Craigtoun Country Park
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Craigtoun Country Park is a country park located approximately 4 miles to the south-west of St Andrews in the county of Fife, Scotland. The site is currently owned by Fife Council, with park amenities being operated as of 2012 by the charitable organisation Friends of Craigtoun Park.
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Craigtoun Country Park is a country park located approximately 4 miles to the south-west of St Andrews in the county of Fife, Scotland. The site is currently owned by Fife Council, with park amenities being operated as of 2012 by the charitable organisation Friends of Craigtoun Park.
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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 countryside.
Thomas Lorimer (LordTT)Thomas Lorimer (LordTT)
10
The car park a good size but if it really busy there is a overflow parking area. There is car parking Marshall's on busy days as well to help guide you. There lots of outdoor equipment for kids/adults to use and if you fall you'll just land on grass and get a bit muddy. There is a lots of activities for kids/adults but a few of them have charges putting/crazy golf, train ride, boats etc. There is two different kids play area for different ages and it is free and there Slides, climbing frames, assault course, swings,etc. There a few picnic tables about but if it's really busy you'll be hard pushed to find one that's empty. There is a large grass area where you can play football, rugby ,tennis and if you can't find a picnic table get some blankets and have lunch. There is plenty of toilets dotted all over the park. There also places to buy food. You can walk around the park and see Craigtoun mansion House/ hospital from behind a fence. Just a shame no one has renovated it yet. There's also a nice walk round the pond to see small waterfall. If you have walking issues the paths are smooth but there is a tractor with carriages but I'm not sure what days it runs.
John RundellJohn Rundell
10
This place is stunning. A great, fun-filled day out for the family or even for a nice walk and fresh air. The park is wonderfully maintained and beautifully arranged. However, the one thing that stands out above all else is the staff and I can't even express how much I mean that. I have been to many varied places with great service before, but something about the staff here was just soo welcoming and wonderful, every one of them, it was like being at Disneyland! All of them are smiling, the ones on the train and tractor rides were waving at every single passing child. Engaging in good, natural conversation. They all just seemed to be super happy to be there, and they made the day amazing. I really can't praise them enough but I am sure those who have been there know exactly what I am talking about! They made the day so much greater and I hope they are compensated well!
Eve MaygerEve Mayger
30
Many happy childhood memories here and was wonderful to visit with our kids for the first time. Beautifully well kept park with ample parking. All day wrist bands are fantastic value, £33 in total for a family of 4. Lots of activities to keep everyone entertained including the wee train round the park, pedalos and rowing boats and crazy golf. Even without the wrist bands there are still plenty of free things to do. It was a shame to see the Dutch village inaccessible and in a state of disrepair and the putting green definitely needed its grass cut but understand the park is run by a friends group and the cost of running everything and keeping it looking so nice must be considerable. Would highly recommend this lovely park and we will definitely be adding it to our annual schedule for summer days out.
Graham HutchisonGraham Hutchison
10
Had such a lovely day here over the Easter weekend, bit muddy but that can’t be helped! Staff were very helpful particularly a young chap I think his name badge said Lucca, he was so polite and even tried to help someone locate their phone they’d dropped in the pond! We also enjoyed the tractor ride and just wandering around the beautiful grounds, this is a great place with or without young children. Very much hoping the Dutch Village is restored in the future as that would be an amazing feature. Car parking was well organised, busy but will be even better when new car park is up and running too, i especially like the fact that it is free parking and free entry so you only spend what you want to.
M.C ParkM.C Park
00
This was a lovely FREE country park to visit. I am only taking one star away as not all the facilities were open when we visited. The Scottish half term is different to the English one unfortunately, which was a little disappointing. However there were still things there that we were able to use. We spent quite some time looking for all the seven dwarfs and posing with all of them. There was an adventure playground, a zip wire and the trampolines were fun. The gardens were absolutely beautiful and well maintained. There was a coffee shop open. The toilet facilities were clean. Definitely worth a visit and would be even better if everything had been open, but that was just our bad luck.
Debbie DuncanDebbie Duncan
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