Things to Do in Boddam
28 attractions and days out
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Sightseeing & Attractions
Peterhead Prison
Step inside Scotland's most notorious former jail to discover 130 years of harsh prison life through original cells, exercise yards and fascinating exhibitions suitable for all ages and abilities.
Museums & Galleries
Arbuthnot Museum
Explore local heritage at this welcoming St Peter Street museum offering wheelchair access, nearby parking, and an onsite restaurant. Families can enjoy their own picnics in this accessible venue.
Swimming & Leisure Centres
Peterhead Leisure Centre
A community leisure facility on Balmoor Terrace offering swimming and fitness activities for families, though visitors should note limited accessibility features and facilities.
Beaches & Coastline
Cruden Bay
This wheelchair-accessible Scottish beach welcomes four-legged friends and offers a perfect sandy playground for children, with picnics encouraged along the scenic shoreline.
Museums & Galleries
Aberdeenshire Farming Museum
Step back in time at this rural heritage museum within Aden Country Park, exploring traditional farm life through fascinating displays and exhibits, with wheelchair access and onsite parking available.
Parks & Play Areas
Aden Country Park
This accessible Aberdeenshire park offers families woodland walks, play areas and an onsite restaurant, with full facilities including baby changing and convenient parking for stress-free days out.
Beaches & Coastline
Newburgh Beach
This Scottish coastal spot near Gallowshill offers families the chance to watch for marine wildlife including dolphins and seals while enjoying a picnic on wheelchair-accessible shores.
Zoos & Animal Parks
Willows Animal Sanctuary
Meet rescued horses, donkeys and other animals at this working sanctuary near Fraserburgh, where families can discover the stories behind compassionate animal welfare work.
Historic Houses & Gardens
Haddo House Aberdeenshire
Nestled in Aberdeenshire's scenic countryside, this elegant Georgian mansion offers wheelchair-friendly exploration and baby facilities, making it an ideal family retreat.
Beaches & Coastline
Fraserburgh Beach
Enjoy golden sands and sea air at this welcoming Scottish coastal spot where four-legged friends can join the family fun, plus wheelchair access makes it easy for all to visit.
Bowling Alleys
Strikers at Fraserburgh Leisure Centre
Bowl a strike at this ten-pin bowling venue within Fraserburgh Leisure Centre on Seaforth Street, featuring onsite parking and a restaurant serving food and snacks for hungry bowlers.
Museums & Galleries
The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses
Discover Scotland's maritime heritage at this unique attraction housed in Kinnaird Head, showcasing the fascinating history of the nation's coastal beacons and their keepers.
Castles & Palaces
Tolquhon Castle
Explore the atmospheric ruins of this 16th-century fortified mansion near Tarves, where families can enjoy a picnic while discovering Scottish history. Wheelchair accessible with parking and toilets onsite.
Beaches & Coastline
Balmedie Beach
This expansive sandy shore near Aberdeen offers a restaurant and car park for visitors, though families should note the lack of toilet facilities and wheelchair access. Outside food isn't permitted.
Parks & Play Areas
Formartines Visitors Centre
A rural play area in Tarves with an onsite restaurant serving meals and snacks, though facilities are limited with no toilets or wheelchair access available.
Museums & Galleries
Stonehaven Tolbooth Museum
This historic harbourside museum welcomes families for a fascinating glimpse into local heritage, with snacks on offer and the option to enjoy your own picnic by the water.
Petting Farms & Zoos
Tamala Farm Experience
Visit this Aberdeen petting zoo where little ones can get close to friendly farm animals in pushchair-accessible grounds that include baby changing facilities for family convenience.
Adventure & Activity Centres
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.
Horse Riding
The Cabin Equestrian Centre
Saddle up for family fun at this Ordyfauld riding centre, where young equestrians can enjoy horse activities in a welcoming countryside setting with basic facilities including toilets on site.
Ice & Roller Skating
Linx Ice Arena
Glide along the seafront at this accessible ice rink offering skating fun for families, with onsite parking and facilities including wheelchair access and toilets along Beach Promenade.
Adventure & Activity Centres
Transition Extreme
Push your limits at this action-packed Aberdeen venue featuring rock climbing walls, bouldering zones and a BMX track, plus an onsite café and full accessibility facilities for all visitors.
National Parks & Reserves
Seaton Park
This Bridge of Don green space offers families a place to stretch their legs with toilet facilities onsite, though visitors should note accessibility is limited and outside food isn't permitted.
Inflatable & Bounce Parks
Innoflate Aberdeen
Bouncy fun for all the family at this fully accessible inflatable play centre on Aberdeen's seafront, complete with baby changing facilities and wheelchair-friendly zones throughout.
Museums & Galleries
Aberdeen Science Centre
Hands-on interactive exhibits bring science to life at this engaging discovery hub where young minds can investigate everything from planet Earth to outer space. Fully accessible with baby changing facilities available.
Theme Parks & Funfairs
Codonas Amusement Park
Aberdeen's seafront funfair delivers thrills for the whole family with exciting rides, indoor play zones and ten-pin bowling. Fully accessible with baby facilities available.
Cinema & Theatre
Cineworld Aberdeen - Queens Links
Catch the latest blockbusters and special children's film screenings at this modern multiplex cinema in Queens Links Leisure Park, complete with snacks and accessible facilities.
Theme Parks & Funfairs
Queens Links Leisure Park
This entertainment complex on Links Road combines a cinema, fairground rides and dining options with play spaces for all ages, both inside and out, plus full facilities including accessible amenities.
Arcades & Gaming
Belong Aberdeen
Gaming enthusiasts will find state-of-the-art facilities at this modern esports venue within Sports Direct, complete with an onsite restaurant and full accessibility features including wheelchair access.
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