About The Gonks of Gardenshillock Storybook Trail
Step into a magical storybook adventure at this enchanting outdoor trail, where whimsical Gonk characters guide families through imaginative woodland scenes that delight young children.
What's nearby
- Lairshill Boarding Cattery next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Lovely little trail, my littke boy enjoyed it. You aren't allowed your own food/ snacks. Menu is limited for food options for kids. Its a shame that after you have had food or snack in the seating area that kids cant go back to the park for a little play as we probably would have likely had more coffee and snacks had we have been able to stay longer in that respect.
· via Google
Overall it’s a very sweet family activity. My only issue was that the families before us weren’t resetting the activities once they had finished so we spent most of our time resetting them . By the time we had done this our child was very fed up and wanted to leave, the only activity that requested people tidy up was the very last one . I think it would make it a much more enjoyable time for everyone if all took the time to reset the activities . A bit of common courtesy wouldn’t hurt people .
· via Google
Had the most fantastic afternoon here. It really is magical. Very imaginative, very well designed and very educational too. Very well worth the trip and can thoroughly recommend. Staff friendly and helpful and it was nice to meet the author Samantha in person. Thankyou for creating this.
· via Google
This place was amazing! Such an imaginative walk through and loved all the wee details. Plenty to do on your way round and the park at the end was a big hit too. They even have their very own storybook for your little one to enjoy on their way round then take home to keep enjoying the magic. The bag of sweeties that were up for grabs if you found a wee spider (which was easy to do) was filled with a great variety and such a lovely extra for the kids. All the staff made the visit so enjoyable and it got high praise from 9yr old girl "this is the best one we've ever been to" Would definitely go back!
· via Google
People say this family attraction offers a magical and imaginative trail with interactive activities and a play park, perfect for young children. They also highlight the reasonable prices for entry and cafe items, including chocolate-covered strawberries. Visitors appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the spotless restrooms with baby changing facilities.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- The Gonks of Gardenshillock, Fintray, Aberdeen, AB21 0RL Get directions
- Category
- Adventure & Activity Centres
- Guest rating
- 4.8 / 5 (76 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 0-12
- Suggested visit
- 1-2 hours
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Aberdeen