If you know of any other great things to do in Central with kids which aren't listed on DAYoutWITHtheKIDS, please get in contact with us, so we can add them to the website and share the fun places to go with other children - thanks a lot
Family Days Out in Central
Blair Drummond Safari & Adventure Park
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.
World of Wings
Cumbernauld
World of Wings Come and enjoy the largest collection of Birds of Prey in Scotland.
Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve
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.
Briarlands Farm
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
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regime
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,
Boness Motor Museum
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.
The Linlithgow Story Museum
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.
Mariner Leisure Centre
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.
Grangemouth Pool
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.
Funky Forest at the Outside Inn
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.
Bear Heart Castle Soft Play Centre
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
Cheeky Monkeys
Falkirk
Cheeky Monkeys Cheeky Monkeys has 3 slides and the usual ball pit set-up, kids love it.
Cadwinkle Indoor Soft Play Centre
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.
Noahs Ark
Perth
Noahs Ark offer a massive soft play area, bowling alley, indoor karting and a ceramics workshop.
Kidz World
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.
Little Monster Fun Factory
Boness
Little Monster Fun Factory A fun play area themed on the film Monsters Inc! Children can play in a soft and safe environment while their parents sit and relax for a change.
Space Bugs
West Lothian
Space Bugs A space themed soft play area, situated in a sports centre with plenty more activities to keep kids entertained!
Monster Mania
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
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!
Gambado Glasgow
Renfrew
Gambado Glasgow is a family entertainment centre with three age-specific play frames, F1 Go Karts, Climbing Wall, regular character visits from children's favourites, extensive cafe, party zones, internet pods, imagination zone! Go Karts and Climbing wall have no addition fee and are available for everyone, so why not join in with them?
Fun Factory Cadgers Brae
Falkirk
Fun Factory Cadgers Brae is a soft play area. Sit back and relax while the kids have fun in our newly refurbished Fun factory. Suitable for kids of all ages. Open seven days a week. Food and drinks also available on site.
Pandamonium Play Centre
Erskine
Pandamonium Play Centre offers state of the art soft play with toddlers' area, go karts, climbing wall, football pitch,dance school, fitness studios even a kids' hairdressers.
The Bubbles Factory
Carluke
The Bubbles Factory The clean, bright, purpose built building and play frames provide a safe and stimulating, quality experience. All food made fresh to order. The place to celebrate a birthday, or special occasion. Friendly staff, PPA accolade winner.
Bannockburn
Stirling
Bannockburn Exhibition "The Kingdom of the Scots" includes an audio visual of the Battle of Bannockburn and audio tour of property.
Callendar House
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.
Stirling Castle
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.
Falkirk Wheel
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.
Stirling Old Town Jail
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.
Castle Campbell
Dollar
Castle Campbell A beautiful castle in a dramatic setting. A great place to explore for visitors of all ages!
The Scottish Crannog Centre
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.
Blair Castle
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.
Scone Palace
Perth
Scone Palace A palace to explore for visitors of all ages. Play areas, a maze and much more!
Polmonthill Ski Centre
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
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.
Go Ape! Aberfoyle
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.
Livingston Skate Park
Livingstone
Livingston Skate Park Concrete skate and bmx facility boasting plenty of features suitable for every level of progression. Popular with professional skateboarders.
AMF Stirling
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!
Perth Treasure Trail
Perth
Perth Treasure Trail A selection of Trails take you on a hunt for clues through towns such as Linlithgow, Pitlochry and many more.
David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre
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.
Zetland Park
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.
Dollar Park
Falkirk
Dollar Park A beautiful park with play area, crazy golf and a bouncy castle for children to enjoy!
Strathaven Park
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.
Falkirk Cineworld
Falkirk
Falkirk Cineworld - all the latest facilities you would expect of a modern cinema including large screens and digital projectors, enabling it to show all the latest films, including 3D versions of the most popular releases.
Hippodrome Boness
Boness
Hippodrome Boness Scotland's oldest cinema: a stunning A-listed, pre art-deco picture palace, fully restored, with red velvet seats and wooden panelling enhanced by state-of-the-art projection and sound quality, and screening the best major releases, family block-busters, independent films and classics.
Caithness Glass
Crieff
Caithness Glass Watch the glass makers turn molten glass into an array of beautiful glass objects and paint glass yourself!
Bannockburn RDA
Stirling
Bannockburn RDA BHS approved all weather facility specialising in physical or learning disabled riders, offering lessons in lessons in riding, carriage driving and equestrian vaulting.
Drumbrae Riding Centre
Drumbrae
Drumbrae Riding Centre BHS approved all weather facility offering lessons for all ages, scenic hacks and pony or horse trekking.
Wellsfield Equestrian Centre
Denny
Wellsfield Equestrian Centre BHS approved facility offering lessons on various sized mounts, bridle path hacking and Pony Club with activities.
Thanks for all the great things to do in Central with kids you keep sending in.
Now we have the easter and summer holidays fast approaching, we're trying to find the best days out and 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, horse riding, 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, outdoor play at the best local parks, 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 Central can enjoy the great day out as well.
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