Free/cheap things to do with the kids at Rosneath

While being set in the most perfect, relaxing, location, here at Rosneath Castle Park we know that isn’t always enough to keep the kids entertained for long!

After paying for the family holiday and not to mention everyday life, it might not be entirely realistic to splurge out on expensive days out and activities while away.  It is hard to please everyone, and certain places are suited to particular ages so it may seem easier to just keep everyone inside at times – that’s why we are here to help.

There is so much choice when it comes to attractions and activities in the area, we have put together a list of great affordable, or even free ways that ensure fun all round and all within an hour’s drive from the park.

• The Hill House

  Stunning, historic, architecture designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald for you to admire with guides around the house and lots of rooms for you to explore. Plus a lovely café for refreshments.

  Adult – £14.00 Concession – £11.00 Child – £6.50 Family– £31.00 One adult family – £18.00

  The Hill House

• Benmore Botanic Garden

  You will be welcomed through the 150 year old Redwood Avenue, one of the finest entrances to any botanic garden. The towering giant redwoods are awe-inspiring as are many other trees at Benmore including the Douglas fir, Scots pines and Monkey puzzles.

  Adults – £10 Concession £8.70 Under 15s – Free

  Benmore Botanic Garden

• 2020 Submarine Centre Helensburgh

  The award winning centre provides visitors with information about submarines and how they work. We use immersive 360 projection and audio to provide an entertaining learning experience about the exploits of the submarine service and the people involved.

  Adult – £10 Child – £5 Student/Concession – £6 Family Ticket (2+2) – £25

  The Submarine Centre

• Glenarn Gardens

  A beautiful big garden, full of lots to see including ponds, streams and all kinds of plants and wildlife for you to admire and discover.

  Free entry

  Glenarn House & Gardens

• Queen Elizabeth Forest Park Visitor Centre

  Enjoy a great day out, discovering wildlife, breath-taking scenery and a wide range of activities. The star attraction is the osprey, however you can see many animals.

  Free (activities available to purchase)

  Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

In addition to all these great activities near the park, on-site we have our outside play area which results in hours of free fun – perfect for those day where you just want to stay close to your accommodation while still letting off some steam. Plus the indoor soft play area for the little ones, where they can have fun with soft shapes and inflatables.

– £1 per half an hour per child.

Not only are all of these activities great to let the children run off some steam and stay occupied during the day without breaking the bank, they are also very adult friendly meaning your day is just as fun filled as theirs.