Perth
At Noah's we know how important it is your party is full of fun and one the kids will remember. Our new state of the art structure has been designed to provide the latest in soft play for children. With lots of surprises and thrills to be had as they find their way around. Choose from our fantastic Party Packages! Fantastic indoor karting...
Olympia Leisure Centre
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Olympia Leisure Centre
Great family entertainment at Dundee city centre's swimming pool and leisure centre. Visitors can enjoy waterslides, waves, and flumes. Mothers might like to pamper themselves in the health suite, whilst all sporty types might get a thrill from the state-of-the-art fitness studio. Round off the day with a delicious meal or snack in the cafe.
Perth Leisure Pool
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Perth Leisure Pool
Ideally situated 5 minutes from Perth City Centre, Perth Leisure Pool is the perfect base for your day out to the Fair City, boasting superb facilities for all the family. Perth's water wonderland remains one of Scotland's most popular aquatic attractions providing something for all ages, abilities and tastes. The free form Leisure Pool includes 2...
Scone Palace
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Scone Palace
Once the crowning place of the Kings of Scots, Scone Palace occupies a unique position in the history of Scotland. A breathtakingly beautiful place of power and mystery and the rightful home of the celebrated Stone of Scone - also known as the Stone of Destiny. Scone Palace is regarded as a national treasure and is revered as the historic...
Seafront Splash
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Seafront Splash
The Montrose Seafront Splash play area is a great place for a day out.   Located on the Traill Drive next to one of Scotland's most extensive golden beaches it provides fun for all the family. "Seafront Splash" is a modern, purpose built play area with a whole host of modern adventure play equipment suitable for the older kids as...
Sensation
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Sensation
Warning: high risk of serious fun! Dundee Science Centre is the only UK science centre based on the five senses. If you thought science was boring think again! Sensation brings science to life in dozens of imaginative ways.
The Maltings
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The Maltings
The restaurant has a deck for enjoying fine weather and external kids play area but if the weather is less friendly then younger children can have fun in the tots TV room (for pre school kids). 
The Riverside Inn - Dundee
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The Riverside Inn - Dundee
The restaurant benefits from a large car park and has a spacious beer garden overlooking the River Tay and an external kids play area for enjoying fine weather, but if the weather is less friendly then children of primary school age and under can also let off steam in the indoor play room. 
The Scottish Crannog Centre
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The Scottish Crannog Centre
“Join the 21st Century Crannog Community where you will be guaranteed a warm welcome and taken on a fascinating journey into Scotland's prehistory. Walk in the footsteps of the original Crannog dwellers and immerse yourself in village life with original artefacts; demonstrations of textiles, cooking and ancient crafts & technologies;...
Weavers Mill, Fuzzy Ed's - Dundee
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Weavers Mill, Fuzzy Ed's - Dundee
FUN HOUSE (Indoor Play Building - for children up to 4ft 9ins tall) OPENING TIMES    Daily 10am - 8pm. TOTS TIME     Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10.30am - 11.30am. CARE FREE SESSION    Special Needs session. Tuesday & Thursday 10.30am - 11.30am. PARTY PACKAGES    Party...
to the impressive Scottish county of Tayside. If you need child friendly ideas where to take the kids, kids days out, or fun things to do with the kids in Tayside then we can help. We have family pubs with kids play areas, soft play areas, indoor play areas, outdoor play areas, playgrounds, aquariums, castles, stately homes, children's clubs such as Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Brownies, Guides, youth clubs, activity centres, Air, Sea, Army Cadets. We list children's entertainers in Tayside.

If you are planning a birthday, cinema, theatre, petting zoo, animal farms, children's farms, leisure hire, museum and art gallery, nature areas such as parks, and countryside walks and beaches. We have kids activities related to outdoor pursuits and sports such as swimming, ice skating, ten pin bowling and football centres. We list theme parks and Adventure Parks in Tayside. If you are looking for zoos with more exotic animals then we have have all.

Don't forget to look at the nearby counties of Fife, Central,
Highlands and Grampian to see what they can offer you. We have days out with the kids in Tayside in and near :- Aberlemno, Airlie, Aldbar, Arbirlot, Arbroath, Auchmithie, Auchterforfar, Backmuir of Liff, Baldovan, Carnoustie, Dundee, Forfar, Monifieth, Montrose, Perth. Tayside  is an area in Scotland made up of the following counties :- Perth and Kinross, Angus, and the City of Dundee.