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Activities for Families and Children

Have fantastic family days out in Dumfries & Galloway with a visit to fun farm parks, fascinating museums and thrilling activity centres or take a brilliant bike ride through the beautiful countryside.

a family of four enjoying a bike ride along a quiet path in Dumfries & Galloway

family cycling in Dumfries & Galloway

two boys eating ice cream at Cream o’ Galloway

Cream o’ Galloway

two children learning how to ride with an instructor at Barend Riding Centre

Barend Riding Centre

a family exploring the grounds of Dalscone Farm Park on one of the pedal karts

Dalscone Farm Park

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Exhilarating water sports and outdoor activities

Have a thrilling day out in Dumfries & Galloway and try activities such as waterskiing, clay pigeon shooting and outdoor laser questing.

A man enjoying some target practice at an archery range

Fun and fascinating museums

Enjoy an entertaining and educational afternoon with the whole family in some of Dumfries & Galloway’s friendly museums.

Dumfries Museum

Ride through beautiful landscapes

Get on a bike and take advantage of many cycle routes, or jump on a horse for a trek around the countryside to see the region from different perspectives.

The collection of bikes at the Scottish Cycle Museum

Enjoy wonderful woodland wildlife

Spot some of Scotland’s spectacular wildlife species whilst you enjoy fantastic woodland walks in Dumfries & Galloway.

A stunning red kite soaring through the air at the Bellymack Hill farm feeding station

Day trips for the whole family

Have fantastic family days out at great attractions in Dumfries & Galloway from farm tours to outdoor play areas and ice cream tastings.

Families trying ice cream at Cream O Galloway

Follow trails to spot rare wildlife

See unexpected species in Dumfries & Galloway, which is home to some rare and endangered animals from home and overseas.

A rare red squirrel holding an acorn

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