Location 1: West Links

There’s lots of family fun to be had at West Links Fun Park in Arbroath.

Children will love the different attractions on offer for all ages, including an adventure playground, tennis courts, mini racing cars, crazy golf, foot golf and a paddling pool.

Ideally located on the seafront, families can also enjoy a stroll along West Links Beach which can be accessed directly from the park.

There’s plenty on offer on rainy days too, with Jumping Joey’s soft play centre, Pleasureland indoor funfair and a cinema just a short walk away from the park.

• Location: Queens Drive, Arbroath, DD11 1QD

Location 2: Lunch at The Bell Rock Restaurant

The Bellrock is a family owned long established fish & chips shop offering excellent family friendly service.

The takeaway menu features a variety of delicious golden fish crispy suppers, authentic Italian pizzas, flaming grilled burgers and much more.

The lunchtime buffet is served every day in the restaurant and is a great way to sample lots of different tasty dishes.

• Location: 32 Ladyloan, Arbroath, DD11 1PW
• Opening times:
  • Takeaway: Monday to Sunday, 12 noon to 10pm
  • Restaurant: Monday to Sunday, 12 noon to 8pm (buffet 12 noon to 2pm)

Location 3: Potter Rhoney

Potter Rhoney is a paint your own pottery experience on Arbroath’s High Street, and is a quirky and welcoming must visit place for all ages.

With a price range to suit every budget, this is the perfect fun filled experience for your afternoon in Arbroath, and provides a great take home souvenir from your trip too.

• Location: 261 High Street, Arbroath, DD11 1EE
• Opening Times:
  • Wednesday & Thursday – 12 noon to 4pm
  • Friday – 12 noon to 8.30pm
  • Saturday – 10am to 4.30pm
  • Sunday – 12 noon to 4pm
• Accessibility: Level entry access and an accessible toilet

Location 4: Dinner at the Townhouse Hotel

The Townhouse Hotel in Arbroath’s town centre offers a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for all.

The extensive menu provides a huge variety of choices as well as great value with their meal deal menu and special offers including two for one fajitas on Fajita Thursday. Kids eat free on Sundays!

• Location: 99-101 High Street, Arbroath, DD11 1DP
• Lunch service:
  • Monday to Sunday, 11.30am to 2.30pm
• Dinner service:
  • Monday to Sunday, 4.30pm to 8.30pm
• Accessibility: Level access entry and an accessible toilet

Location 1: Newton Farm Tours

Spend the morning experiencing daily life on a Scottish farm and soaking up the tranquil, rural Angus landscape.

Newton Farm is a real working farm offering an award-winning, interactive and authentic farm experience to inspire young and old. You’ll be welcomed by farmers Graeme and Louise, who will introduce you to their animals and take you on a fun and educational tour of the farms. Their family has been farming here for four generations.

During your visit, you can hand-feed cows, sheep, goats and pigs. Collect eggs from the henhouse and enjoy the ‘Feeding Frenzy’ experience at feeding time.

And for the full, authentic Angus farm experience, take the friendly alpacas for a memorable walk or take part in the highland cow and alpaca experience (age restrictions apply). This includes hands-on grooming and feeding the farm’s highland cows and alpacas.

This is a truly memorable and unique opportunity to discover what daily life is like on a Scottish farm and where your food comes from throughout the seasons.

• Location: Inverarity, Forfar, Angus, Scotland, DD8 2JU
• Opening times: Farm tours and experiences available most days (booking required)
• Entry: Prices vary per experience – check the website for details
• Accessibility: The farm is relatively level and accessible to all and has an accessible toilet

Location 2: Lunch at The Mill

The Mill, located just off the A90 outside of Forfar, aims to provide a welcoming home from home for visitors, serving simple, fresh and local food.

Their menus embrace the freshest produce from local suppliers making this the perfect spot for a light lunch. The lunch menu features a range of open sandwiches, salads, loaded fries and tasty sides.

• Location: Dundee Road, Forfar, DD8 1XF
• Opening times:
  • Monday to Sunday: 10am to 4pm
• Accessibility: Level access entry and an accessible toilet

Location 3: Forfar Indoor Sports

Forfar Indoor Sports is a multi-sports centre offering the opportunity for visitors to try Bowling, Curling and Ice-Skating, as well as Roller Skating and Pickleball.

Curling is one of the world’s oldest team sports, originating in the 16th century in Scotland when games were played during winter on frozen ponds and lochs. The centre was originally opened as a curling rink in 1989 and offers the chance for you to try your hand at this unique and enjoyable sport.

The sport of lawn bowls is the forerunner of curling, a tremendously popular winter sport, and Forfar Indoor Sports operates a six rink bowling arena.

If you want to enjoy some indoor skating, the centre welcomes skaters old and young. Experienced skaters steward the sessions so anyone who visits the rink can enjoy a skate in a relaxed yet safe environment.

Pickleball & Roller-Skating are a recent addition in the centre’s new modern all purpose hall. If you’ve never tried them before, come along and have a go!

• Location: Suttieside Road, Forfar, DD8 3NJ
• Opening times: Times vary depending on your chosen activity – see the website for session days and times
• Accessibility: Accessible access with accessible parking and toilets

Location 4: Dinner at the Corner House

The Corner House offer fantastic home cooked locally sourced food, in a a pleasant modem setting in the heart of Forfar.

They offer traditional Scottish fare and are well known for their home made food and their excellent all you can eat Sunday carvery.

• Location: 1 Arbroath Road, Forfar, DD8 2HS
• Opening times:
  • Monday to Saturday – 11.30am to 3pm & 5pm to 9pm
  • Sunday – 12.30pm to 8pm
• Accessibility: Level access entry and an accessible toilet

Location 1: Forbes of Kingennie

Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort has everything you need for a memorable trip with the family, including golf, fishing, walking, high quality dining, a play park and even a maze. The resort also offers luxury self-catering experiences in a peaceful setting.

Book a fishing lesson for the kids, then grab some quiet time and a coffee whilst you watch from the veranda. Children can also try their hand at some golf on the putting green. The fantastic maze located within the grounds provides great outdoor entertainment for all ages, and there is a fun play park for younger ones too.

The two mile, family-friendly walk around the resort’s impressive grounds takes you alongside the nine hole golf course and fishing ponds. The walk has a slight incline but offers striking views over Dundee and the Angus countryside, so it’s worth the climb.

• Location: Forbes of Kingennie Drive, Dundee, DD5 3RD
• Opening times: Open daily
• Accessibility: Partially suitable for visitors with limited mobility but has accessible parking and toilets

Location 2: Lunch at Forbes of Kingennie

Based within Forbes of Kingennie, the Scullery Restaurant is a popular restaurant offering locally-sourced food and drink, including produce from the family farm next door.

Lunch at The Scullery Restaurant means tasty, hearty food and stunning waterside views overlooking the fishing ponds.

There are options to suit all tastes here, with something for everyone. The children’s menu has a great selection of tasty main courses and exciting desserts. There are vegan and vegetarian options available too.

• Location: Forbes of Kingennie Drive, Dundee, DD5 3RD
• Opening times: Food served from 9am to 8:30pm
• Accessibility: Level access, accessible parking and toilets

Location 3: Piperdam Golf & Leisure Resort

Boasting two excellent golf courses, soft play and a whole host of indoor and outdoor activities for all ages and abilities, there’s something for everyone at Piperdam Golf & Leisure Resort.

Visitors can enjoy a round of golf, walk along the beautiful nature trail, enjoy a bike ride (bike hire available), or choose from a huge range of activities including archery, segways, axe throwing, tennis, crazy golf and foot golf.

• Location: Piperdam Leisure Resort, Fowlis, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, DD2 5LP
• Opening Times: See the website for activity sessions and times
• Accessibility: Disabled access with accessible parking and toilets

Location 4: Dinner at Room with a View, Piperdam

Piperdam’s restaurant, Room with a View, offers award-winning food with stunning lochside views.

Choose from a variety of high quality dinner options, including traditional Scottish food like the homemade steak pie and international options such as the Mexican-style fajitas or beef chilli bowl.

There are a number of quality vegetarian and vegan options, as well options for children. Whether you’re staying at the resort or just looking for somewhere interesting to eat, Piperdam’s Room with a View restaurant offers excellent food with views to match.

• Location: Piperdam Leisure Resort, Fowlis, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, DD2 5LP
• Food service:
  • Monday: 9.30am to 7pm
  • Tuesday to Thursday: 12 noon to 7.30pm
  • Friday: 9.30am to 8pm
  • Saturday: 12 noon to 8pm
  • Sunday: 12 noon to 7.30pm
• Accessibility: Disabled access with accessible parking and toilets