Aviemore is among the most popular destinations in Scotland to take a family trip away. It is located in the stunning Cairngorms National Park, Aviemore is surrounded by amazing family-friendly attractions. With guaranteed fun for the whole family and excitement at every turn You’ll find everything you require here for an unforgettable and stress-free vacation. Aviemore as well as the Cairngorms is waiting to be your special playground for the family.
1. Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Carrbridge
Landmark is a huge family adventure! It’s a unique destination with a variety of amazing things to do. Imagine wild water coasters and a family-friendly roller coaster and a tropical butterfly home with exotic birds and parakeets The mind-blowing ‘Wonderwood The Wonderwood’, High Ropes Trails and the Skydive. Are you brave enough to venture into the maze of bubbling mud pools, hazardous caves, dangerous creatures and a magical waterfall entrance? A season or weekly ticket is essential since one visit is not enough.
2. Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore
Cairngorm Mountain has become a popular spot for hill-walkers as well as families and snow sports enthusiasts and is home to the most impressive postbox ….postcards in the world! If you’re an adventurous family , take an excursion with a guide to the summit of Cairngorm Mountain and explore the landscape of the plateau. At the base station, take a shot on the tubing slides or the adventure playground. In winter, you can ski or snowboard, and there are snowsports classes to assist you in establishing or to improve your skills.
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3. Rothiemurchus, Aviemore
Rothiemurchus is an exceptional spot in the middle of the Cairngorms National Park, which is located on the border of Aviemore. It is a great place to relax and enjoy a trip here amid stunning scenery with wildlife like deer and red squirrels for company. Rothiemurchus is an amazing place to visit, offering plenty of possibilities for adventure. There’s something for everyone of everyone and you can take part in all kinds of activities like Feeding the Deer, a Hairy Coo Safari, Treezone Aerial Adventure Park, fishing, Quad Bike Treks, Pony Treks and Paddle Boarding the River Spey and Family Rafting to mention some. After all that fresh air, you can indulge in a delicious slice of cake at The Barn Cafe. Barn Cafe or indulge in some retail relaxation in The Rothiemurchus Centre.
4. The Fun House located at Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, Aviemore
The fun House is an excellent all-weather option that is located in the Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel. Many of you will recall it as the place where you could find Cyril the Squirrel from your childhood trips to Aviemore during family holidays. It is a fantastic place to visit with a soft play center, 18-hole mini golf mini bowling, and a video arcade. The American 1950’s themed restaurant serves delicious family-friendly options to finish off your trip.
5. Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore
The Highland Folk Museum is Britain’s first open-air museum that is situated on a site that is a mile long. The museum is alive and well and allows you to travel into the past. Kids will enjoy the play area and township homes, and you could entice them by taking them to the sweet shop that was once a traditional one. If you’re a lover of the novels and the TV series Outlander that has a huge cult fan base, then you’ve found the right spot. In 2014, the 1800s Highland Township was used as an outpost for filming the television series.
6. Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig
In the Highland Wildlife Park you will discover Scottish wildlife and endangered species of the world’s mountains as well as tundra in a stunning Highland setting. The park is home to the first UK Polar bear cub that lasted for over 25 years, it’s an exciting time in the Park. Once you are in the Park you are able to drive around the main reserve , and afterwards explore the walk-around area on the foot. It is a Park has native animals like Capercaillie and the Scottish Wildcat and Capercaillie as in addition to Amur Tigers, Snow Leopards, Polar Bears, Northern Lynx, European Grey Wolf and Japanese Macaque. We strongly recommend taking the guided tour of the land rover around the main reserve , or taking part in the talks that are held every day. For no cost with the entry fee, it is a fantastic way to learn from the animals’ keepers while driving around.