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Kelvingrove Bandstand
Glasgow
An outdoor stage in Kelvingrove Park hosting concerts, festivals and the odd outdoor cinema screening.
Toilets
FreeKibble Palace
Glasgow
A free glasshouse full of odd plants to spot, plus waymarked trails through the gardens outside for younger explorers.
Blue badge parkingPublic transport nearby
from £3Kids Complex
Glasgow · ages 0+
A big indoor play frame, tube slide and laser tag under one roof, open daily from 10 till 6.
Birthday partiesCaféIndoor playParty rooms

Kilmacolm Farm Tours
Kilmacolm · ages 5+
A trailer safari past Highland cows and lambs, with a proper lambing experience if you time it right.
Accessible toiletBooking requiredCard onlyCash only+6 more

King Tut's Wah Wah Hut
Glasgow
A legendary Glasgow music venue where the office picks up the phone from 10am to 6pm if you want to ask what's on.

Lagoon Leisure Centre
Paisley
A pool with a flume plus a gym, dance studio and hall, all under one roof with two hours free parking.
Booking requiredCaféFree parkingParking+2 more
FreeLang Craigs Woodland Trust Woods
Dumbarton
Free woodland walks above Dumbarton, from an easy buggy-friendly loop to a proper climb up Overtoun Glen.
Free parkingPushchair friendly
FreeLargs Bay Beach
Largs
A free sandy beach with a boating lake close by, open round the clock for a wander, a paddle or a sandcastle session.
CaféToilets
from £5Leisure Island
Glasgow
Two hours of soft play, a dance stage and a basketball hoop, with free parking for well over a thousand cars.
Birthday partiesFree parkingPicnics allowed
from £7.50Level X Glasgow Mini Golf
Glasgow
Indoor neon crazy golf at St Enoch Square - weatherproof and kid-friendly.
Birthday partiesGroup bookingsWheelchair accessible
FreeLibrary at The Bridge
Glasgow
Free Bookbug sessions for under-fives and shelves of books to dig into, with a café and free parking round the back.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBreastfeeding friendlyCafé+6 more
from £6Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre
Alexandria · ages 3-16
Watch birds of prey fly overhead, then walk the Discovery Trail to see how they live up close.
Gift shop

Loch Lomond Shores
Alexandria
A shopping and dining spot by the loch with a dino-themed grill, a playpark and shoreline views to wander after lunch.
Blue badge parkingCaféDog friendlyEV charging+5 more
FreeM&D's Scotland's Theme Park
Motherwell
Free to walk in, then pay by wristband or Fun Points for the rides, bowling, soft play and Amazonia's tropical animals.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBirthday partiesBlue badge parking+10 more

Mama & Me
Glasgow · ages 0-10
Foot spas, face masks and messy play for babies through to ten-year-olds, with a proper Mini Spa party if you fancy it.
Birthday partiesSensory friendly
FreeMaryhill Library
Glasgow
Free Bookbug rhymes for babies and toddlers, plus arts and crafts drop-ins for the school-age crowd, with no ticket needed.
Accessible toiletBaby changeToiletsWheelchair accessible+1 more
from £7.99Meow Cat Cafe
Glasgow · ages 5+
An hour with rescue cats to stroke and sit quietly with, for kids five and up who can behave gently around animals.
Food on site
FreeMilsey Bay Beach
North Berwick
A quiet stretch of sand with rock pools to poke about in, paddling, and even the odd toy boat set sailing.
Dog friendlyFree parkingToilets
FreeMilton Library
Glasgow
Free Bookbug songs and stories for under-fives, with weekly classes and a quiet spot to browse in Milton.
Baby changeBreastfeeding friendlyFree parkingToilets+1 more
FreeMoodiesburn Library
Glasgow
Free rhyme-time sessions and a full shelf of picture books, with free internet if you need to print or search for homework.
Wheelchair accessibleWi-Fi

Mowgli Street Food Glasgow
Glasgow
St Vincent Street Indian street food with swing seats - Soft Play N never.
Baby changeDog friendlyHigh chairsWheelchair accessible+1 more

Mugdock Country Park
Glasgow
A castle ruin, a loch, a toadstool trail and old WWII gunsites to hunt down on foot around the park.
CaféGift shop
FreeMuiravonside Country Park
Whitecross
Free country park with a flying fox, farm-themed play tower, animals to spot and a river trail to walk.
Accessible toiletBaby changeCaféDog friendly+4 more
from £54Nomad Escape
Glasgow
Themed escape rooms in a Merchant Square basement, with an hour to crack puzzles before the clock beats you.
Booking requiredGroup bookingsParty rooms
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