Aviemore is among the top destinations in Scotland to enjoy a relaxing family get away. Nestled in the gorgeous Cairngorms National Park, Aviemore is surrounded by a variety of wonderful family-friendly activities. With guaranteed fun for the whole family and entertainment at every turn You’ll find everything you need to have an unforgettable and enjoyable vacation. Aviemore along with the Cairngorms is set to become your family’s special playground.
1. Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Carrbridge
Landmark is a family-friendly adventure! It’s a unique destination with some amazing things to do. Imagine wild water coasters, a family friendly roller coaster and a tropical butterfly home with exotic plants and parakeets The mind-blowing ‘Wonderwood The Wonderwood’, High Ropes Trails and the Skydive. Are you brave enough to venture into the maze filled with bubbling mud pools, hazardous caverns, dangerous creatures and a magic waterfall gateway? A season ticket or a weekly pass is required because one visit isn’t enough.
2. Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore
Cairngorm Mountain is a popular spot for hill-walkers and families as well as snowsports enthusiasts and also the home of the highest postbox ….postcards on the market! If you’re an adventurous family , consider a guided walk to the top of Cairngorm Mountain and explore the glacial landscape on the plateau. Or, at the base station, take tubing slide or the adventure playground. In winter, you can ski or snowboard, and there are schools for snowsports to help you start or improve your technique.
3. Rothiemurchus, Aviemore
Rothiemurchus is a unique spot located in the heart of Cairngorms National Park that lies on the border of Aviemore. It is a great place to relax and enjoy a tour here, in stunning surroundings and wildlife such as deer and red squirrels in company. Rothiemurchus is a wonderful place to visit and offers plenty of possibilities for adventure. There’s something for everyone of all ages and you can participate in a myriad of adventures like Feeding the Deer, a Hairy Coo Safari Treezone Aerial Adventure Park, fishing, Quad Bike Treks, Pony Treks as well as Paddle Boarding the River Spey and Family Rafting just to name the few. After all that fresh air you can enjoy a good piece of cake at the Barn Cafe or enjoy some retail treatment at the Rothiemurchus Centre.
4. The Fun House located at Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, Aviemore
The fun House is a great outdoor option, and is situated within the Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel. Many of you will remember it as the place where you could find Cyril the Squirrel during childhood visits to Aviemore on family holidays. It is a fantastic place to visit with a soft play area, 18 hole mini golf, mini bowling and video arcade. The American 1950’s-themed diner serves up children-friendly menus to kick off your visit.
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5. Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore
The Highland Folk Museum is Britain’s first open-air museum that is located on a land area that is mile long. The museum is alive and well and takes you on a journey through the past. The kids will be thrilled by the play park and township houses . You can lure them in with a visit to the old-fashioned sweetie shop. If you’re a fan of the novels and television series Outlander that has a huge cult following, then you’ve found the right spot. In 2014, the 1700s Highland Township was used as filming locations for the show on TV.
6. Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig
At the Highland Wildlife Park you will discover Scottish wildlife and endangered species of the world’s mountains and tundra in a stunning Highland setting. It is the home of the UK’s first Polar bear cub for the past 25 years, it is an exciting time at the Park. As you enter the Park you are able to drive around the main reserve and then take a walk around the area on feet. This Park houses native mammals such as that of Scottish Wildcat and Capercaillie as also Amur Tigers, Snow Leopards, Polar Bears, Northern Lynx, European Grey Wolf and Japanese Macaque. We highly recommend taking the guided land rover trip round the main reserve or attending the daily talks. There is no additional cost to your entry ticket this is a great way to get insight from the animals’ keepers while driving around.
