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Things to do in Aberdeen

There are 24 things to do recorded in and around Aberdeen, with options spanning playgrounds, animals & wildlife and swimming pools. Part of City Of Aberdeen in North East, it makes an easy base for a day out, with everything below grouped by the kind of outing you are after.

Of these, 15 are free to visit, 5 are indoor options for a wet day, 19 are outdoors and 24 are geared towards younger children. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

Better-known places near Aberdeen include Pets Corner, Wynford Farm Park, Codona's Amusement Park, Aberdeen Grammar School Swimming Pool and Innoflate, each with its own page showing location and nearby alternatives.

What’s on offer in Aberdeen

  1. 01
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Sunnybank Park Play Area and Fittie Play Park.
    15 places
  2. 02
    Animals & Wildlife
    Animal encounters — including Pets Corner and Wynford Farm Park.
    2 places
  3. 03
    Swimming Pools
    Lane swimming and family sessions — including Aberdeen Grammar School Swimming Pool.
    1 place
  4. 04
    Crazy Golf & Mini Golf
    Themed mini-golf rounds — including Pirate Island Adventure Golf.
    1 place
  5. 05
    Play Centres
    Indoor play for younger children — including Jump In.
    1 place
  6. 06
    Theme Parks
    Rides and family attractions — including Codona's Amusement Park.
    1 place

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in Aberdeen?

This guide maps 24 places to visit in and around Aberdeen. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Aberdeen?

Recognisable names near Aberdeen include Pets Corner, Wynford Farm Park, Codona's Amusement Park and Aberdeen Grammar School Swimming Pool. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Aberdeen?

15 of the places listed for Aberdeen are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Aberdeen on a rainy day?

5 indoor options are recorded near Aberdeen — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Aberdeen kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.