ABERDEEN WITH KIDS
There are all kinds of attractions to explore and places to visit in Aberdeen to make your day one you won't forget.
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ABERDEEN SCIENCE CENTRE
Location: 179 Constitution Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5TU Unleash the Power of Curiosity at Aberdeen Science Centre. Aberdeen Science Centre is one of Aberdeen’s top visitor attractions and offers the perfect day out for the whole family. With more than 65 interactive exhibits, our friendly robot RoboThespian and The incredible OPITO Theatre of Energy, every visit to Aberdeen Science Centre is different as you have fun exploring how the sciences shape our world and everything in it….and beyond! LEARN MORE: ABERDEEN SCIENCE CENTRE Follow Aberdeen Science Centre: Facebook . Instagram . X . YouTube . TripAdvisor |
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HORRIBLE HISTORIES SCOTLAND
Location: Scotland Discover all the foul facts about the history of Scotland with history's most horrible headlines. From the truth about William Wallace and the disgusting details of sick Scottish torture techniques to how to terrify a tourist with gory Scottish ghost stories. It's all in Horrible Histories: Scotland. LEARN MORE ON AMAZON: HORRIBLE HISTORIES SCOTLAND |
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COLOUR YOUR STREETS
Location: Aberdeen Colour Where You Live and Love. As seen on the Jeremy Vine Show and Sunday Brunch. Discover the beauty of Aberdeen with our exquisite colouring book. This captivating edition features 16 iconic Aberdeen landmarks, inviting you to bring them to life with your artistic touch. From the imposing Maritime Museum to the charming Craigievar Castle, each page offers a delightful canvas for your creativity to flourish. A special birthday or Christmas present, a great stocking filler and perfect for keeping everyone busy! Size: A4 . Bundle deals available. Mix and match your favourite places. LEARN MORE: COLOUR IN ABERDEEN |
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ABERDEEN ARTS CENTRE
Location: 33 King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5AA
A community-focused theatre offering performances, youth drama classes, and inclusive arts activities for all ages.
www.aberdeenartscentre.com
ABERDEEN MARITIME MUSEUM
Location: Shiprow, Aberdeen, Scotland (in the heart of the city by the harbour)
Explore Aberdeen’s rich sea-faring and North Sea oil heritage in a historic building by the harbour.
www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/AAGM/plan-your-visit/aberdeen-maritime-museum
ABERDEEN SCIENCE CENTRE
Location: 179 Constitution Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5TU
A hands-on, interactive science museum with zones, exhibits, a robot, and an immersive theatre ideal for curious kids.
aberdeensciencecentre.org
ADEN COUNTRY PARK
Location: Near Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
A scenic estate featuring woodland walks, an icehouse, a duck pond, and a lovely play area perfect for curious young minds.
BALMEDIE BEACH
Location: Balmedie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Ideal for dune-surfing and classic beach fun with sandcastles and paddling along 165 miles of NE Scotland coastline.
BEACH LEISURE CENTRE & LINX ICE ARENA
Location: Next to Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre, Aberdeen, Scotland
A family sports hub featuring public skating sessions and parent-toddler sessions, great for energetic indoor play.
CODONA’S AMUSEMENT PARK
Location: Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen, AB24 5ED
A seasonal amusement park by the beach featuring rides, arcade games, bowling, laser tag, and adventure play.
www.codonas.com
CRATHES CASTLE
Location: Near Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
A historic castle with lovely gardens and expansive grounds, offering a day of adventure and exploration for kids.
CRUICKSHANK BOTANIC GARDENS
Location: Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland
A peaceful, 11-acre botanical garden managed by the University of Aberdeen, perfect for exploring plant life.
DEN AND THE GLEN (formerly Storybook Glen)
Location: Maryculter, Aberdeen, AB12 5FT
A quirky, fairy-tale-themed indoor/outdoor park full of odd but charming statue characters and murals.
www.denandtheglen.co.uk
DUNNOTTAR CASTLE
Location: Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
A dramatic cliff-top castle with sweeping views and rich history.
Location: 33 King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5AA
A community-focused theatre offering performances, youth drama classes, and inclusive arts activities for all ages.
www.aberdeenartscentre.com
ABERDEEN MARITIME MUSEUM
Location: Shiprow, Aberdeen, Scotland (in the heart of the city by the harbour)
Explore Aberdeen’s rich sea-faring and North Sea oil heritage in a historic building by the harbour.
www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/AAGM/plan-your-visit/aberdeen-maritime-museum
ABERDEEN SCIENCE CENTRE
Location: 179 Constitution Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5TU
A hands-on, interactive science museum with zones, exhibits, a robot, and an immersive theatre ideal for curious kids.
aberdeensciencecentre.org
ADEN COUNTRY PARK
Location: Near Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
A scenic estate featuring woodland walks, an icehouse, a duck pond, and a lovely play area perfect for curious young minds.
BALMEDIE BEACH
Location: Balmedie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Ideal for dune-surfing and classic beach fun with sandcastles and paddling along 165 miles of NE Scotland coastline.
BEACH LEISURE CENTRE & LINX ICE ARENA
Location: Next to Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre, Aberdeen, Scotland
A family sports hub featuring public skating sessions and parent-toddler sessions, great for energetic indoor play.
CODONA’S AMUSEMENT PARK
Location: Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen, AB24 5ED
A seasonal amusement park by the beach featuring rides, arcade games, bowling, laser tag, and adventure play.
www.codonas.com
CRATHES CASTLE
Location: Near Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
A historic castle with lovely gardens and expansive grounds, offering a day of adventure and exploration for kids.
CRUICKSHANK BOTANIC GARDENS
Location: Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland
A peaceful, 11-acre botanical garden managed by the University of Aberdeen, perfect for exploring plant life.
DEN AND THE GLEN (formerly Storybook Glen)
Location: Maryculter, Aberdeen, AB12 5FT
A quirky, fairy-tale-themed indoor/outdoor park full of odd but charming statue characters and murals.
www.denandtheglen.co.uk
DUNNOTTAR CASTLE
Location: Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
A dramatic cliff-top castle with sweeping views and rich history.
DUTHIE PARK (DAVID WELCH WINTER GARDENS)
Location: Polmuir Road, Aberdeen, AB11 7TH
A 44-acre Victorian park featuring boating ponds, play areas, and one of Europe’s largest indoor winter gardens.
GORDON HIGHLANDERS MUSEUM
Location: Viewfield Road area, Aberdeen
A regimental military museum housed in a former artist’s residence, offering engaging exhibits and a tea room.
www.gordonhighlanders.com
HAZLEHEAD PARK
Location: Hazlehead area, Aberdeen, Scotland
Extensive woodland park with play areas, the oldest maze in Scotland, sculptures, horse-riding and large open spaces.
HUSKYHAVEN (KENNEL TOURS)
Location: Near Aberdeen (Stonehaven area)
A delightful kennel tour with Siberian huskies—perfect for dog-loving kids seeking hands-on animal encounters.
INNOFLATE ABERDEEN
Location: Aberdeen beachfront area, Aberdeen, Scotland
A giant bouncy indoor inflatable arena at the beachfront, ideal for energetic, screambursting fun.
JOHNSTON GARDENS
Location: Viewfield Road, near Gordon Highlanders Museum, Aberdeen
A charming Japanese-style garden with a pond and arched bridge, great for a relaxed family stroll.
JUMP IN ADVENTURE PARK
Location: Craigshaw Road, West Tullos Industrial Estate, Aberdeen, AB12 3AP, Scotland
A trampoline and clip-n-climb centre with soft play, foam pits, battle beams, toddler zones, and a café for the whole family.
gojumpin.com
KNOCKBURN SPORTS LOCH / ACTIVITY CENTRE
Location: Near Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
A rural activity venue offering quad biking, archery, orienteering, water sports and more for adventurous families.
LITTLE TREASURES TOY AND DOLLHOUSE MUSEUM
Location: In Aberdeen, Scotland
A charming museum filled with toy collections and dollhouses—ideal for imaginative childhood discovery.
MACDUFF MARINE AQUARIUM
Location: Macduff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
A small but engaging aquarium where families can observe Moray Firth marine life and join aquarist tours.
NEWBURGH BEACH
Location: Newburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
A coastal spot perfect for seal-watching, often featuring wildlife viewing platforms for families on the lookout for nature’s guests.
Location: Polmuir Road, Aberdeen, AB11 7TH
A 44-acre Victorian park featuring boating ponds, play areas, and one of Europe’s largest indoor winter gardens.
GORDON HIGHLANDERS MUSEUM
Location: Viewfield Road area, Aberdeen
A regimental military museum housed in a former artist’s residence, offering engaging exhibits and a tea room.
www.gordonhighlanders.com
HAZLEHEAD PARK
Location: Hazlehead area, Aberdeen, Scotland
Extensive woodland park with play areas, the oldest maze in Scotland, sculptures, horse-riding and large open spaces.
HUSKYHAVEN (KENNEL TOURS)
Location: Near Aberdeen (Stonehaven area)
A delightful kennel tour with Siberian huskies—perfect for dog-loving kids seeking hands-on animal encounters.
INNOFLATE ABERDEEN
Location: Aberdeen beachfront area, Aberdeen, Scotland
A giant bouncy indoor inflatable arena at the beachfront, ideal for energetic, screambursting fun.
JOHNSTON GARDENS
Location: Viewfield Road, near Gordon Highlanders Museum, Aberdeen
A charming Japanese-style garden with a pond and arched bridge, great for a relaxed family stroll.
JUMP IN ADVENTURE PARK
Location: Craigshaw Road, West Tullos Industrial Estate, Aberdeen, AB12 3AP, Scotland
A trampoline and clip-n-climb centre with soft play, foam pits, battle beams, toddler zones, and a café for the whole family.
gojumpin.com
KNOCKBURN SPORTS LOCH / ACTIVITY CENTRE
Location: Near Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
A rural activity venue offering quad biking, archery, orienteering, water sports and more for adventurous families.
LITTLE TREASURES TOY AND DOLLHOUSE MUSEUM
Location: In Aberdeen, Scotland
A charming museum filled with toy collections and dollhouses—ideal for imaginative childhood discovery.
MACDUFF MARINE AQUARIUM
Location: Macduff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
A small but engaging aquarium where families can observe Moray Firth marine life and join aquarist tours.
NEWBURGH BEACH
Location: Newburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
A coastal spot perfect for seal-watching, often featuring wildlife viewing platforms for families on the lookout for nature’s guests.
NUART & PAINTED DOORS TRAIL
Location: Aberdeen city centre, Scotland
A playful street art trail through the city centre; kids enjoy spotting murals and painted doors as a fun city adventure.
STEWART PARK
Location: Hilton area, Aberdeen, Scotland
A small park with whale bone arches, a children’s playground, and sports facilities, ideal for active play.
TRANSITION EXTREME
Location: Aberdeen, Scotland
A hub for action-loving kids offering rock climbing, skateboarding, and an outdoor ropes course.
UNION TERRACE GARDENS
Location: Union Terrace, Aberdeen
A sunken Victorian garden in the city centre, surrounded by architecture and ideal for picnics or storytelling.
WESTBURN PARK
Location: Aberdeen, Scotland
A large urban park with a children’s cycle track with miniature roads, playground, skatepark, and ponds.
WYNDFORD FARM
Location: Aberdeen/shire area, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
A farm with soft play, café, and farm animals - a cozy country outing for little ones (though note accessibility may require transport).
Location: Aberdeen city centre, Scotland
A playful street art trail through the city centre; kids enjoy spotting murals and painted doors as a fun city adventure.
STEWART PARK
Location: Hilton area, Aberdeen, Scotland
A small park with whale bone arches, a children’s playground, and sports facilities, ideal for active play.
TRANSITION EXTREME
Location: Aberdeen, Scotland
A hub for action-loving kids offering rock climbing, skateboarding, and an outdoor ropes course.
UNION TERRACE GARDENS
Location: Union Terrace, Aberdeen
A sunken Victorian garden in the city centre, surrounded by architecture and ideal for picnics or storytelling.
WESTBURN PARK
Location: Aberdeen, Scotland
A large urban park with a children’s cycle track with miniature roads, playground, skatepark, and ponds.
WYNDFORD FARM
Location: Aberdeen/shire area, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
A farm with soft play, café, and farm animals - a cozy country outing for little ones (though note accessibility may require transport).