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Looking for a break away with the family and looking for somewhere different to visit but not sure where all the family will love? Dumfries and Galloway is the ideal family location easily accessible by plane, train or car and makes the perfect getaway in the UK. With a range of activities and attractions, there’s something for all ages, from educational to fun days out to create one of your most memorable family holidays in Dumfries and Galloway.
With activities and attractions crammed into this beautiful region, you can brush up on your history at a host of famous attractions. Dumfries Museum is a treasure house of history in Dumfries and Galloway telling stories of the region and including the oldest working instrument in the world at the windmill tower. Additionally a visit to the stunning ‘Pink Palace’ red sandstone castle is one of the finest examples of 17th century renaissance architecture in Scotland.
If you’re looking for a day out catered towards the children, there’s a range of outdoor activity centres in Castle Douglas and Kirkcudbrightshire giving families the opportunity to try a range of activities from zipwires, segway tours, sledging, clay pigeon shooting and dirt scooters.
If you’re looking for a slower paced day, Mabie Farm Park is perfect for you capturing the essence of an original working farm with a variety of indoor and outdoor entertainment for families of all ages.
If you as parents are looking to get some relaxing time away from the children look no further than Annandale Distillery, a recently reopened historical distillery with tours giving you an insight to the history and the chance to sample some traditional Scottish whiskey.
If you’re looking for a more active day out there are a plethora of walking and cycling trails that take you through the countryside and coastline giving the opportunity to view stunning coastal sites.
Whatever your family’s interests, you’re sure to have one of your most memorable family holidays in Dumfries and Galloway.
Find out more about the attractions and activities taking place in the region in our Things to Do section.
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