Valley View Adventure Park
ENTRY
from £5
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
Carluke
What it’s like
A big outdoor romp of go karts, zip slide, toboggan run and bouncy pillows with free parking and a picnic area.
This is a proper outdoor sprawl rather than one big attraction, which means the kids bounce between go karts, a zip slide, a toboggan run and the bouncy pillows without ever quite finishing. There's a sand pit and ride-on toys for the smaller ones, a straw fortress and tractor climbing frame for the ones who want to clamber, and footgolf if you fancy something a bit calmer yourself. The barrel train and bumper boats are extra fun on top, and the bumper boats cost a bit more again, so factor that in if you know your child will ask.
It's not a cheap day out. £14 a child from age two, £8 for an adult, and under-twos are £5, which stings a bit given they'll mostly be in the sand pit. The family ticket at £42 for two adults and two kids works out kinder if you're a four, with extra children at £9.50 each. Parking's free at least, and you can bring your own picnic if you don't fancy paying twice.
The site only runs from the end of March or early April through to the end of October, so this isn't a wet-Tuesday-in-January fallback. Some of the bigger draws, the bumper boats, barrel train, nature trail and crazy golf, all shut at 4pm even though the park runs till 5, so if your child has their heart set on the barrel train, don't leave it till the last hour. Under-16s need an adult with them at all times, which is more a note for older kids who might want to wander off on their own.
There's hot food, drinks and ice cream on site if you don't fancy the picnic tables, and the whole place is step-free with an accessible toilet, so a buggy or a wheelchair isn't a problem getting about.
Facilities
Need to know
- Last entry
- 4pm
- Parking
- Free on-site parking
- Food
- Hot food, drinks, snacks and ice cream available daily
- Picnics
- Bring your own picnic, picnic tables throughout the park
- Wheelchairs
- Wheelchair accessible, step-free access and accessible toilets
- Dogs
- Dog friendly areas available
- Bumper boats, barrel train, nature trail and crazy golf all stop an hour before the park closes, at 4pm
- It's seasonal, end of March or early April to end of October only
- Bumper boats cost extra on top of your entry ticket
- Under-16s must have a responsible adult with them throughout
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£14 for a child aged two and up, £8 for an adult, £5 for under-twos and concessions. A family ticket covering two adults and two children is £42, with extra kids at £9.50 each.
What time does it open and close?
10am to 5pm across the spring to autumn season. A few attractions, the bumper boats, barrel train, nature trail and crazy golf, close an hour earlier at 4pm.
Is it open all year?
No, it only runs from the end of March or beginning of April through to the end of October.
Do we need to book ahead?
There's a booking option online if you'd rather sort tickets before you go.
Is there parking?
Free on-site parking.
Can we bring a picnic?
Picnics are allowed and there are tables dotted around the park.
Is there food on site if we don't bring our own?
Hot food, drinks, snacks and ice cream are available daily, with a café and takeaway.
Do under-16s need to be with an adult?
Children under 16 have to be accompanied by a responsible adult the whole time they're in the park.
Is it accessible with a pushchair or wheelchair?
It's step-free throughout with an accessible toilet on site.
Can we bring the dog?
There are dog friendly areas in the park.
Do any of the rides cost extra?
The bumper boats are an extra charge on top of entry, so worth having a bit of change spare if your child wants a go.
Do you do group bookings?
Group bookings are available.
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