Things to Do in Maud
13 attractions and days out
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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