# 8 Family days out in The Orkney Isles (2026)

> 8 family days out in The Orkney Isles, best reviewed first — including Skara Brae Prehistoric Village. Ratings, locations and details.

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8 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 1 September 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All attractions and things to do in The Orkney Isles](https://staycation.co.uk/the-orkney-isles/attractions)

[Families 9](https://staycation.co.uk/the-orkney-isles/attractions/family-friendly)

[Stromness Skara Brae Prehistoric Village ★ 4.7 (2,583) Step into Scotland's ancient past at this remarkably preserved 5,000-year-old Stone Age settlement, where families can explore original dwellings and discover how Neolithic people lived on Orkney's windswept coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/the-orkney-isles/attractions/skara-brae-prehistoric-village) [Stromness Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Museum ★ 4.8 (392) Explore the dramatic naval heritage of Orkney's famous wartime anchorage through fascinating exhibits at this Hoy museum dedicated to Scapa Flow's maritime history.](https://staycation.co.uk/the-orkney-isles/attractions/scapa-flow-visitor-centre-and-museum) [Burray Fossil and Heritage Centre ★ 4.6 (417) Discover ancient treasures and local history on Burray at this accessible museum showcasing fascinating fossils and island heritage, with wheelchair-friendly facilities throughout.](https://staycation.co.uk/the-orkney-isles/attractions/fossil-and-heritage-centre) [Orkney Tomb of the Eagles ★ 4.6 (358) Explore this fascinating 5,000-year-old burial chamber where ancient remains and eagle bones were discovered, complete with visitor facilities including accessible toilets and picnic areas.](https://staycation.co.uk/the-orkney-isles/attractions/tomb-of-the-eagles) [Orkney Kirbuster Museum ★ 4.9 (170) Step back in time at this traditional Orkney farmhouse museum in Birsay, where visitors can explore authentic island heritage while enjoying picnic grounds and an onsite restaurant.](https://staycation.co.uk/the-orkney-isles/attractions/kirbuster-museum) [Kirkwall The Orkney Museum ★ 4.6 (232) Discover Orkney's fascinating heritage at this wheelchair-accessible museum in historic Tankerness House, showcasing island life through the ages in the heart of Kirkwall.](https://staycation.co.uk/the-orkney-isles/attractions/the-orkney-museum) [Stromness The Pier Arts Centre ★ 4.7 (126) Experience rotating art exhibitions and creative family workshops throughout the year at this Stromness gallery on the Orkney Isles, where visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic.](https://staycation.co.uk/the-orkney-isles/attractions/the-pier-arts-centre) [Harray Corrigal Farm Museum ★ 4.7 (57) Step back in time at this traditional Orkney farmstead where little ones can discover rural island life, complete with onsite dining and baby-friendly facilities in the Harray countryside.](https://staycation.co.uk/the-orkney-isles/attractions/corrigal-farm-museum)

## Quick answers

How many family days out are there in The Orkney Isles?+

We list 8 in The Orkney Isles. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family days out in The Orkney Isles are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Skara Brae Prehistoric Village (4.7/5, 2,583 reviews), Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Museum (4.8/5, 392 reviews) and Fossil and Heritage Centre (4.6/5, 417 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.