Strathaven Park — Attraction in Scotland

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This is a small park but it's rolling hills and copious amenities makes it one of my top 3. There's so much crammed in to it yet it doesn't feel crammed.

There is a bandstand which gives it a bit of a period feel, the functional mini/model railway which is great fun for both adult and kids time and time again. There are two play parks, one for the bigger kids and one for the younger kids. A boating pond is there also with various different boats to use. There is often a bouncy castle on the go to.

There is also a very decent cafe serving all the things you would expect, toasted sandwiches, Pannini, baguettes, soup, cakes. This is connected to the bowling club which is in the park grounds too.

Another nice feature of the park which I think is loved by all is the winding burn, which is crossed by two bridges and begins with a scenic waterfall.

It has one various awards of the years which is no suprise.

It's a must if you're in...

Went with our granddaughter and our wee nephew for a day out last Sunday. What a brilliant day.Firstly the weather was great but the real star was the park itself. The facilities for the children are terrific. Several excellent play areas. Steam train.Cafe.Boating pond. Electric bikes. Bouncy castle. Putting green Plus tennis courts and bowling green for the older ones. We had a first class day.The children absolutely loved it. They were on everything possible. Absolutely exhausted at the end of the day.....so were we .Cannot recommend it highly enough. Must be one of the best parks in...