Family trip to Aberdeen with children. Ideas on where to go with your child
Aberdeen is a great place for those who like to spend time outdoors and prefer active entertainment. A huge selection of parks and entertainment centers interesting for family visits as well as some cultural sites are available here for tourists with children. The largest and most interesting amusement park of Aberdeen is Codonas Amusement Park. It is located in a very picturesque area, right on the coast. The park has an enormous selection of attractions, an excellent Ferris wheel, a variety of game simulators and a go-cart center. Adults can play on mini-golf courses. For the youngest visitors in the park, there are various carousels, while older children together with their parents can relax in the bowling center.
Guests of Aberdeen will have an opportunity to spend a few days in one of the charming historic hotels. Special atmosphere of past years is typical for Norwood Hall hotel. It occupies an … Open
Old resort town of Aberdeen is literally created for a romantic stay, and the right choice of the hotel will make vacations even more comfortable. Copthorne Aberdeen housed in a renovated … Open
Sport enthusiasts are very popular with the Transition Extreme climbing wall. It can be visited both with preschool children and teenagers. Suitable walls for wall climbing can be found for all. Visitors of the climbing wall are always watched by trainers, so the entertainment promises to be not only interesting, but also safe. Near the entertainment center, there is a large selection of cozy restaurants and cafes where you can restore your strength after an active recreation.
The main shopping street of Aberdeen is Union Street. Its length is about 1000 meters. On this street you can find clothing stores of popular European brands. You can visit a big Zara store, … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Aberdeen and surroundings
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Amusement parks near Aberdeen
♥ Amusement park 'Codonas Amusement Park' , 2.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Pleasureland Arbroath' , 71.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Codonas Amusement Park' , 2.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Pleasureland Arbroath' , 71.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
Aquariums in Aberdeen and nearby
♥ Aquarium 'Macduff Aquarium' Macduff, 64.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Aquarium 'St Andrews Aquarium' St Andrews, 97.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Aquarium 'Deep Sea World' North Queensferry, 148 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Aquarium 'Macduff Aquarium' Macduff, 64.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Aquarium 'St Andrews Aquarium' St Andrews, 97.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Aquarium 'Deep Sea World' North Queensferry, 148 km from the center. On the map Photo
Zoos and gardens in/near Aberdeen
♥ Zoo 'Camperdown Wildlife Centre' , Dundee, 92.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Zoo 'Edinburgh Zoo' Edinburgh, Scotland, 150.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Zoo 'Camperdown Wildlife Centre' , Dundee, 92.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Zoo 'Edinburgh Zoo' Edinburgh, Scotland, 150.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
Famous sights of Aberdeen
Craigievar Castle
From the series “The Greatest Castles of Scotland”
Check on the map: Distance from Aberdeen center - 37.8 km.
Nowadays the castle has a great collection of historical artefacts: furniture of the 17th-18th centuries and works of art. During the First World War, the castle was used for hospital needs. Unfortunately, a lot of valuable things were lost. The castle is surrounded by an old garden. It is a nice place for walks. There you can see a hundred years trees and, in the summertime, people can have a picnic or become a part of the open-air event. Excursions are organized only in summer. …
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Glenbuchat Castle
From the series “The Greatest Castles of Scotland”
Check on the map: Distance from Aberdeen center - 57.5 km.
From 1948 the castle is under control of the state. It is open for visitors during the whole year. Notwithstanding that the old castle doesn’t have a roof, all elements of the construction were saved. The last owner of the castle was John Gordon, a famous leader of Jacobite’s rebellions of 1715 and 1745. After the Battle of Culloden, he had to leave motherland and died in exile. The castle step by step fell into a state of neglect. …
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Huntly Castle
From the series “The Greatest Castles of Scotland”
Check on the map: Distance from Aberdeen center - 54.5 km.
In the nearest 300 years the castle had seen several destroying battleships and at the beginning of the 18th century, the castle became empty. Locals took stones and other building materials and used them to strengthen their houses. Huntly Castle is placed in a quite beautiful natural area, it is surrounded by a large softwood forest. The castle stays on the shore of Raveron river. This area is quite good for walks. …
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Children attractions (aquaparks, zoos, amusement parks) on the map of Aberdeen
Guide to sightseeing and entertainment for children in Aberdeen - parks, attractions, museums, zoos, water-parks. All fascinating and educational sites of Aberdeen, which are must visit and see for your child. Find out the best discovery routes and places for kids (local theaters, exhibitions and museums), where you can spend quality time together. Aberdeen for families with children.