Be Inspired: School Summer Holiday Activities
School's out for summer. Let the fun begin!
Teachers are celebrating, the kids are already swinging from the curtains, and grown-ups everywhere are wondering how to keep their little bundles of energy amused for seven long weeks.
Well, wonder no more!
From messy art classes to muddy bike trails, sporty summer camps to animal encounters, you will find a brilliant list of classes, activities, and outdoor adventures guaranteed to keep them smiling - and you sane – all summer long.
Think full day camps where you can drop-and-go, free and budget-friendly ideas for quality family time, and heaps of inspiration to help you fill the hours and make the most of these precious summer days.
Perth City Centre
Kids Art Class Summer Art Camp
Perth Business Centre, 30th Jun to 15th Aug
Kids Art Class is run by Sara Barr, a qualified primary school teacher of nearly 20 years, with an art degree from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee.
This fun, sociable and creative class is guaranteed to keep the kids busy during the school holidays, as well as offering the ideal opportunity to meet new friends, share creativity, and take part in art projects.
Classes are designed for all ages and abilities, and everyone is encouraged to find their own art style. This is where kids can build confidence in themselves, enjoy what they’re doing and feel proud of their achievements.
Prices
- 9am -12pm - £22 per session
- 1pm - 4pm - £22 per session
- 9am - 4pm - £44 per session
- Mon to Fri - £200
For full day classes, bring a packed lunch, water bottle and suitable outdoor clothing.
Full days, half days, weekly classes, family workshops and adult classes are just some of the creative offerings at Kids Art Class.
More Info |www.kidsartperth.co.uk
Culture Perth and Kinross
Across Perth and Kinross, all year round
This summer, why not make it your mission to discover the free events and activities happening in Culture Perth and Kinross venues.
For example, have you visited the Stone of Destiny at Perth Museum yet? The museum has other fabulous exhibits such as the Carpow Logboat and the NUWSS (National Union of Women’s Suffrage Society) Banner.
There are loads of interesting items to view that you can discuss with the kids and the exhibits are always changing, so, you will always find something new. Then pop into the Stone Cafe for a spot of lunch or just a coffee and home-baked cake.
Or take a wander around the fantastic Perth Art Gallery, one of the UK's oldest collections, which highlights works by influential modern Scottish artists and is now the new home of the Fergusson Collection, featuring works by JD Fergusson and Margaret Morris. Younger kids will love their newly refreshed Hands On Art space. The gallery also offers family activities, a shop, coffee bar and toilets.
What about a visit to your local library? Another brilliant free resource during those weather challenging days. AK Bell Library is the main public library for Perth and Kinross, where you can learn about the history and culture of Perthshire, explore the children's library, grab a coffee or use the free Wi-Fi.
There are always great talks,events and workshops on offer at the library (check out the website for more details) or pop along to the Book Sale, June 13th and 14th. (AK Bell 9.30am-3.30 pm)
The Summer holidays are the perfect opportunity to tempt the kids away from phones or devices and embrace the diverse culture right here on your doorstep.
More info | www.culturepk.org.uk
Climbing Summer Holiday Sessions
Academy of Sport and Wellbeing, Perth College UHI, 29th Jun to 17th Aug
Whether your child is brand new to climbing, or a more experienced climber, these fun sessions at Perth College Academy of Sport and Wellbeing are the perfect way for them to burn off some summer energy.
Running seven days a week, at a variety of times this 1.5 hour climbing session is suitable for children aged 5+. (if under 7 years old parent/guardian must stay within the building during the session)
There is a maximum of 4 in a group and all sessions are led by a qualified instructor. Children should wear sports clothing, clean trainers and have long hair tied back. Remember to pack a water bottle - it's thirsty work!
£12.50 per child
More info | www.perth.uhi.ac.uk
Self-Led Pickleball and Badminton Court Hire
Academy of Sport and Wellbeing, Perth College UHI, 29th Jun to 17th Aug
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Looking to stay active this summer at your own pace? Why not book in and enjoy self-led pickleball and badminton court hire in the indoor sports hall at the Academy of Sport and Wellbeing at Perth College UHI.
Perfect for families, friends, or small groups, this flexible, cost-effective option includes full use of a court and all equipment needed - just bring your energy and enthusiasm!
Courts can be booked in one-hour blocks offering excellent value for a summer activity that’s weatherproof and accessible to all skill levels
- £12.50 per hour
- Suitable for all ages although under 16's must be accompanied by an adult
Whether you're a complete beginner or brushing up on your skills, these sessions offer a great way to stay fit, have fun, and enjoy some friendly competition.
More info | www.perth.uhi.ac.uk
Willowgate Adventure, Survival and Fishing Days
Willowgate Adventure Centre, Perth, Throughout Summer
Offering a wide range of adventure days, the award-winning Willowgate Adventure Centre is always a favourite for making new friends and lots of memories. Depending on what you book kids will spend time on both land and water, with the fully qualified instructors changing up activites to keep them fully engaged and entertained.
Priced from £30 to £40, Adventure Days include:
- 50/50 Adventure Day, 7 - 14 years
- Celtic Warrior Day, 7 - 14 years
- Fishing and Survival Adventure Day, 7 - 14 years
- Mini Adventure Day, 5 - 7 years
- Scavenger Hunt Capture the Flag Adventure Day, 7 - 14 years
- Water Adventure Day, 7 - 14 years
When on dry land, they might shoot some arrows at the archery range, run wild orienteering, or pick up survival skills inside the bushcraft hut. On water, they could be paddling in a kayak or testing their balance on a stand-up paddleboard.
During the busy summer months, they have various start and finish times depending on age.
What to bring: Towel, shoes for the water, swimwear for under a wetsuit, change of clothes, lunch, snacks and drinks.
More info | www.willowgateactivitycentre.co.uk
Live Active Leisure Sporting Days and Camps
LAL venues across Perth and Kinross, throughout summer
Live Active Leisure's Junior Holiday Activities are designed to keep your kids active and entertained all holiday long. One of the area's most popular holiday programmes, your child can splash, score and bat their way through seven long weeks!
While you're booking for summer holidays, why not plan ahead and book the whole year in advance including October holiday and November in-service activities.
Camps and Sessions outline below, please see the Live Active Leisure website for full details.
- Camps: Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm. See programme for locations.
(Children must have completed P1)
- Football Camps: A fun, inclusive and energetic camp for players of all skill levels. SFA qualified coaches will ensure every child develops their abilities in a safe and supportive environment. P1 - P7. £82 for a five day camp.
- Cricket: Master essential skills including batting, bowling and fielding through small group coaching, practice matches, and fun skill-building games. P1 - S6. £82 for a five day camp.
- Sport & Splash: Jump into exciting activities both in the swimming pool and sportshall. Activities may include football, basketball, athletics, tennis, fun floats and more! P1 - P7 in Kinross. 8 - 12 yrs in Perth, Crieff, Aberfeldy & Blairgowrie. £122.75 for a five day camp.
- Gymnastics: Budding gymnasts can leap, balance, and tumble their way to new skills using a wide range of equipment including floor, vault, beam, trampette, bars, and our amazing air floors and air tracks! P1 - P7. £49.10 for a two day camp. Also available at £8.50 for a single day camp.
Individual Sessions: See programme for locations and times.
- Wee Springers : 1-5 yrs, 10 am-10.45pm & 11am -11.45pm , £5.10 per session , various locations. Designed for pre-schoolers, these high-energy sessions feature exciting climbing apparatus and floor equipment to help children build movement, balance, and coordination skills.
- Mini Kickers Sessions: 18 months - 5 yrs, £4.15 up to 3yrs, £5.10 for 3 to 5 yrs: The perfect first step into football! Designed to build confidence, teamwork, and coordination, these sessions are packed with energy, imagination, and skill-building.
- Sport & Splash: P1 - P7 in Kinross, 8 - 12yrs in Perth, Crieff, Aberfeldy & Blairgowrie. £24.55 (single day camp) Jump into exciting activities both in the swimming pool and sportshall. Activities may include football, basketball, athletics, tennis, fun floats and more!
Live Active Breadalbane Community Campus Only, P1 to P7
- Dance: This high-energy camp combines fun choreography, creative games, and friendship building activities.
16th & 17th July and 30th & 31st July, 10am-3pm. £49.10 for a two day camp - Adventure Camp: Young explorers will conquer climbing, master bush craft skills, embark on thrilling treasure hunts and more in this action-packed camp.
28th & 29th July, 10am - 3pm. £49.10 (two day camp)
Find out more information including details of how to book on the Live Active website. Holiday camps must be pre-booked, and Live Active recommend you book activity sessions in advance too.
More info | www.liveactive.co.uk
FREE PKC Early Learning & Childcare Summer Activities
Various locations and dates throughout summer, 10am-3pm.
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Free Play in the Park Sessions
Aimed at supporting all families across the area, the Early Learning & Childcare Team from PKC is running a variety of family play activities across the parks of Perth and Kinross.
There will be a main session daily, and everyone is invited to turn up and join in the fun. No need to book - the teams will be easily identifiable with Perth & Kinross Council Play banners on display!
Daily Activities will include den building, fire workshop, bubble workshop, planting workshop, games, junk modelling, sports, and games. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Locations include:
- Abernethy Park
- Auchterarder Public Park
- Blairgowrie and Rattray Davie Park
- Larghan Victory Park
- Dunkled Play Park
- Errol Park
- North Inch Park, Perth
- South Inch Park, Perth
Free Summer Family Sessions
Sessions on offer include craft and STEM session, den building sesion, parachute games and rhymetime session or a family sports session. All sessions are free but you must prebook as spaces are limited.
Available in over 20 schools and community campuses across the area, we suggest you follow the link to find out what is happening near you!
More info | www.pkc.gov.uk
Home Start Summer Open Day
North Inch & 5A Atholl Place,30th July
Home-Start Perth and Kinross is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age.
They are there for parents when they are needed the most, because childhood can’t wait.
So pop along between 12pm and 3pm, to meet the team, ask questions and meet new people.
You'll be able to see round the new offices and then go over the road and join in the family fun, where there will be a bouncy castles, games and more.
More info | www.homestartperthandkinross.org >
The Black Watch Castle and Museum
Perth City Centre, various dates
Battlefield Beacons - Drop-In Crafts, 15th July
£5 per child (includes one accompanying adult) | Time: 10 am – 12 pm | For children aged 5–7 years
Craft your own decorative lamp using jars and materials while discovering how Moonlight Batteries used light on the battlefield during WW2.
Monty's Moonlight - Drop-Off Workshops, 16th July
£17.50 per child (includes a drink and snack) | Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm | For children aged 8–12 years
Conduct a fun experiment with light to discover how Monty’s Moonlight helped troops during wartime, then build your own searchlight to take home.
Music Makers - Drop in Crafts, 22nd July
£5 per child (includes one accompanying adult) | Time: 10 am – 12 pm | For children aged 5–7 years
These relaxed, family-friendly sessions must be attended with an accompanying adult. Each session includes a themed craft activity linked to the fascinating stories of The Black Watch, giving children a chance to create, learn, and take home something special.
Pipes and Drums - Drop-Off Workshops, 23rd July
£17.50 per child (includes a drink and snack) | Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm | For children aged 8–12 years
Learn about the history of pipes and drums in The Black Watch, then have a go at putting together your own mini pipe and drum band through creative crafts.
Secret Messages - Drop-In Crafts, 29th July
£5 per child (includes one accompanying adult) | Time: 10 am – 12 pm | For children aged 5–7 years
Learn about secret wartime communication by creating invisible ink and wax messages, then use beads and string to try out Morse code.
Signals and Codes - Drop-Off Workshops, 30th July
£17.50 per child (includes a drink and snack) | Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm | For children aged 8–12 years
Dive into the fascinating world of military codes and signals. Practice sending your own coded messages and construct a telegraph model to take home.
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WW2 Victory Day - 9th August
£5 per child | £10 per adult | £25 Family Ticket (includes 2 adults and up to 4 children)Time: 11am – 3pm
Bring the whole family along to WW2 Victory Day at The Black Watch Castle and Museum to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day and VJ Day with a lively afternoon of music, activities and history for all ages.
Perfect for families and visitors looking for a memorable day out plus your ticket includes access to the museum.
More info | www.theblackwatch.co.uk
Falconry Displays
Scone Palace, 11th July and 15th Aug
Enjoy a fantastic falconry display and flying demonstration by the Raptor World team from The Scottish Deer Centre.
Join the team on the front lawn of Scone Palace where there will be a variety of falcons and owls for you to see and learn about from the experts. Feel the rush of adrenaline and awe as majestic birds of prey swoop overhead in dynamic flying displays-right above the picturesque lawns of Scone Palace.
After the display, have a wander around Scone Palace gardens and grounds, explore the adventure playground and try not to get lost in the legendary Murray Star Maze. After all that excercise, exitement and fresh air, it would be rude not to stop at the cafe for some well deserved refereshments.
Starts 12pm to 4 pm, flying at 2 pm.
Gardens Admission - Adult £13.00
The falconry show is included in the price of your admission ticket.
More info | www.scone-palace.co.uk
Kids go Free at Scone Palace
Step into the pages of Scottish history at Scone Palace — the crowning place of Scottish Kings — and enjoy a brilliant family day out where Kids Go Free this summer!
Children can stand on the famous Moot Hill and pose on the replica Stone of Destiny, explore 100 acres of grounds, and enjoy a fun treasure hunt inside the Palace with a small prize at the end. Let little ones burn off energy in the playground, navigate the Murray Star Maze, and look out for wildlife from peacocks to squirrels. Don’t miss Falconry Fridays (11th July & 15th August) or Circus Workshops (24th July) — all included with entry!
Families can recharge in the Palace coffee shop, with freshly baked treats, kids’ lunchboxes, and garden-grown ingredients. Round off your visit in the gift shop packed with books and treasures.
More info | www.scone-palace.co.uk
Kinross-shire
RSPB Loch Leven
Kinross, all year round
Loch Leven National Nature Reserve is a haven for families, nature lovers and wildlife watchers alike. Set on the southern shore of the loch, the reserve is home to swallows and breeding waders in spring and summer, migratory geese and whooper swans in autumn, and woodland birds all year round.
Red Squirrels are regularly seen around the visitor centre and woodland areas, while dragonflies and bees enjoy the ponds and wild flower meadow in the warmer months.
There are plenty of trails to explore including the Wetland Trail with bird hides, a steep woodland hill trail and the accessible, gentle Leafy Loop walk.
Visitors can relax in the picnic area overlooking the loch and surrounding hills. Families can hire pond dipping kits from April to October, Nature Quest backpacks and binoculars, and there is also a programme of self-led trails and events to suit the whole family.
Entry is free but activities or events are charged.
More info | www.events.rspb.org.uk
Kinross Activity Centre
Heatheryford Country Estate, various times
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Set in the beautiful countryside of Heatheryford Country Estate, just outside Kinross, Kinross Activity Centre offers a range of outdoor activities for groups looking for an exciting day out.
Qualified instructors will show you the ropes in archery, axe throwing, fly and bait fishing, laser clay pigeon shooting and air rifle shooting.
Or, if you have a budding photographer in the family they offer morning or afternoon slots to capture some natural wild photographs.
Morning and afternoon slots £15, weekly £50 or yearly £150.
The estate is home to spectacular ospreys in the summer, who feed several times a day at Kinross Fishery,(also on the estate), as well as the resident Kingfishers which are there all year round. Other fabulous wildlife photo opportunities may include, roe deer, badgers, red squirrels, pine martens, pheasants and otters.
At the rear of the fishery is a lovely woodland area where you can wander freely seeing the birds as nature intended.
Kinross Activity Centre also runs kids' outdoor activity camps throughout the year with PVG-approved instructors.
Open all year round, weather permitting from 8am to dusk.
More info | www.kinrossactivitycentre.co.uk
Highland and North Perthshire
Active Kids Adventure Park
Stanley, open seven days, all year round
Situated just north of Perth near Stanley, Active Kids is a fun-filled adventure park perfect for kids who love to play and, with both an indoor play and outdoor park to explore, it means that there is plenty for kids to enjoy whatever the weather.
Indoors, there’s a treehouse-themed playground along with a café offering a tasty range of fresh seasonal food, from the park’s popular children’s lunch boxes to delicious homemade hot meals.
There’s also a toy shop for both kids and adults to enjoy during their visit.Outside, the adventure park sits in a sprawling 11 acres of countryside.
There’s giant bouncing jelly pillows, pedal-powered go-karts, a huge pirate ship, a speedy zip-line as well as lots of other activities to discover.Kids can also meet some beautiful farm animals in the park including goats, pigs, chickens, fluffy alpacas and the park’s resident donkey duo, Jack and Lulu.
Age group: All ages
- Nearest village: Stanley
- Open: Seven days, 9.30am-4.30pm
- Price: Various pricing for indoor play and outdoor park.
More info | www.activekidsadventurepark.co.uk
Scottish Crannog Centre
Kenmore, seven days, 10am-5pm
The Scottish Crannog Centre is a family-friendly museum on the banks of Loch Tay, a couple of minutes’ drive from the village of Kenmore.
Showcasing the fascinating history of these prehistoric loch dwellings, the museum aims to engage and inform visitors about the lives of the people who made crannogs their home 2,500 years ago.
Your visit to The Scottish Crannog Centre includes a guided tour of the museum and artefacts as well as interactive demonstrations of ancient crafts and technologies.
Their enthusiastic team of knowledgeable and friendly Iron Age Interpreters will guide you through the crannog story, giving you a glimpse into pre-historic life, and showing you the skills and lives of folk 2,500 years ago in their newly built Iron Age village.
Tours run all day from 10am, with the last tour at 3pm. Please allow two hours for your visit. The cafe is also open serving hot and cold drinks and snacks during your visit. Dogs are always welcome!
More info | www.crannog.co.uk
Land Rover Experience Young Off-Roader
Dunkeld, seven days, 8.45am-4.45pm
Land Rover Experience Young Off-Roader is a junior Land Rover Experience programme for 11-17 year olds which puts the kids in the driver’s seat.
They will learn something new – and get that all-important adrenalin rush – going off-road on a specially designed driving assault course, tackling steep slopes, negotiating obstacles and driving through deep water.
With tuition from a specialist Land Rover instructor in a brand new, dual-controlled Defender 90, youngsters can increase their skills and confidence, impress their friends and have a lot of fun. The instructor will introduce them to the vehicle, teach them how to control it, then guide them as they drive round the agility arena before moving on to tackle a range of obstacles and challenges.
The sessions last for one hour, they are running seven days a week throughout the school holidays, and can even be shared with a friend (30 minutes driving each) for double the laughs! The Young Off-Roader experience includes a certificate to take away with you.
• Age group: Ages 11-17
• Nearest town: Dunkeld
• Price: £180 per vehicle (up to two junior drivers)
They also run Quad Treks 7 days a week and throughout the school holidays. This is for kids 12+ , so the whole family can get in on the action!
More info | www.youngoffroaderscotland.co.uk
The Hermitage
Dunkeld, always open
A perfect summer school holiday day out involves a walk amongst some of the most breath-taking nature that Scotland has to offer.
The kids can run, skip and jump to their hearts content and you can relax in the knowledge they're out in fresh air, away from their screens. Although, there are a few must do selfie -stops along the way!
Cared for by the National Trust for Scotland, this stretch of magical Perthshire forest just outside Dunkeld was an 18th century pleasure ground for the Dukes of Atholl.
Giant Douglas firs tower over you as you take the path to the roaring Black Linn waterfall, where the River Braan crashes into the foaming pools below. Deep in the woods, discover the picturesque 18th century folly known as Ossian’s Hall, which overlooks the stunning waterfall.
Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife as you walk along the River Braan – you might even spot signs of beavers or red squirrels darting about in the tree tops.
Top Tip: Look out for the totem pole carved from a Douglas fir by three native Canadians from the Squamish Nation of Vancouver.
More info | www.nts.org,uk
Blairgowrie & East Perthshire
Nature Nuts
Blairgowrie, open seven days, all year round
Based in Blairgowrie, Nature Nuts offers bespoke wildlife tours for all ages and abilities, giving animal lovers the opportunity to see some of Scotland’s most iconic fauna.
Whether you’d like to get up close to cute red squirrels, industrious beavers, a magnificent mountain hare or the elusive pine marten, Nature Nuts knows where to take you for the best possible viewings of these creatures, and many more, in their native habitats.
Expert in the field, Bob Smith, is simply nuts for nature. With his passion for the outdoors and its wild and eclectic inhabitants, he loves to share his knowledge with as many people, young and old, as possible. Bob delivers memorable tours for small groups, and with under-16s accompanied by an adult going free, Nature Nuts is a perfect school holiday outing for family and friends.
Bob’s beaver tours are especially popular – with a record of more than 2000 visitors to his local beaver colonies, Bob has an excellent success rate for sightings on these tours. You will have the opportunity to see adult beavers, yearlings and kits, as well as otters, kingfishers, foxes, roe deer and many other riverside residents.
Nature Nuts also takes groups to its secluded woodland hide where you could meet pine martens, sparrowhawks, woodpeckers, jays and red squirrels. Or venture further afield on a Munro Magic Tour to look for ptarmigan, mountain hares, red deer, red grouse and ring ouzel – all amid stunning mountain views.
• Age group: All ages
• Nearest town: Blairgowrie
• Open: Always open
• Price: Various prices. See website for details.
More info | www.nature-nuts.org
Glendoick Garden Centre
Glencarse, open seven days, all year round
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Glendoick is a multi-award winning garden centre, cafe, food hall and gift shop easily accessible on the A90 between Perth and Dundee. Founded as a specialist nursery in 1953, it now boasts a world-class array of plants and gardening equipment, an extensive homewares department, a range of ladies’ and gents’ clothing, mouth-watering food and drink, and attractive play areas for children.
The outdoor playpark, in the grounds of the garden centre, is open 9am-4.45pm every day, as long as weather permits, and is suitable for all ages and abilities. Children will love the large wooden frame for climbing and scrambling, as well as squeezing together on the basket swing, and enjoying the super-cool slide and wheelchair-accessible tunnel. For a quieter moment, there are interactive puzzles and a bug magnifying glass.
The play areas are free to use (but children must be supervised by an adult) when parents and carers are shopping or using the café at Glendoick. To keep up your little ones’ energy (and your own), the Garden Café serves hot and cold drinks, snacks,meals afternoon tea, and sweet treats and is beside the indoor soft play area.
Open all year round, seven days a week, Glendoick is the perfect pit-stop to treat yourself and the family … as well as helping you tame the jungle in your backyard.
• Age group: All ages
• Nearest village: Glencarse
• Open: Mon-Sat: 9am - 5pm,10am - 5pm on Sunday
• Price: Indoor and outdoor play areas free for customers
More info | www.glendoick.com
Strathearn & West Perthshire
Auchingarrich Wildlife and Adventure Park
Comrie, open seven days, all year round
Auchingarrich has more than 40 different animal species for you to meet and greet, several outdoor play areas, two indoor play barns (perfect for a rainy day), and the enticing Dizzy Duck Café with a range of refreshments such as hot drinks, home-made soup and generously filled sandwiches.(no park pass required to visit the cafe)
There are farm animals, exotic wildlife, reptiles and birds at Auchingarrich. See meerkats and lemurs, pigmy goats and micro pigs, emus and owls, chipmunks, otters, Scottish wildcats, marmosets … the list goes on!
Book a 30-minute animal experience, for an up-close encounter, where you will learn all about their diets and even hand feed the animals. Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a Zookeeper? Try the four hour zoo keeper experience. You will undertake all the usual daily routines and get real insight into the job. This runs 12pm to 4pm. Price £135. (suitable for age 12 onwards)
Visit the hatchery to meet the smaller animals, where children can get up close to tiny chicks, pet the rabbits, guinea pigs and tortoises, and learn all about them.
With balance logs, climbing frames, mini golf, a small climbing wall, and a big playpark with a flying fox, giant net swing, sandpit and the famous rabbit warren tunnels, you really are guaranteed a carload of sleepyheads on the way home.
Or if you are too tired to go home, they also offer wild camping onsite, Standard pitch £19 per night (family of 2 adults and up to 4 children), Auchinbell £80 per night (bell tent for a family 4-6 people) or Auchintochen £120 per night (bell tent for a large family/group up to 10-12 people)
- Age group: All ages
- Open daily. Opening times from 1st April 10am-5pm (winter hours are 11am-4pm)
- The Dizzy Duck Cafe is open for longer on Friday, Saturday & during school holidays - 7am-8pm
- Price: Adult £14 / Child £12 / Seniors £12 / Under 2’s free / Family £48 (2 adults and 2 children)
More info | www.auchingarrichwildlifepark.co.uk
Flow School Mountain Bike Coaching
Comrie Croft Bikes, various dates
Offering coaching from ages five and up( adults can get in on the fun too!) Flow School aims to deliver fun laid back coaching suitable for all ages and abilities.
They have a great new skills park and all-abilities bike trail, which makes it the perfect place for beginners or for experienced riders to gain more skills and confidence.
Tied in with the wide network of trails, you will be able to have endless amounts of fun at Comrie Croft.Classes from £25 - £90 plus booking fee,
Dates throughout the summer holidays and private coaching available as well.
- Mini Shredders, from £26.25, kids age 5-7 years,2 hours,
Beginners, from £52.50, kids age 8-12years,5 hours,
- Intermediate, from £52.50, kids age 10-14 years, 5 hours
These are just some of the sessions available, check out the website for more information.
More info | www.comriecroftbikes.co.uk
Comrie Croft Bike and Hike Trails
Near Crieff, open seven days, all year round
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Camp, glamp, bike, eat, walk and shop; dig your bikes out, grab the kids, and work those legs this summer at Comrie Croft!
Situated in beautiful Strathearn between Comrie and Crieff, and spanning 230 acres of Perthshire countryside, Comrie Croft offers up a chilled, nature-led, adventure experience unlike any other.
You don't even need to wait for fair weather-there's more fun to be had when you're muddy!
Fast becoming the mountain biking and hiking destination for Perthshire and beyond with 87+ km of beautiful walks and bike routes in the Crieff - Comrie paths network, you can hire bikes from Comrie Croft Bikes and also have amazing free fun on the mountain bike skills park and pump track.
If you fancy making a weekend of it, Comrie Croft’s unique kata tents are the ultimate wild camping experience, without any of the hardship! Drift off to sleep to the sound of the deer and owls outside, all tucked up in a sturdy kata. The katas are set in open birch woodland around 1-2 minutes’ walk from the deli, cafe, and toilets.
More Info | www.comriecroftbikes.co.uk
TOP TIP: Book into the Nowhere Sauna while the kids ride and experience a total disconnect from the world. The sauna is built from sauna-grade spruce and aspen timber and features a high-quality Finnish IKI stove. You'll also find a burn-fed plunge bath and waterfall bucket shower for the ultimate in hot and cold therapy.
More info | www.nowheresauna.com
Forest School Play Session
Bushcraft Bairns, Comrie Croft, Mon to Frid, throughout summer holidays
They believe that being a Bairn is all about playing and learning outside with tools to support and develop imagination and self-expression. What better place to do that, than a woodland!
Celebrating the magic of childhood and understanding the importance of play, they offer nature-based activities that support children’s development that fosters social, and emotional skills while forming connections to the world around them and a few special adults. Bairns are encouraged to be curious, ask questions and explore the landscape to help cultivate a life-long love of learning.
At Bushcraft Bairns, they nurture the seeds of connection honouring intrinsic interactions with the land through play. They appreciate the values of permaculture – Earth Care, People Care, and Fair Share, celebrating and linking these values in all that we do.
Working with children’s natural curiosity and wonder, they gently motivate them to push their own comfort zones or “edges”, exploring their ability level and providing appropriate challenges.
Throughout these sessions, children are supported in their learning journey through the holistic approach that encourages the exploration and an appreciation for all things nature.
All sessions are led by fully qualified and experienced Forest School Leader and Early Years Educators, who understand the complexities of combining curriculum learning and nurture through nature.
Every Monday to Friday 9am-3pm throughout school holidays.
Price: £50 per session (ages 3 to 8 years)
More info | www.bushcraftbairns.co.uk
Auchterarder & South Perthshire
Perthshire Garden Railway
Near Auchterarder,29th March until mid-October
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Enjoy a day out in rural Perthshire and explore the model trains running on LGB G-scale track. Stroll along the scenic path and watch the trains pass through an enchanting woodland garden setting.
Discover a variety of detailed model trains, including vintage replicas and modern models, as they weave through bridges, tunnels, and miniature scenes that bring the gardens to life.
Don’t miss out on their Thomas the Tank Engine and displays that change throughout the seasons! After exploring, visit their lovely café for refreshments and cakes. Relax in the seating area or take your treats outside to enjoy the beautiful garden views.
Friday opening times are 11am-4pm, Last entry 3:15pm.
Saturday and Sunday 11am-5pm, Last admission 4:15pm.
Ticket prices:
Ages 13 years over: £9.00
Ages 4-12 years: £7.50
3 years under: Free
*They do not take bookings, cash is preferred and no concessions.
More info | www.perthshiregardenrailway.com
Broadslap Fruit Farm Playbarn Kid's Adventure Space
Dunning, Wed to Sun, 9.30am-5pm
The Playbarn Kids' Adventure Space has a spacious layout and is the ideal setting to keep your little ones playing safely on the fun, high-end activity play equipment which includes: two-storey house, train, mini climbing wall and rope balance. Session times: 10am-11.00am, 11:30am-12:30pm, 1pm- 2pm and 2:30pm-3:30pm. Cost: £7 per child in the Playbarn
There's also a fabulous cafe, The Hungry Farmer, serving up tasty delights for young and old. Home grown and home made, the cafe caters for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free dietary requirements. Finally, do drop by the farm and gift shop which is brimming over with delicious local produce, artworks, decorative crockery, handcrafted jewellery, bags and interior accessories. A tranquil day out in rural Perthshire, where every corner holds the promise of discoveries and memorable experiences.
Pick Yor Own
Experience the vibrant colours and fresh flavours of the changing seasons at Broadslap Fruit Farm. In April, the fields burst into bloom with beautiful tulips and daffodils, perfect for brightening up your home. Come summer, indulge in the sweet taste of freshly picked strawberries from June to August. As the season progresses, savour the delicious raspberries and black currants available in July and August, followed by juicy brambles from August to September. Finally, embrace the autumn spirit with their plump, ready-to-carve pumpkins available throughout October.
Book online to avoid disappointment or call: 01738 730776
Open 9.30am-5pm, Wednesday through to Sunday
More info | www.broadslapfruitfarm.co.uk
All Year Round Activities and Attractions
As well as our list of summer holiday specials here, check out our other action-packed Be Inspired blogs full of ideas from across the area.
- Free Activities-From walks in the woods to the area's best parks, we've tracked down some free, gratis, cost-nothing fun stuff for the kids to enjoy. Read More >
- Family Days Out-From treasure trails to sports centres, Highland safaris to playbarns on the farm, Perthshire is brimming over with family fun and best of all, prices start at free. Read More >
- Rivers and Lochs-Get out on the water and let your inner adventurer out for a splash - no equipment necessary, enthusiasm is all you need! Read More >
- Experience Nature-There is something instantly calming about being out and walking in nature and, here in Perthshire, Mother Nature has been especially kind. Read More >