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Days out & attractions in Dumfries & Galloway.

19 days out & attractions spots for families in Dumfries & Galloway — opening times, prices, photos and reviews. Filter by age and accessibility to plan your day out.

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Caerlaverock Castle

Caerlaverock Castle is a historic castle near Dumfries with medieval architecture and grounds to explore.

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Castle of St John

Enduring 1510 tower house, once used as a prison & military garrison, now housing a museum.

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Cocoabean Chocolate Factory

Cocoabean Chocolate Factory in Twynholm is a chocolate factory where you can explore how chocolate is made, shop for gifts and treats, and enjoy refreshments at the cafe.

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Courtship Maze

Courtship Maze is a maze attraction located in Gretna Green, a popular destination for visitors.

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Crawick Multiverse

Open-air art & science attraction featuring a variety of geometric land forms in a stunning locale.

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Creation Mill CIC

Creation Mill CIC is a store in Langholm offering a range of products and services.

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Drumlanrig Castle

Imposing castle with notable art collection, opulent furnishings and antiques, plus woodland walks.

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Dumfries Ice Bowl

Dumfries Ice Bowl is an ice skating rink with a sports complex, cafe and sports club facilities.

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Flume Lagoon: Leisure park and flume

Flume Lagoon is a leisure park in Dumfries featuring a flume ride and water attractions.

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Galloway Activity Centre

Rustic cabins and chic eco pods on a waterside resort with a water park and laser tag.

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Lonsdale Cinema

Lonsdale Cinema is a movie theater in Annan showing films for family entertainment.

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Mull of Galloway Lighthouse area

Historic lighthouse and visitor area at Scotland's southernmost point near Drummore.

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Newton Stewart Cinema

Newton Stewart Cinema is a cinema and event venue hosting films, concerts and live performances.

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Port Logan Fish Pond

Port Logan Fish Pond is a tourist attraction near Stranraer where visitors can explore this historic fish pond.

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Raiders Road Forest Drive

Raiders Road Forest Drive is a scenic forest drive attraction near Castle Douglas offering woodland exploration.

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Robert Burns Centre

Robert Burns Centre is a museum and movie theater dedicated to Scotland's famous poet in Dumfries.

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Robert Burns House

Legendary wordsmith Robert 'Rabbie' Burns used to live at this historic building with exhibits.

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Rockcliffe Beach

Rockcliffe Beach is a coastal tourist attraction in Rockcliffe offering seaside visits and beach activities.

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The Cocoabean Company

The Cocoabean Company is a chocolate factory and cafe in Kirkcudbright where you can watch chocolate being made and browse the gift shop.

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