Days out &amp; attractions in Dundee .

Family taster sessions in kayaking, archery, climbing and dry-slope skiing led by qualified instructors.

Indoor & outdoor

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Broughty Castle Museum

A free seaside castle museum with cannons, armour and great views over the Tay.

Ages 3–12IndoorFree

4.5(1692)

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Broughty Ferry Castle

Castle dating from 1496 with Tay estuary views, housing local historical and geographical exhibits.

Outdoor🐶 Dog friendly

4.6(37)

Zoos & aquariums

D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum - University of Dundee

The museum houses many specimens from around the world. Most of them were collected by Sir D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson, the first Professor of Biology at Dundee Opening hours Every Friday afternoon from June to August, 14:00-16:30 Second Saturday of every month, 14:00-16:30 Other times are available by appointment

Ages 5–18IndoorFree

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Discovery Point

Climb aboard Captain Scott's ship RRS Discovery and explore the polar exhibits.

Ages 3–12Indoor£

4.5(924)

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Dundee Ice Arena

Public ice skating and lessons at Dundee's Olympic-size rink.

Ages 4–16Indoor£

4.6(918)

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Dundee Museum of Transport

Ages 1–18Indoor & outdoor🐶 Dog friendlyFrom £4.50

Take in the past with various historical vehicles from days gone by. From push bikes to double decker buses and everything in between. There is special events on here throughout the year keep an eye on their Facebook page.

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Drama & performance

Escape Dundee

Ages 3–18IndoorFrom £1.50

This is a great escape room for young witches and wizards alike. Along with the witchcraft and wizardry there are 3 other rooms. A minimum of 2 persons required.

Ages 10–18IndoorFrom £28

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Play parks

Fun Parx Dundee

15 Balunie Drive Dundee

This BRAND NEW and EXCITING Family Entertainment Park hosts an amazing combination of Ninja Courses, Inflatable Zone, Super Slides, multi-storey Soft Play and Retro Gaming Arcade for all the family to enjoy.

4.1(205)

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Funprax

Funprax is an amusement center with a cafe in Dundee offering family fun and food.

Indoor

4.9(16)

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Grove Swim & Sports Centre

Broughty Ferry pool and sports centre handy for family swims.

Indoor

4.6(873)

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HMS Unicorn

Ages 3–16Indoor🐶 Dog friendly£

Clamber aboard one of the world's oldest warships still afloat, moored in Dundee's docks.

4.3(94)

Eclipse Leisure Park Dundee

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Hollywood Bowl

A really nice modern bowling alley. Food and drink available. Plus pool and arcade games.

Ages 2–18IndoorFrom £5

4.4(279)

Trampoline park

Innoflate Dundee

Dundee01382 918588

A fantastic indoor bouncy castle park situated on the eastern boundary of Dundee. It has its own cafe and some arcade games also.

Ages 3–18Indoor

4.5(464)

Outdoor & adventure

Mills Observatory

Usually in the winter months/darker evenings. Throughout the season we enjoyed a wide range of celestial sights, including constellations and a changing line‑up of planets. Jupiter, along with its Galilean moons, was a particular highlight on many nights, with Saturn also providing memorable views when conditions allowed.

Ages 5–18IndoorFree

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Play parks

Monifieth Beach

A fantastic beach, with a modern play park, a community centre and cafe.

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Fairs & funfairs

Riverside Park Dundee

Riverside Drive

This large green space hosts many events throughout the year. There is a beautiful little cafe made out of an old train carriage also. The circus, carnival/fair ground rides and much more.

Ages 0–18Outdoor

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St. Paul's Swim & Sports Centre

Unit 10 Myrekirk Road Dundee

Community pool and sports hall with family swim sessions.

Indoor

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Team Sport Go Karting and laser tag Dundee

This is ideal for older kids and teenagers that love F1 and racing. Laser combat is also available here. Host your kids birthday party 🎈 🎊

Ages 10–18Indoor

4.1(602)

Accessible

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Tenpin Dundee

Ten-pin bowling, arcade games and pool under one roof.

Ages 3–16Indoor£

4.6(393)

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University of Dundee Botanic Garden