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Family days out

Things to do in Inverclyde with kids.

Covering Greenock, Port Glasgow, Gourock, Kilmacolm, Wemyss Bay

The best family days out in Inverclyde — 25 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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Autism / ASN friendly
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Free carer entry
Wheelchair access
Buggy friendly
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Makaton
4.5(1085)

Days out & attractions

Beacon Arts Centre

Greenock

Modern riverside arts venue with 2 performance spaces, rehearsal facilities and a bistro/bar.

Indoor & outdoor
4.4(246)

Play parks

Birkmyre Park

Kilmacolm

Birkmyre Park is a park in Kilmacolm offering outdoor space for families to enjoy.

Outdoor
4.2(2262)
Accessible

Play parks

Cardwell Garden Centre

Gourock

Cardwell Garden Centre in Gourock offers plants and gardening supplies alongside a cafe, gift shop and pet care facilities.

Indoor & outdoor🐶 Dog friendly

Outdoor & adventure

Esplanade

Greenock PA16

Esplanade is a route in Esplanade offering outdoor exploration opportunities for families.

Outdoor🐶 Dog friendlyFree
4.4(851)

Play parks

Finlaystone Country Estate

Port Glasgow

Relaxed self-contained cottages offering Wi-Fi, set in gardens & woodlands.

Indoor & outdoor
4.4(851)

Play parks

Finlaystone Country Park

Port Glasgow

Relaxed self-contained cottages offering Wi-Fi, set in gardens & woodlands.

Outdoor
4.3(52)

Days out & attractions

Gourock Highland Games

Greenock

Gourock Highland Games is an amusement center offering traditional Highland Games entertainment and activities.

Indoor & outdoor
4.7(47)

Outdoor & adventure

Gourock Promenade

Gourock

Gourock Promenade is a park in Ashton offering outdoor space for families to enjoy.

Outdoor🐶 Dog friendlyFree
4.5(596)

Museums & galleries

Greenock Cut Visitor Centre & walks

Cornalees

Visitor centre offering information and guided walks around the historic Greenock Cut waterway.

Outdoor🐶 Dog friendlyFree
4.5(569)

Swimming

Inverclyde Leisure Gourock Outdoor Pool

Gourock

Outdoor swimming pool in Gourock with gym and sports facilities.

Indoor
5.0(110)

Days out & attractions

Kilmacolm Farm Tours

Kilmacolm

Kilmacolm Farm Tours offers guided tours of a working farm in Kilmacolm.

Indoor & outdoor
4.2(184)

Multi-sport camp

Lady Octavia Sports Centre

Greenock

Lady Octavia Sports Centre in Greenock offers a range of sports facilities and activities for the whole family.

Indoor & outdoor
4.7(111)
Accessible

Outdoor & adventure

Lunderston Bay

Gourock

Lunderston Bay is a park in Gourock offering outdoor space for families to explore and enjoy.

Outdoor🐶 Dog friendlyFree
4.8(719)
Accessible

Days out & attractions

Lyle Hill Viewpoint

Greenock

Elevated point offering vistas of the river & town, plus a memorial honoring French forces of WWII.

OutdoorFree
4.4(658)

Farms & animals

Newark Castle

Port Glasgow

Historic castle in Port Glasgow offering a glimpse into Scotland's medieval past.

Indoor & outdoor
4.3(146)

Swimming

Port Glasgow Swimming Pool

Port Glasgow

Port Glasgow Swimming Pool is a public swimming facility offering swimming activities for the community.

Indoor
4.6(306)

Days out & attractions

Ravenscraig Activity Centre

Greenock

Ravenscraig Activity Centre is a sports and fitness facility in Greenock offering gym and activity-based recreation.

Indoor & outdoor
4.8(18)

Zoos & aquariums

The Ark on the Clyde CIC

Port Glasgow

The Ark on the Clyde is a zoo located in Port Glasgow offering animal experiences for families.

Indoor & outdoor
4.3(762)

Days out & attractions

Waterfront Cinema

Greenock

Modern leisure complex cinema showing a program of mainstream movies, including 3D screenings.

Indoor & outdoor
4.0(687)

Outdoor & adventure

Waterfront Ice Rink

Greenock

Waterfront Ice Rink is an ice skating venue in Greenock offering a fun winter sport activity for families.

Indoor & outdoor

Swimming

Waterfront Leisure Complex

Greenock

Waterfront Leisure Complex is a leisure facility located in Greenock.

Indoor & outdoor
4.0(687)

Soft play

Waterfront Soft Play

Greenock

Waterfront Soft Play is a soft play facility in Greenock offering indoor play activities for children.

Indoor & outdoor
4.5(168)

Outdoor & adventure

Wemyss Bay Beach & Pier Walks

Wemyss Bay

Wemyss Bay Beach & Pier Walks offers seaside walks along the beach and pier in this Scottish coastal town.

Outdoor🐶 Dog friendlyFree
4.6(306)

Multi-sport camp

X-Height Climbing Academy

Greenock

X-Height Climbing Academy is a climbing gym in Greenock offering sports activities for fitness and training.

Indoor & outdoor