When you are on holiday, taking a weekend break or even just a night away, the chances are you might want to do something while you're there or explore what's on in the area.  It could be booking a river trip, a visit to a museum or wildlife park, or it could be something a little more wild like white water rafting, axe throwing or a high wires course.  Whatever you fancy, jazz up your trip with something a bit different and have a look a the wide variety of experiences available near the accommodation.

Experiences

The UK has a huge array of museums and art galleries for you to enjoy. From the big hitters in London, such as the Natural History Museum, V&A, Tate Modern and National Portrait Gallery, to exciting living museums where your family can step back in time (such as the Black Country Museum in the West Midlands or the Highland Folk Museum in the Cairngorms). These Museums let your kids get hands-on with history, attending School and learning about farming, crafts, and much more. Art Galleries are not just for the grown ups! They now have workshops and child-friendly trails to inspire even the youngest artists to start drawing.  So why not try out one of our Museums or Art Galleries on your next holiday?   

Museums and Art Galleries

Whatever your child's age there is always something to enjoy. Get cracking in  a multi-level play area where kids can climb, clamber and slide over all sorts of adventurous obstacles. What’s next? What about a ball pond where your children can dip and dive in a pool full of colourful balls? All of the above would make for serious family fun. Of course parents are not forgotten either as a cafe is never far away. You can relax with a tasty coffee and a slice of cake. What more could you want?

Indoor and Soft Play Areas

Orkney is an archipelago of around 70 islands (20 inhabited) about ten miles off the northern tip of Scotland.  The islands are historically and visually stunning; think unspoilt idyllic beaches, calm blue seas (and wilder ones!), uninhabited islands to explore, vibrant towns and villages, ancient, Stone Age monuments and an abundance of wildlife. The huge natural harbour of Scapa Flow is one of Orkneys biggest attractions.  The crystal clear waters attract divers from all over the world who want to explore the ghostly underwater wrecks of the German High Seas fleet, sunk in 1919.  The marine life is also abundant  - Porpoise and Orca have been sighted here, not to mention some of the best shellfish in the UK (more for eating than wildlife spotting presumably).  This is also home to the Churchill Barriers - and some stunning beaches surround these. There are several iconic landmarks on the islands.  The Old Man of Hoy - a 137 metre high, thin sea stack of red standstone - is situated on the west coast of the island and looks like it might topple at any minute!  It can be climbed by the very experienced, but can be fully appreciated by taking one of the the wonderful cliff walks alongside it. If you park at the spectacular Rackwick Bay (also worth a visit) you can follow the path along the cliff to get here. In Stenness, explore the Ring of Brodgar - an extraordinary circle of ancient stones, some up to 15 feet high.  Originally it was thought to have contained approximately 60 stones, but now around twenty seven are now remaining.   The stone ring was build in a circle almost 104 metres wide.  These are not to be confused with the gigantic Standing Stones of Stenness, about a mile away.  These are up to 6 metres high and date back to around 3100 BC, making them one of the earliest stone circles in Britain.  These sites are just some of those which represent Orkneys ancient heritage. Children will love a visit to Skara-Braw on the west coast of the mainland in the Bay of Skaill.  Here you can visit what is thought to be Europes most complete Stone Age village, comprised of nine houses and dated around 3180 BC - older than both Stonehenge and Egypts pyramids.  This Neolithic site is beautifully preserved and you can explore around the village, look at the "fitted furniture" like stone dressers, and see artefacts including 5000 year old dice, tools and jewellery which are on display at the visitor centre.  The Orkney Islands are a fantastic holiday destination for families - offering stunning natural landscapes, fascinating history and many fun activities.

Orkney Islands, Highlands, Scotland, UK

Argyll, Highlands, Scotland, UK

Badenoch and Strathspey, Highlands, Scotland, UK

Caithness, Highland, Scotland, UK

Cumbrae, Highlands, Scotland, UK

Inverness, Highlands, Scotland, UK

Isle of Arran, Highlands, Scotland, UK

Isle of Bute, Highlands, Scotland, UK

Lochaber, Highlands, Scotland, UK

Moray, Highlands, Scotland, UK

Nairn, Highlands, Scotland, UK

Ross and Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland, UK

Skye and Lochalsh, Highlands, Scotland, UK

Sutherland, Highlands, Scotland, UK

The Highlands and Islands covers northern Scotland and it's surrounding islands including  Orkney, Shetland and Outer Hebrides. It is a wild corner of the United Kingdom and really is an amazing place if you are looking for awe inspiring landscapes and almost all outdoor activities you can imagine.

Highlands and Islands, Scotland, UK

Scotland is an extraordinary and diverse country.  The beautiful countryside, the vibrant cities, icy mountain peaks, white sandy beaches and picturesque towns and villages combine to make a truly awesome holiday destination, whether you are looking for an adrenaline filled adventure, a cultural trip or a relaxing beach break.  You can see all sorts of wildlife; deer, birds, puffins, seals, whales and dolphins.  There are hundreds of castles to explore; Dunrobin, Eilean Donan, Craigievar, Bannockburn and Caerlaverock to name a few; these fortresses are testaments to Scotlands rich past - a place where all corners are steeped in history.  Scotland is an adventure playground; skiing in the Cairngorms National Park, kayaking in the outer Hebrides, scaling waterfalls in Kinlochleven - it is a land of outdoor pursuits.  Whatever kind of holiday you are looking for, Scotland has it all. 

Scotland

England, UK

Northern Ireland

Wales

England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland make up the extraordinary United Kingdom; home to mountains, caves, rivers, dramatic coastlines, medieval villages and vibrant cities.

Places nearby

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Things to do in orkney-islands

Experiences

Museums and Art Galleries

Indoor and Soft Play Areas

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