Stirling City Breaks - Family

Stirling is a very family friendly city with a host of activities for all ages on offer. When you take a Stirling city break with your clan, be sure to check out our top ten recommended family days out - a good time is guaranteed! 

Blair Drummond Safari Park
With everything you'd expect from Scotland's premier safari park, the attractions don't stop at the huge range of wildlife - including lions, tigers, elephants and giraffes. There are also amusements and dodgems, adventure playgrounds, flying foxes and the Giant Astraglide slide to keep everyone entertained. Visit the website of the Blair Drummond Safari Park.

Briarlands Farm
Briarlands Farm is a working mixed farm run by the Inglis family and it offers a great day out for the whole family. The Amazing Maize Maze in the highlight but you can also visit the Farm Shop buy local crafts and enjoy a tea or coffee with a selection of home baking from Mary's Kitchen. Visit the website of the Briarliars Farm for more information.

Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway 
Part of the Scottish Railway Preservation Society - which is dedicated to the advancement of Scottish railway heritage - you can travel on the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway along the south shore of the Firth of Forth for a great day out. Read more about the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway.

The Scottish Wool Centre 
With sheep dog, Indian duck and spinning demonstrations - as well as a huge selection of knitwear and more - this is the ideal place for a family day out. Read more about the Scottish Wool Centre.

Causewayhead Park and Corrierris 
Walking around this wonderful park with its woodland trails, adventure playground and Flying Fox will surely fire your appetite. And what perfect way to end your day with a bite to eat and some ice cream at Corrierris, a family owned Italian restaurant. Read more about Causeway PArk

Allan Water Café 
A must for fish and chip lovers, you can either sit in or get a take away and watch the world go by at the river. More info

MacRobert Arts Centre 
Located on the stunning campus of the University of Stirling the unique facilities include a dedicated theatre for children, a state-of-the-art cinema, children's art gallery, a workshop rehearsal space, medium-scale theatre space and the all important café bar. Visit the website of the Macroberts Art Centre.

Kings Park Play Area
One of Stirling's biggest and busiest parks, there is so much to see and do. There's everything from putting, crazy golf, giant draughts/chess and tennis courts, and of course there are lots of places to wander around and explore. The views of Stirling Castle are breathtaking too. Read more about the Kings Park Play Area.

Drumbrae Riding Centre 
A BHS approved centre there are 38 horses and ponies and they look after beginners and advanced levels alike. This indoor and outdoor school has 1500 acres of excellent hacking ground and a cross-country course. Read more about the Drumbrae Riding Centre.