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Family days out

Things to do in Argyll & Bute with kids.

Covering Oban, Helensburgh, Dunoon, Campbeltown, Rothesay, Lochgilphead, Tarbert, Inveraray

The best family days out in Argyll & Bute — 37 places to explore, from soft play and farm parks to holiday clubs and theatre. Filter by age, price and indoor or outdoor to plan your day.

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5.0(13)

Farms & animals

Achinreir Farm

Oban

Achinreir Farm is a working farm near Barcaldine offering farm-based activities and experiences.

Outdoor
4.6(778)

Play parks

Ardardan Estate

Dumbarton

Ardardan Estate is a tea house and food store in Cardross offering refreshments and local products.

Outdoor
4.7(501)

Forest & nature

Ardkinglas Woodland Garden

Cairndow

Woodland garden in Cairndow offering peaceful outdoor exploration among trees and plants.

Indoor & outdoor🐶 Dog friendly
4.6(5)

Days out & attractions

Ardmore Point

Isle of Islay

Ardmore Point is a natural feature offering outdoor exploration and scenic views in a coastal setting.

Outdoor🐶 Dog friendlyFree
4.6(361)

Play parks

Arduaine Garden

Oban

Arduaine Garden is a botanical garden in Arduaine with a variety of plants and landscaped grounds to explore.

Outdoor
4.4(336)

Swimming

Atlantis Leisure Centre Oban

Oban

Atlantis Leisure Centre in Oban offers indoor play, swimming, sports facilities and tennis courts for families.

Indoor & outdoor

Days out & attractions

Auchindrain Township

Inveraray

Auchindrain Township is a locality in Scotland offering a glimpse into traditional rural life and heritage.

Indoor & outdoor
4.8(1813)

Play parks

Benmore Botanic Garden

Dunoon

Sprawling 120-acre collection of plants, notably rhododendrons, plus redwoods & scenic views.

Outdoor
4.7(156)

Museums & galleries

Bute Museum

Isle of Bute

Bute Museum is a museum on the Isle of Bute showcasing local history and heritage.

Indoor
4.5(36)

Museums & galleries

Campbeltown Heritage Centre

Campbeltown

Campbeltown Heritage Centre is a museum showcasing the local history and heritage of Campbeltown.

Indoor
4.8(210)

Days out & attractions

Campbeltown Picture House

Campbeltown

Campbeltown Picture House is a movie theater showing films in Campbeltown.

Indoor & outdoor
4.5(162)

Museums & galleries

Castle House Museum

Dunoon

Castle House Museum in Dunoon is a museum housed in a historic castle building.

Indoor
4.4(976)

Forest & nature

Dunollie Castle & Woodland

Oban

The castle ruins & woodlands of the Clan MacDougall ancestral home house a museum, gift shop & cafe.

OutdoorFree
4.4(976)

Museums & galleries

Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds

Oban

The castle ruins & woodlands of the Clan MacDougall ancestral home house a museum, gift shop & cafe.

Indoor
4.5(1522)

Days out & attractions

Dunstaffnage Castle

Oban

Ruined waterside castle of the MacDougall clan chief, with a Flora MacDonald connection in 1746.

Indoor & outdoor
4.8(31)
Accessible

Forest & nature

Etive Mor Waterfall

Ballachulish

Etive Mor Waterfall is a scenic natural waterfall attraction near Ballachulish in the Scottish Highlands.

Outdoor🐶 Dog friendlyFree
4.6(361)

Play parks

Ganavan

Oban

Ganavan is a park in Oban offering outdoor space for families to explore and enjoy.

Outdoor
4.6(456)

Play parks

Geilston Garden

Dumbarton

Open seasonally, this walled garden established in 1797 has a playground, pathways & a floral maze.

Outdoor🐶 Dog friendlyFree
4.6(6023)

Days out & attractions

Inveraray Castle

Inveraray

18th-century, Gothic-style Clan Campbell castle home, with tapestry collection in lavish interiors.

Indoor & outdoor🐶 Dog friendly
4.6(6023)

Days out & attractions

Inveraray Castle Adventure Playground

Inveraray

18th-century, Gothic-style Clan Campbell castle home, with tapestry collection in lavish interiors.

Outdoor🐶 Dog friendlyFree
4.6(2681)

Museums & galleries

Inveraray Jail and Escape Room

Inveraray

Inveraray Jail is a historical museum where you can explore a preserved jail and try an escape room experience.

Indoor
4.8(1031)

Outdoor & adventure

Isle of Arran

Isle of Arran KA27

Scottish island in the Firth of Clyde featuring villages, walking routes, golf & Brodick Castle.

Outdoor🐶 Dog friendly
4.7(386)

Outdoor & adventure

Isle of Bute

Isle of Bute PA20

Accessible by ferry, this cozy island offers medieval ruins, Victorian buildings, beaches & gardens.

Outdoor🐶 Dog friendly
4.4(85)

Play parks

Kidston Park

Helensburgh

Kidston Park is a park in Helensburgh where families can enjoy outdoor space and activities.

Outdoor