Experiences in Moray, Highlands, Scotland, UK
Museums and Art Galleries
The UK has a huge array of museums and art galleries for you to enjoy. From the big hitters in London, such as the Natural History Museum, V&A, Tate Modern and National Portrait Gallery, to exciting living museums where your family can step back in time (such as the Black Country Museum in the West Midlands or the Highland Folk Museum in the Cairngorms). These Museums let your kids get hands-on with history, attending School and learning about farming, crafts, and much more.
Indoor and Soft Play Areas
Whatever your child's age there is always something to enjoy.
Parks and Playgrounds
Weather is too nice to stay indoors? Want to stretch your legs? Children need to run wild?
Castles and Palaces
Feel like royalty and visit one of the UK’s beautiful palaces, castles or stately homes. We are lucky to be surrounded by amazing history and architecture here in the UK, and through several organisations we are able to visit and experience these amazing homes. Learn about the history of the buildings and residents, view the art and walk amongst the gardens. Many of these places also offer plenty of activities and guides for the children too! So why not visit one on your next trip?
Climbing
Climbing is a great way to test your strength, balance and agility. As both an indoor and outdoor sport it can be done whatever the weather! You can try out bouldering, climbing and traversing lower walls (around 3 meters) without the assistance of rope. Bouldering basics can be mastered in a few hours and climbing centers will have graded routes allowing you to start out on the easier paths and work your way up. Rock climbing or high ropes is climbing vertically with the assistance of ropes and using safety harnesses, the walls are around 15 meters tall. You will need a good nerve for heights for this activity! Again, beginner sessions are available as are graded routes.
Cycling
A leisure cycle is a great way to get the whole family out and exercising! It allows you to travel further whilst still getting to experience the local area. Why not take your family along the Camel Trail in Cornwall? Or Maybe go and hunt a Gruffolo in Delamere Forest, Cheshire, the possibilities are endless!
Dolphin and Whale Watching
Dolphin and Whale Watching is a truly magical experience for anyone
Horse Riding
Ever imagined galloping along a beach?
Ice Skating
Whether you skate as a sport or just for fun, it's a great way to get your body moving when it's cold outside or to cool down during the summer months. It's also a wonderful activity to enjoy with your family or friends!
Paintballing and Laser Tag
Get ready for the ultimate game of elimination and exhilaration with an action-packed day of paintballing. Don your combat suit and get ready to dodge the enemy in a selection of paintball scenarios. This high-adrenaline combat sport requires strategy, leadership and teamwork, so you’ll need to be cunning, resourceful and daring to take out the opposition. Think you’ve got what it takes?
Railway and Transport
The UK is the home of the amazing steam train! This integral part of our lives and history means we are lucky to still have many running steam railways and transport museums and attractions.
Sailing
Why not consider learning to sail on your next staycation? Take to the sea and harness the wind to discover the joy of sailing.
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Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP)
Looking for an easy access waterboard sport? Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) might be for you! Easy to pick up in just half an hour, glide across lakes, rivers and seas on your paddle board. Kids can start from as young as 5 and lots of our partners have child and teen sized paddleboards.
Surfing
Think you can only surf in exotic locations? Think again!
Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres
Want to enjoy a leisurely swim or a splash with the family?
Tours and River Cruises
If you decide to take a holiday in the UK to an area you don't know (or maybe you do but want to know more), an excellent way of seeing around and actually getting to see the "best bits" is by taking a tour with a local guide or someone in the know.
Water Parks
Splash around whatever the weather at these great indoor and outdoor waterparks in the UK!
Zoos, Wildlife Parks and Safari Parks
There are a huge number of zoos, wildlife and safari parks all over the UK and most are well worth a visit and provide a really exciting and unique day out. The broad difference between them is that Zoos tend to keep animals with their own species in smaller enclosures for a real up-close encounter, whereas a visit to a Safari Park usually involves driving around much larger enclosures to see groups of animals - maybe rhino, giraffe and gazelle all in one setting. Some are self-drive (for a monkey snapping off your wing mirror type affair) or in others you are guided round in a truck, spotting lions and elephants from afar - similar to an African safari, just without the plus-size sunset, hot weather and flamboyant tribespeople (although lets not get too picky about this; most UK safari parks are just a couple of hours from home and do not involve remortgaging the house to go).