Family days out

Things to do in Scottish Borders with kids.

Covering Galashiels, Hawick, Peebles, Melrose, Kelso, Jedburgh, Selkirk, Eyemouth, Innerleithen

The best family days out in Scottish Borders — 45 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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Days out & attractions

Abbotsford the home of Sir Walter Scott

Sir Walter Scott's 1800s baronial mansion, with his study & landscaped gardens.

Indoor & outdoor

Zoos & aquariums

Bird Gardens Scotland CIC

Bird Gardens Scotland CIC is a zoo and garden in Oxton featuring birds and landscaped grounds.

Indoor & outdoor

Farms & animals

Border Berries

Border Berries is a farm and food wholesaler in Rutherford, Roxburghshire, growing and supplying berries.

Days out & attractions

Border Ice Rink

Border Ice Rink in Kelso offers ice skating in a dedicated rink facility.

Indoor & outdoor

Museums & galleries

Borders Textile Towerhouse

Borders Textile Towerhouse is a museum in Hawick showcasing the region's textile heritage and history.

Days out & attractions

Cheeky Panda's Soft Play

Cheeky Panda's Soft Play is an amusement center in Galashiels offering soft play activities for children.

Indoor & outdoor

Outdoor & adventure

Coldingham Bay Beach

Swimming & hiking in a coastal landscape of white sands & grasslands known for seasonal flowers.

Outdoor🐶 Dog friendlyFree

Museums & galleries

Coldstream Museum

Coldstream Museum is a local museum showcasing the history and heritage of Coldstream.

Days out & attractions

Crafty Workshops Jedburgh

Crafty Workshops in Jedburgh offers hands-on creative activities for visitors interested in making and crafting.

Theatre & shows

Eastgate Theatre

Eastgate Theatre in Peebles is a performing arts venue hosting theatre productions and live events.

Swimming

Eyemouth Harbour

Eyemouth Harbour is a swimming pool and sports activity location in Eyemouth.

Museums & galleries

Eyemouth Museum Trust Ltd

Eyemouth Museum Trust Ltd is a museum in Eyemouth showcasing local history and heritage.

Swimming

Galashiels Swimming Pool

Galashiels Swimming Pool is a public swimming facility in the Scottish Borders town of Galashiels.

Play parks

Gibson Park

Gibson Park is a park in Melrose offering outdoor space for families and children to enjoy.

Forest & nature

Glentress Forest

Glentress Forest

Forest park offering hiking/biking trails, a treetop adventure course & scenic nature views.

Outdoor🐶 Dog friendlyFree

Museums & galleries

Halliwell's House Museum

Halliwell's House Museum is a museum in Selkirk showcasing local history and heritage.

Farms & animals

Harestanes Country Park

Harestanes Country Park is a playground in Jedburgh where children can enjoy outdoor play.

Outdoor🐶 Dog friendlyFree

Play parks

Harmony Garden (National Trust for Scotland)

Harmony Garden is a National Trust for Scotland garden in Melrose with period planting and historic features.

Museums & galleries

Hawick Museum

Hawick Museum is located in Wilton Lodge Park and showcases local history and heritage.

Days out & attractions

Jacksons At Jedburgh

Jacksons At Jedburgh is a tourist attraction and event venue located in the Scottish Borders town of Jedburgh.

Indoor & outdoor

Days out & attractions

Jedburgh Abbey

Jedburgh Abbey is a historic tourist attraction and place of worship in the Scottish Borders town of Jedburgh.

Indoor & outdoor

Museums & galleries

Jedburgh Castle Jail & Museum

Jedburgh Castle Jail & Museum is a museum housed in a historic jail building in Jedburgh.

Museums & galleries

John Buchan Story Museum

Museum dedicated to the life and works of author John Buchan in Peebles.

Play parks

Kailzie Estate

Walled botanical garden with glasshouses, wild gardens, woodland & burnside walks, plus a cafe.