Family Activities

Treat your family to unforgettable memories in Dumfries.

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Family Activities

Visit Mabie Farm Park

Nestled beneath the magnificent Mabie Forest with views over the Solway Firth, Mabie Farm Park is original farm fun that’s delightful for all ages in all types of weather!

Just outside Dumfries in Southern Scotland, Mabie Farm Park captures the essence and feel of an original working farm, yet has a variety of both indoor and outdoor entertainment, for children and adults of all ages!

5.4 miles or 15 minute drive

Adult – £10.50

Concession – £8

Child – 2 to 16yrs £10

Under 2 – free

Visit Dalscone

Welcome to Dalscone Farm Fun! We are Dumfries’ Top Destination for Family days out. We have a large indoor adventure soft play area and outdoor farm park with activities for the whole family!

New to 2024 is our Exotic Animal Experience, where you can meet amazing animals such as monkeys, armadillos, porcupines and chameleons!

Come and enjoy a fun filled day out with the whole family at Dalscone!

3 miles or 10 minute drive

Adult – £11.50

Child 1-2yrs – £9

3-12yrs – £12.50

Concession – £9

Visit Galloway Activity Centre

The Galloway Activity Centre situated on Loch Ken has lots of exciting range of activities for everyone. Choose from a range of activities, including Sailing, Windsurfing, Powerboating, Kayaking, Canoeing, Outdoor Laser Tag, Archery, Mountain Biking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Giant Water Slide, Climbing and more.

Price: Activities Start from £25

Come And Visit Annandale Distillery

Established in 1836, Reborn 2014. Annandale was one of Scotland’s oldest operating distilleries.

Enjoy our 5-star visitor experience awarded by VisitScotland that includes hourly tours, on-site café, venue hire, wedding & corporate packages, cask ownership, whisky by the dram, bottle or barrel.

17.4 miles or 30 minutes

Pricing: £25

Lasting approx. one hour you will enjoy an access all areas tour like no other with one of our fantastic tour guides.

Each paying adult Classic Tour includes an Annandale snifter, branded eco pen, tasting notes and official lanyard PLUS four stunning tastings including our ‘Single Cask, Single Malt’ whiskies.

Visit Drumlanrig Castle

At Drumlanrig Castle, you will find something for everyone. Explore the magnificent Pink Palace and its world class art collection on a guided tour. Marvel at the sights and scents in the acres of stunning Victorian gardens to explore.

Shriek with delight in the woodland adventure playground. Watch crafters at work in the Stable yard Studios. Delight in the outdoors on our waymarked walks and family-friendly mountain bike trails. Treat yourself in the Castle Gift Shop, Castle Tearoom or the Larchwood Cabin Café.

Adult £18

Concession £15

Child 5-15yr £9