Craigtoun Country Park — Attraction in Scotland

Great day out with the kids - I took them on a Monday during the school holidays (I expect it was less busy than at the weekend). Plenty of free stuff to do - play park, trampolines, trim trail, fairy garden, wishing well, flying fox, various garden areas to explore and there are plenty of open grass areas to play. The paid attractions are great too - miniature train ride, tractor ride, bouncy castles, crazy golf and putting course - I bought 11 tickets for the price of 10 (costing £17) and that got myself and 2 kids on all the attractions once. We did most of these in the morning and didn't have to queue or wait. We did the tractor ride late afternoon and waited maybe 20 minutes to get on. There are usually boats you can take onto the pond but at the time of writing they weren't running as it's not possible to operate them and maintain social distancing. The cafe was operating a limited take away service due to the covid situation - we queued for 20-30 minutes to get some ice cream but it was worth the wait, the ice cream was amazing (and reasonably priced at about £2 for a single cone) - I'm sure the wait won't be anywhere near as long once things are fully back to normal. There were plenty of places to eat a packed lunch (picnic benches/grass areas) - we ate at a picnic bench next to the bouncy castle area. Also plenty of places to take shelter during any showers (they've even built a small hut near the play park to shelter in when it rains)! Toilets located behind the cafe and smaller toilets near the trim trail - we didn't have to queue. Parking is also free which...

Craigtoun Country Park is a delightful escape into nature, nestled just outside of St. Andrews, Scotland. This charming park offers a myriad of attractions and activities, making it an ideal destination for families and nature enthusiasts.

The park's beautifully landscaped gardens are a testament to its serene ambiance. Visitors can explore lush lawns, well-maintained flower beds, and tranquil ponds. It's a picturesque setting for picnics or leisurely strolls.

One of Craigtoun's standout features is its adventure playground, which caters to children of all ages. The expansive play area is equipped with swings, slides, and even a zip line, ensuring kids have endless opportunities for outdoor fun. The park also offers rowing boats on the charming boating lake, allowing families to engage in a bit of gentle exercise.

A miniature railway ride provides an enjoyable tour of the park, and pedal boats can be hired for those looking to explore the park's small islands.

With its affordable admission fees and well-maintained facilities, Craigtoun Country Park is a fantastic destination for families and a peaceful escape for those seeking to reconnect with nature. The park's friendly atmosphere and diverse activities make it a gem in the heart of Scotland's...

Large park and very picturesque and well tended. Lots of fun things for children to do such as trampolining, pedal boat rides, tractor driven train rides, play park, maze. Lots of beautiful gardens with an array of trees and flowers. Limited vegan options and I hope they will realise perhaps stocking some vegan dairy free ice creams options (Ben and Jerry's do a vegan range btw!) instead of offering sorbet would be a nice touch. There was Swedish Glace ice cream cones for £2 which I was very pleased to see because as a vegan we see sorbet far enough when we actually want ice cream! So big thumbs up for stocking that little delight! I would definately come back. It is dog friendly but our beautiful pooches must be kept on a lead because of tractors and train rides regularly passing through - which is completely fair and right in this instance. Plenty tables for eating lunch outside whether you pack a lunch or buy from the park, to enjoy your grub in the sunshine and decent toilet facilities that are regularly tended. Recommended highly for families. The children we seen seemed to be having a great time but it's just as, if not more enjoyable for those of us who prefer canine companions to relax in these...