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Register herePlan fun-filled days out from strolling through beautiful parks, learning more about this historic city in our museums, visiting family friendly attractions to action packed activity centres.
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Codona's Amusement Park
For indoor and outdoor fun in Aberdeen, visit Codona’s Amusement Park by the beach. Enjoy thrilling rollercoasters with sea views, race on the multi-level karting track, or play outdoor and indoor adventure golf. Inside, you’ll find ten-pin bowling, laser tag, dodgems, arcade games, and more.
Footdee
Footdee, or ‘Fittie’ to locals, is one of Aberdeen’s hidden gems at the end of the beach esplanade near the harbour. Stroll the cobbled streets of this historic fishing village and admire the brightly decorated sheds with nautical touches - from fishing nets and model boats to buoys and gnomes.
Beach Esplanade
Take a leisurely stroll along Aberdeen’s sandy beach, stopping for lunch or ice cream (mind the seagulls) at one of the esplanade’s independent cafés. Enjoy views of surfers riding the waves, ships leaving the harbour, and - if you’re lucky - spot dolphins offshore.
Duthie Park
Loved by locals, Duthie Park offers open green spaces, three play areas, and duck-filled ponds surrounded by evergreen trees and vibrant flowerbeds. See the restored Victorian bandstand, then explore the David Welch Winter Gardens - one of Europe’s largest - home to rare plants and a colourful, fragrant floral corridor.
Hazlehead Park
Hazlehead Park spans over 180 hectares on the outskirts of Aberdeen, offering woodland walks, picnic spots, sports facilities, and a large children’s play area with a maze. Visit Pets’ Corner to meet a variety of animals, then relax at the Park Café for food and refreshments.
Seaton Park
Seaton Park, one of Aberdeen’s largest green spaces in Old Aberdeen, is perfect for picnics and family days out. Stroll past colourful flowerbeds and the popular children’s play area, then visit the nearby Brig o’ Balgownie - a 13th-century gothic bridge with charming views of the red-tiled cottages in Cottown of Balgownie.
Johnston Gardens
Located near Hazlehead Park, Johnston Gardens is one the most instagrammable parks in Aberdeen. It’s beautiful all year round and is a perfect place for a short stroll around the paths where you can admire the beautiful garden, ponds, waterfalls and it’s picturesque bridge as well as the ducks and swans swimming in the rivers.
Victoria Park
Victoria Park, in Aberdeen’s charming Rosemount area, is just 5 minutes by bus from Union Street. This small park features a Victorian fountain, a walled garden with a life-sized checkers board, and weekend music gatherings where locals play and sing - a welcoming way to experience Aberdeen’s community spirit.
Aberdeen Art Gallery
Aberdeen Art Gallery showcases over 700 years of art, design, and craft, with exhibits exploring artists’ inspirations and creative processes. Enjoy interactive displays, special exhibitions from national and international talent, and a rooftop café with stunning views over Belmont Street.
Aberdeen Science Centre
Aberdeen Science Centre brings science to life with over 60 hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, and thrilling planetarium shows. Perfect for all ages, enjoy experiments that fizz, defy gravity, and explode - inspiring the scientist within.
Old Aberdeen
Stroll the cobbled streets of Old Aberdeen and explore historic landmarks like the Old Town House, St Machar’s Cathedral, Powis Gates, and the picturesque Brig o’ Balgownie. Visit King’s College and its 15th-century chapel, plus beautiful gardens including the MacRobert Memorial and Cruickshank Botanic Gardens.
Marischal College
Marischal College, the world’s second largest granite building and one of Aberdeen’s most impressive landmarks, showcases stunning Gothic Revival architecture on Broad Street. Now home to Aberdeen City Council, this magnificent building is a must-see, with its gleaming granite façade and numerous elegant spires.
Belmont Street
You can find this bustling street just off of Union Street lined with bars, cafes and restaurants! From afternoon brunches to the buzzing nightlife, Belmont Street is perfect for catching up with friends.
NUART Aberdeen Walk
The Nuart Aberdeen street art festival brought vibrant colour to the grey granite city in 2017. Around Aberdeen, you’ll find murals, sculptures, and installations by local and international artists, making art a part of everyday life.
Adventure Aberdeen Snowsports
Have a go at skiing, snowboarding, or tubing at Aberdeen’s only outdoor dry slopes in the heart of Garthdee. With multiple slopes available you can come along to public sessions or try out lessons for all ages and abilities.
Lynx Ice Arena
The Lynx Ice Arena, located on the popular Beach Promenade, offers skating tuition, public sessions, and parent and toddler sessions. The arena is also home to figure skating, synchronised skating, and three different ice hockey clubs.