Our Aberdeen apartments are ideal for families, with a spacious double bedroom, twin room, comfortable living and dining area, fully equipped kitchen for easy mealtimes and plenty of storage space for a relaxed, home-from-home stay.
Planning a trip to Aberdeen as a family? We’ve created a collection of some of the best family friendly days out in and around Aberdeen.
Aberdeen Beach is one of the most popular family friendly days out in Aberdeen. There’s a big stretch of sand for games and walks plus plenty nearby if the weather is not on your side.
Families can enjoy:
You can make your trip as relaxed or as activity-packed as you want. On sunny days it feels like a mini seaside holiday!
The Aberdeen Science Centre is a great choice for family friendly days out in Aberdeen. The science centre is packed with interactive exhibits making it a reliable rainy-day option. Kids can build, test, experiment and get hands-on with science here.
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Duthie Park is another standout for family friendly days out in Aberdeen, offering something for all ages.
The park has:
Inside the Winter Gardens, kids can spot tropical plants, ponds, terrapins and the famous “dissapearing frog”. It’s warm, free and surprisingly good on cold and rainy days.
Aberdeen Maritime Museum is free and brilliant for kids who love ships, pirates, submarines or anything adventurous.
The museum overlooks the harbour so children can watch real boats coming and going whilst learning about Aberdeen’s maritime history. There are interactive displays and family friendly exhibits making it an engaging museum.
Hazelhead park is a family favourite in Aberdeen. There’s loads of space to run around, plus:
Aberdeenshire is known as Scotland’s Castle Country and there are a number close by for a family day trip.
Crathes Castle is great for families, with woodland trails, gardens and a fairy-tale feel.
Dunnottar Castle is good for older kids as it feels like something from a film set, with its dramatic cliffs, sea views and castle ruins.
Visit our dedicated blog post about Aberdeen Castles for more information.
Aberdeen’s street art trail, known as Nuart Aberdeen, is a simple and free way to explore the city centre as part of your family friendly day out in Aberdeen.
Colourful murals can be found across the city centre, making walks a bit more fun for children while giving adults a chance to see a different side of Aberdeen. It’s an easy activity to fit into a day of sightseeing, shopping or stopping for lunch.
There’s plenty to keep everyone entertained, whether you’re staying with us for a weekend or longer family holiday. With beaches, parks, castles and museums, there’s a great mix of outdoor and family friendly activities. After a busy day exploring, our comfortable apartments give you the space to relax, cook, unwind and enjoy quality time together.
