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Family days out

Things to do in Shetland with kids.

Covering Lerwick, Scalloway, Brae

The best family days out in Shetland — 16 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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4.3(15)

Museums & galleries

Bressay Heritage Centre

Shetland

Bressay Heritage Centre is a museum exploring the history and heritage of Bressay.

Indoor
4.6(256)

Days out & attractions

Clickimin Broch area walks

Shetland

Explore historic walks around Clickimin Broch, an ancient archaeological site in Shetland.

Outdoor🐶 Dog friendlyFree
4.7(50)

Theatre & shows

Garrison Theatre

Shetland

Garrison Theatre is a performing arts venue in Lerwick hosting theatre productions and events.

Indoor
4.8(893)

Days out & attractions

Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement

Shetland

Archaeological site with 4000+ years of human settlement remains from Neolithic to medieval times.

Indoor & outdoor
4.8(893)

Days out & attractions

Jarlshof Prehistoric Site

Shetland

Jarlshof is a prehistoric archaeological site in Shetland showcasing ancient settlements and historical remains.

Indoor & outdoor
4.7(248)

Days out & attractions

Mareel Arts Centre

Shetland

Mareel is a multi-purpose arts centre in Lerwick offering live music, films, events and educational activities.

Indoor & outdoor
4.7(145)

Museums & galleries

Old Haa Museum and Tearoom

Shetland

Old Haa Museum and Tearoom in Burravoe offers museum exhibits alongside a tearoom for refreshments.

Indoor
4.3(207)

Days out & attractions

Scalloway Castle

Shetland

Remains of the castle of an infamous earl, with a tower built around 1599.

Outdoor🐶 Dog friendlyFree
4.6(432)

Museums & galleries

Scalloway Museum

Shetland

Exhibits about the covert missions between Shetland & Norway, prehistoric settlement & more.

Indoor
4.7(1173)

Museums & galleries

Shetland Museum & Archives

Shetland

Shetland Museum & Archives showcases the history, culture and heritage of the Shetland Islands through exhibits and collections.

Indoor
4.5(124)

Museums & galleries

Shetland Textile Museum

Shetland

Shetland Textile Museum showcases the history and heritage of textile production in Shetland.

Indoor
4.9(620)

Outdoor & adventure

St Ninian’s Isle Beach

Shetland

St Ninian's Isle Beach is a scenic spot in Shetland offering beautiful coastal views.

Outdoor🐶 Dog friendlyFree
4.8(995)

Forest & nature

Sumburgh Head Nature Reserve

Shetland

Sumburgh Head is a nature reserve and park offering visitors access to natural landscapes and wildlife.

Outdoor🐶 Dog friendlyFree
4.6(125)

Museums & galleries

Tangwick Haa Museum

Shetland

Tangwick Haa Museum is a museum in Shetland showcasing local history and heritage.

Indoor
4.7(149)

Museums & galleries

The Shetland Crofthouse Museum

Shetland

A museum showcasing traditional Shetland croft house life and heritage.

Indoor
4.6(105)

Museums & galleries

Unst Heritage Centre

Unst

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

Indoor