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2018
Activities for
children and families
across Perth & KinrossThere are lots of activities going on across the Perth & Kinross area over the summer holidays,
but sometimes it can be difficult to find out about everything that is happening.
Perth & Kinross Council’s Childcare & Family Information Service has compiled this booklet to
give children and families a few ideas about where they can go to have some fun. There may be
lots of other activities going on in local areas, for more information please check community
websites and local social media sites. The Parenting and Family Learning Team Facebook page
will also provide details of other activities as we find out about them.
Some information on holiday activities is available on the national website www.families.scot
under the Perth & Kinross area Holiday / Leisure category. Term time activities, family support
and a wide variety of other information are also available on the site, as well as details of
childcare services and toddler groups across Perth & Kinross.
Tel 01738 472350 Email childcare@pkc.gov.uk www.pkc.gov.uk/families
HOLIDAY CHILDCARE SERVICES
Holiday Childcare at Kids Clubs and Wraparound Care Services
Six services managed by Perth & Kinross Council offer full day registered childcare from 8:00am –
6:00pm during the summer holidays. Lots of exciting activities and trips have been planned over
the six weeks, programmes giving full details can be downloaded from www.pkc.gov.uk/families
Kids Clubs based at Newhill Primary School in Blairgowrie, Milnathort Primary School and Oakbank
Primary School in Perth provide care for children from P1 to 14 years old.
Wraparound Care services based at Inch View School in Perth, Luncarty Primary School and St
Dominic’s in Crieff provide care for children from 3 to 12 years old.
Children do not need to attend a service during term time to be able to access one of the services
during the school holidays.
Please note we require a minimum of 10 children to be booked in per day to make a service viable.
For further details phone 01738 472350 or Email childcare@pkc.gov.uk
Errol Children’s Club
Friday 29 June to Friday 20 July; 8:30am - 6:00pm. Based at Errol Primary School.
The programme of activities is available on www.facebook.com/ErrolChildren/
Tel 07986 410729 Email errolchildren@gmail.com
Evergreen Out of School Club, Longforgan
Monday 16 July to Friday 3 August; 8:30am - 5:30pm. Based at Longforgan Primary School.
The service will only operate on these dates if there is a minimum of 15 children per day.
Tel 01738 459640 Mobile 07477 826 147 Email evergreenoos@outlook.com
Morrison’s Academy Holiday Club, Crieff
Open Monday - Friday 8:00am – 5:30pm from Monday 16 July to Friday 3 August.
The Holiday Club is based on the School Campus in Crieff. We make full use of the school facilities
along with our local community. Limited availability – please phone Bridget Thomson on 01764
657198 or Email nursery@morrisonsacademy.org
Scallywags Nursery Holiday Playscheme, Crieff
Open Monday - Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm during the six weeks of the summer holidays.
The playscheme is based in Strathearn Community Campus, Crieff and has use of the campus sports
facilities both indoor and outdoor on a daily basis.
Tel 01764 656274; Email littlescallywagsnursery@hotmail.co.uk
www.littlescallywagscrieff.co.ukSHIP Holiday Club
SHIP Holiday club provides a range of fun and stimulating activities for children and young people
aged 5 to 18 who have any additional support needs.
The club will be based at Fairview School from Monday 2 July to Friday 27 July. The core session
runs from 10am – 4pm with an optional early drop off at 8.30 am and late pick up at 5.30 pm.
A playscheme week will run from Monday 30 July to Friday 3 August from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm,
based at North Inch Community Campus with day trips to The Yard, Five Sister Zoo, Auchingarrich,
Glasgow Science Centre and Cairnie Fruit Farm.
Tel 07713 565 120 Email info@ship-perthshire.co.uk www.ship-perthshire.co.uk
Perth Autism Support - School Holiday Programme
Mix of full day sessions (10.30am-3.30pm) and half day sessions (10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4pm).
Programmes are split into two age groups: Under 9s and Over 10s.
Activities run on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during the school holidays.
There are also activities on Mondays of the school holidays for siblings of registered children and on
Fridays for the Young Adult group (ages 16-18).
Perth Autism Support is exclusively for families with a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum
Disorder, or who are awaiting/going through assessment for Autism. Please note, your child has to
be registered with Perth Autism Support to access the School Holiday Programme.
Tel 01738 451081 Email info@perthautismsupport.org.uk
www.perthautismsupport.org.uk
School Holiday Care offered by other Registered Childcare Services
In addition to the childcare services detailed above, most childminders and some private nurseries
offer care for school age children during the holidays.
Check the national website www.families.scot or contact the Childcare and Family Information
Service on Tel 01738 472350 or Email childcare@pkc.gov.uk to request details.
ACTIVITIES RUNNING OVER THE WHOLE SUMMER
Time2Play Summer Holiday Events
Perth & Kinross Council’s Childcare Strategy Team continues to offer free outdoor play events for
families with children of all ages during the summer holidays.
Opportunities to engage in creative, natural and active play will be available at Goodlyburn Primary
School, Rattray Primary School, MacRosty Park in Crieff, South Inch and North Inch in Perth,
Kirkgate Park in Kinross, Victoria Park in Aberfeldy and Perth Grammar School Community Wing.
Sessions are from 10:00am to 1.00pm. Detailed timetable on the back page.
Tel 01738 472350 Email childcare@pkc.gov.uk www.pkc.gov.uk/families
Summer Fun for Everyone at Live Active Centres
Live Active have a holiday programme full of fun activities and sports for kids of all ages.
Sessions include:
Holiday Hero Camps
Packed full of sports, games, arts 'n' crafts and more to keep your superheroes fighting fit,
super-charged and happy throughout the holidays!
Daily from Mon 3 Jul - Fri 11 Aug (excludes weekends) for ages P1 - P7
Available in Perth at North Inch Community Campus and at Live Active Auchterarder.
Full Day 8am-6pm £17.00 per child; Half Day 8am-1pm or 1pm-6pm £9.00 per child
Perth Tel 01738 454400 ; Auchterarder Tel 01764 661334 Just for Fun Sessions
Huge range of fun activities available in Aberfeldy, Blairgowrie, Crieff, Perth and Pitlochry
Sessions suitable for children in P1 - P7 unless stated.
FREE to Active Fun Members. Booking is advised.
Sports Camps
Progressive camps taking place over consecutive days in Aberfeldy, Blairgowrie, Crieff,
Kinross and Perth. Learn new skills, meet new friends and have FUN! Booking is required.
Adventure Camps
Varied opportunities to get active outdoors, including Rock Climbing; Gorge Walk; Sea Cliff
Adventure; Canoe River Trip; Mountain Adventure.
Sessions 9, 10, 17, 19, 26 & 27 July. Most are for ages 8 – 16, cost £25 per day
Drop off at North Inch Campus in Perth from 8:00am, pick up between 5:00pm and 6:00pm.
Bookings 01738 454600; Info 01738 472241 Email bpkellet@liveactive.co.uk
Full details are available on the Live Active website www.liveactive.co.uk/summer
FULL WEEK PROGRAMMES
Academy of Sport & Wellbeing Holiday Activity Camp
Weekdays 2 to 27 July; 8:30am - 5:30pm
Details: Wide range of activities including Indoor and Outdoor Sports/Games, Creative Fun and
Climbing Wall. Spaces are limited so book in advance where possible.
Ages: 7 – 13 years old Cost: £25.00 per Day; £115.00 per week
Location: Perth College U H I, Crieff Road, Perth, PH1 2NX
Contact: Tel 01738 877313; Email aswinfo.perth@uhi.ac.uk
www.facebook.com/ASWPerthCollegeUHI
Summer Art Camp
2 - 6 July and 9 – 13 July; 10:00am - 3:00pm
Details: Inspiring, creative craft days offering a wide range of unique crafts and outdoor forest fun each
day, ensuring happy children leave with wonderful works of art to be proud of.
Ages: 6 years and over Cost: £25 per day, £105 for 5 days
Location: The Create studio in the beautiful forest of Kinnoull Hill in Perth
Contact: Lisa Earl Tel 07702501730; Email lisaearldesign@talktalk.net
Facebook: Create…Kids Creative Craft Workshops
Wee Summer Adventures
2 – 20 July ; 6 - 13 August; 9:30am - 4:00pm
Details: Be it pirateering in canoes on Loch Tay, survival missions in the woods, climbing and
abseiling crags or trees to save the day or secret spy missions in the forest, we have you
covered. We promise to return muddy, wet, tired and inspired children to you at the end
of their Wee Adventure. Check out the list of activities and dates on the website.
Ages: 5 - 12 year olds Cost: £35 per day
Location: Aberfeldy
Contact: Tel 07780 675859 Email sarah@weeadventures.com
http://www.weeadventures.com/activity-calendarSummer Adventure Weeks @ Willowgate Activity Centre
9 - 13 July ; 16 - 20 July; 23 - 27 July; 6 - 10 August; 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Details: Example Programme: Mon – Kayaking, Canoeing & Aqua Zorbing; Tue – Raft Building &
Bushcraft; Wed – Highland Games, Archery & Commando Challenges; Thur – Stand Up
Paddleboarding & Gameshow Bonanza; Fri – Mixed Paddlesports & Field Archery.
Ages: 7 - 15 years old Cost: £35 per day, £145 for 5 days
Location: Stockgreen Lodge, Lairwell, Perth, PH2 7JU
Contact: Tel 01738 637 245 Email info@willowgateactivitycentre.co.uk
http://www.willowgateactivitycentre.co.uk/
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Hiper Activities Week
23 - 27 July; 10:30am - 12 noon
Details Puzzles; Challenges; Treasure hunts; Messy sessions. Advance booking recommended.
Ages: 5 to 9 year olds £3.50 per session
Location: Community Education studios next to Fonab Castle Hotel.
Contact: Tel 01796 484 626 Email drew.scott@PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com
Youth Theatre Summer Intensive - Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Monday 6 to Saturday 11 August with a show on Sunday 12 August
10:00am – 12:00pm younger age group; 1:00pm – 6:00pm older age groups
Details: This week long intensive rehearsal period is open to Youth Theatre Summer Term
attendees and new participants. In this week we will build upon the skills learnt in the
summer term to put together a production for our main stage. Young participants can be
involved as actors or in a number of creative or backstage roles.
Ages: 6 to 8 year olds; 9 - 12 year olds and 13 - 18 year olds
Costs: Age 6 - 8 - £50 (£25 for Summer Term attendees);
Age 9 - 12 and 13 - 18 - £100 (£50 for Summer Term attendees)
Location: Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Port Na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR
Contact: Tel 01796 484 626 Email drew.scott@PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com
MULTIPLE DAYS OVER THE SUMMER
Summer Kids Workshops at St John’s Shopping Centre in Perth
All kids are invited to try out the workshops running at St John’s Shopping Centre every Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday from 3 to 26 July. The sessions are totally free and sure to be lots of fun.
There will be special guests and also the wonderful Hannah who is bursting full of fun, creative ideas and
activities to get involved in.
3, 4 & 5 July Sporting & Fitness Fun with Live Active Leisure
10, 11 & 12 July Musical Instruments with Small City Crafts
17, 18 & 19 July Innovation Fun with Small City Crafts
24, 25 & 26 July Drama & Stories with Horsecross Arts
The sessions, which are for 4 to 12 year olds, will run from 11:00am – 3:00pm each day.
Children have to be with a parent / carer for the duration of the session but it’s fun for grown-ups too.
Tel 01738 629380 Email info@stjshopping.co.ukSummer children and family activities at the Black Watch Castle and Museum
Heritage Hunter Challenge
Become a heritage hunter and explore the Museum galleries with our exciting themed trails.
Complete each trail to receive an exclusive Black Watch badge.
2 - 8 July - Incredible Instruments; 9 –15 July - Amazing Animals;
16 - 22 July - Weapons of the World; 23 - 29 July - Terrific Tools;
30 July - 5 August - Unbelievable Uniforms; 6 - 12 August - Proud Portraits
Suitable for ages 3 - 12. Themed trails included in Museum entry or free with Museum annual pass.
Hands-on History Station
Get hands on with some of the amazing artefacts in Museum galleries.
Fridays: 6 July - Heroic Highlanders; 13 July - Fearsome Firearms; 20 July - Marvellous Medals;
27 July - A Soldier’s Belongings; 3 August - Decorative Weapons; 10 August - Kilts and Bonnets
Suitable for all ages. Included in Museum entry or free with Museum annual pass.
Museum Explorers Club
Saturdays 1.30pm-4.00pm
30 June - Rubbish Rations; 7 July - Tough Teamwork; 14 July - Soldier Style;
21 July - Marvellous Maps; 28 July - Incredible India; 4 August - Battle of Amiens
Ages 7-12 £5 per child (drink, snack and Museum Explorer’s polo shirt included) or free with
Museum annual pass. Reservation required
Crafts at the Castle
Tuesdays 11.00am-3.00pm
3 July - Regimental Band; 17 July - Weapons of the World; 31 July - Heroic Hats
All ages welcome drop-in family event; Suggested donation of £3 per child
Trench Adventures
Tuesdays 11.00am-3.00pm
10 July - Amazing Animals: Dogs and Rats; 24 July - Perfect Periscopes;
7 August - Uncomfortable Uniforms
All ages welcome drop-in family event; Suggested donation of £3 per child
The Black Watch Museum Annual Family Pass £24.
Contact Tel 01738 638152
Black Watch Castle and Museum, Balhousie Castle, Hay Street, Perth PH1 5HR
http://theblackwatch.co.uk/castle-and-museum/events/
Wild Wednesdays at Comrie Croft
Wednesdays 4, 11, 18 July 1, 8, 15 August; 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Details: Bring your child to become a nature detective for an afternoon. They will discover what
animals live at the Croft, where they live, what they eat and how they spend their days
along with other fun activities.
Ages: Ideal for 7 - 12 year olds, under 7s must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: £6 per child
Location: Braincroft, by Comrie, Crieff PH7 4JZ
Contact: Email info@aquilaecologyscotland.co.uk
www.comriecroft.com/Wild Sparks Outdoor Holiday Playscheme in Dunkeld
Wednesdays 4, 11, 18 July and 1, 8 August; Thursday 26 July; 9.15am - 4.30pm each day.
Details: Explore woods and have great fun whittling sticks, toasting marshmallows, creating with
clay, building dens, rafts, animal homes and perfecting hiding and camouflage skills
amidst the undergrowth.
Ages: 5 - 12 years old Cost: £27 per day, £115 for 5 days. Reduction for siblings.
Location: Field and Atholl Woodland, Brae Street, Dunkeld PH8 0BA
Contact: Tel 07833 670 217 Email office@wildsparks.co.uk
http://www.wildsparks.co.uk/dunkeld-holiday-activities.html
Wild Sparks Outdoor Holiday Playscheme in Alyth
9, 10, 12 July; 16, 19, 20 July; 30 July, 2, 3 August; 6, 7, 9 August; 9am- 5pm
Details: Summer fun in the woods: den-building, bug hunting, whittling, camp-fire cooking, games
and much much more.
Ages: 5 - 12 years old Cost: £28 per day / £120 for 5 days. Reduction for siblings.
Location: Quarry Woods, Woodland Skills Centre, Bamff, Alyth PH11 8LF
Contact: Tel 07833 670 217 Email office@wildsparks.co.uk
http://www.wildsparks.co.uk/alyth-holiday-activities.html
Glen’s Adventure Academy
9 – 11 July; 23 – 25 July; 6 – 8 August; 9:00am - 5:00pm
Details: Three day adventure courses aim to teach your young adventurers about the great
outdoors (land and water), learn new skills and most of all have fun during the school
holidays. Day 1 – Bushcraft, inflatable fun and bouldering; Day 2 – Woodland Combat,
golf and raft building at Loch Earn; Day 3 – Rock climbing, splash time and archery
Ages: 7 - 10 and 11 - 14 years old Cost: £37 for a full day or £100 for 3 days
Location: Crieff Hydro, Ferntower Road, Crieff PH7 3LQ
Contact: Tel 01764 651 651 Email ActionGlenAdmin@actionglen.com
http://crieff.actionglen.com/experiences/kids/glens-adventure-academy/
Nature Tots at RSPB Loch Leven
Wednesdays 11 July and 8 August; 10:00am – 11.30pm
Details: Exciting monthly event guiding you and your little ones through the seasons.
Come along with your budding wildlife adventurers for a journey through the seasons.
This popular monthly event, for families with children aged five and under, starts with a
story and is packed with creative ideas and surprises; getting you outside and playing in
nature. Please dress for the weather - pack your wellies!
Ages: 5 and under Cost: RSPB members £3 per family / non-members £6 per family
Location: Vane Farm Reserve, Kinross KY13 9LX
Contact: Tel 01577 862355 Email lochleven@rspb.org.uk www.rspb.org.uk
Quarrymill Woodland Park, Scone
Sundays 15 July and 19 August; 1:00pm – 3.30pm
Details: Quarrymill Adventure - go on a journey into the woods to discover and explore the
wildlife that lives there along with the seasonal changes that take place throughout the
year. Led by RSPB community learning officers this group aims to inspire and engage
future generations to enjoy and care for the world we live in and the nature all around us.
Ages: All 8 – 12 year olds welcome Cost: Free but booking is essentialThursdays 19 July and 23 August; 10am – 11.30am
Details: Wild Woodlands - a morning of play and discovery starts with a walk into the woods
followed by lots of seasonal and wildlife inspired fun. Please come dressed for the
weather and bring a small snack as being outdoors can be hungry work!
Ages: Families with pre-school children Cost: Free but booking is essential
Saturday 21 July; 10:30am – 3.30pm
Details: Quarrymill Kubb Championship - Come and discover, make, and play the wonderful
outdoor game of kubb. We’ll crown our first Quarrymill champions on the day and
celebrate with toasted marshmallows!
Ages: Families and groups of friends Cost: Free but booking is essential
Everyday Pop into the coffee shop and borrow an RSPB Scotland explorer backpack.
With binoculars, a bug pot, and wildlife spotter sheet it has everything you need to get
out and explore. No need to book, just ask at the counter.
Location: Quarrymill Woodland Park, Scone
Contact: Tel 01577 862355 or email miranda.shephard@rspb.org.uk
Kids Week in Crieff - Sunday 15 to Friday 20 July
Fun filled programme, with lots on each day for families and children of all ages
Sunday - Gala Day at MacRosty Park 11:30am – 4:00pm. Competitions, Live Music, Bouncies,
Tots ball pit, Kiddie show rides, Adventure Circus, Dance performers, Brass Band, Wester
Pickston Miniature Railway plus much more including Fairy Door Competition results.
Monday – Play in a Day – 10:00am – 3:30pm Drama workshop at Strathearn Artspace
Tuesday – Mash up in the Park 10:30am – 3:00pm
Bouncy Castles; Blanket Den Building; Dance sessions; Outdoor games; Science and crafts;
Pond skimming; Environmental and Outdoor Art; Assault course
Wednesday - Campus Summer Fun Day 10:00am – 3:00pm. Various sessions to include Live
Active Leisure, Strathearn Library and a movie at Strathearn Community Campus.
Thursday - Archaeology & Heritage Session 10:00am – 12:00pm and
Princess & Superhero Lunch 12:00pm – 1:00pm at Strathearn Community Campus
Friday – Crieff & Strathearn Rugby Club Open Day 10:00am – 2:00pm
Family Ceilidh 6:00pm – 9:00pm in Academy Hall, Strathearn Terrace
Daily - Fairy Trail and Peter Rabbit Trail in Morgan’s Wood.
All Summer Holidays - Fairy Door Hunt
Full programme available on the Kids Week in Crieff Facebook page
www.facebook.com/kwic2018 or call 07894 264599
Scottish Crannog Centre
A Celtic Summer - Thursday 19 July 10:00am onwards
Join the Crannog community for a day full of summer fun. Activities include cooking over a
campfire and creating flower garlands. Ancient games and pastimes throughout the day.
Celts, Crannogs and Crafts - Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 August 10:00am onwards
Expert demonstrations of metalworking, prehistoric pot-making, textiles, basketry, cooking,
beads, jewellery, adornment, dug-out canoes trips and much more. Hands-on opportunities
for all ages.
Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore, Aberfeldy PH15 2HY
Tel 01887 830583 Email info@crannog.co.uk www.crannog.co.ukKids Summer Circus School
17 – 19 July (new students); 31 July – 2 August (current students); 9:00am - 3:00pm
Details: Over three days, we will let parents have a rest while we teach kids the basics of circus
skills, from the floor to the air! Our skilled floor instructors will give lessons in
acrobalance and dance, while our aerialist instructors will have everyone flying through
the air (but low down and securely) on silks, trapeze and aerial hoop!
At the end of each week we invite parents and family members to come and watch a
short performance at 2pm on the Thursday.
Ages: completed Primary 1, up to Primary 7 Cost: £99 for 3 days
Location: Unit 7, Kilda Place, North Muirton, Perth, PH1 3RL
Contact: Email admin@adventurecircus.org
www.adventurecircus.org/p/kisummer-school.html
Activity Days @ Willowgate Activity Centre
30 July - Activity day for ages 6 – 10; 31 July - Kayak development day for ages 8 +;
2 August - Bushcraft Survival Day for ages 7+.
9:00am to 5:00pm Cost: £35 per day
Other bookable activities range from £6pp to £32pp for an experience and include aqua zorbing,
kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddleboards, archery and more
Location: Stockgreen Lodge, Lairwell, Perth, PH2 7JU
Contact: Tel 01738 637 245 Email info@willowgateactivitycentre.co.uk
http://www.willowgateactivitycentre.co.uk/
Young Designers Summer School
31 July -2 August; 10:00am - 4:00pm each day
Details: Encourage your child’s creativity and inspire them to future careers with this Summer
School for wannabe young designers. A fun, experimental series of workshops inspired by
the museum’s collections will consider many forms of creative design, including
contemporary architecture, costume design, creative writing and filmmaking. Booking
essential.
Ages: 11 – 18 years old Cost: £28 for one day; £78 for 3 days + booking fee
Location: Perth Museum & Art Gallery, 78 George Street, Perth PH1 5LB
Contact: Tel 01738 632488 Email events@culturepk.org.uk
www.culturepk.org.uk/whats-on
Robot Wars Summer TechCamp at the Maker_Space, AK Bell Library
Tuesday 7 - Thursday 9 August, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Details: Robot Wars Summer TechCamp is 3 day event where you will learn how to create,
program and compete with a Lego Mindstorm Robot you’ve built in your team.
The objective? To destroy the opposition! Take away digital skills and an understanding
of coding principles and electronic foundations.
Can you do what it takes to be the surviving team and be rulers of Battle of the Bots?
Ages 11-16 years Cost £99 + (booking fee £8.32)
Location: AK Bell Library, 17 York Place, Perth PH2 8EP
Contact: Tel 01738 444949 Email events@culturepk.org.uk
www.culturepk.org.uk/whats-onSINGLE DAY EVENTS
Call of Nature @ Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Sunday 1 July; 11.30am, 2.00pm and 3.30pm
Details: A one hour muddy, comedy-mystery for children and their grown-ups which finds
laughter and wonder in the most unexpected places! Come exploring and hunt the egg in
our unique and beautiful setting. Your adventure-show takes place outdoors so come
suitably dressed for a Scottish summer.
Ages: 5 – 8 year olds Cost: Child £5; Adult £10
Location: Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Port Na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR
Contact: Tel 01796 484 626 Email drew.scott@PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com
ULTM8 Warrior
Sunday 8 July; 9.00am - 12.00pm
Details: Obstacle Course Race including hurdles, net crawls, ramps, walls, spider’s web and
more! There will be warrior themed obstacles such as taking on Thor and the Roman
shield carry, with sponge throwing for parents!
Ages: 4 - 13 year olds Cost: Online £10; on the day £15
Location: North Inch, Perth PH1 5HS
Contact: Tel 07503 182791 Email info@ultm8warrior.co.uk www.ultm8warrior.co.uk
Vikings: Awesome Crafts at Perth Museum & Art Gallery
Wednesday 11 July
Details: The Vikings are here! Come and experience the way of the Norse. Where did they come
from? How did they fight? What did they eat? What items did they create to trade?
Find out about their everyday life, their fearsome Gods, their travel and trade.
Discover the weapons they used to fight and even get to handle a sword.
Ages: Suitable for all ages, just drop in. No charge
Location: Perth Museum & Art Gallery, 78 George Street, Perth PH1 5LB
Contact: Tel 01738 632488 Email events@culturepk.org.uk
www.culturepk.org.uk/whats-on
Wester Pickston Railway Open Day
Sunday 29 July; 11.30am-4:00pm
Details: There’s a ground level track with trains, an outdoor Garden Railway and extensive
woodland paths with steam-powered road models. You can chat with the members, take
a walk in the woods, have a cuppa or bring a picnic. Entry and parking free.
£2 per ride or 4 rides for £7. Further details on http://smet.org.uk
Location: 3 miles from Methven PH1 3RX
Summer Reading Challenge
Boost your child’s confidence and reading skills this summer.
Sign up to the Mischief Makers Summer Reading Challenge at any Perth and Kinross library.
Choose six books to read over the holidays and pick up your free pack, stickers and rewards.
Certificate and medal for those who complete the challenge. For children aged 4 to 11 years old.
Drop in to your local library for further details www.culturepk.org.uk/your-local-libraryTreasure Trails
Follow the trail, solve the clues and see the sights. Treasure Trails are self-guided themed treasure
hunts, an easy way to discover more about where you live or somewhere new.
There are trails for a number of areas in Perth & Kinross including Aberfeldy, Blair Atholl,
Blairgowrie, Coupar Angus, Crieff, Dunkeld, Kinross, Perth and Pitlochry.
www.treasuretrails.co.uk
Outdoor and Indoor Play Areas
Active Kids Adventure Park, Burnside Farm, Stanley, Perth, PH1 4QB
Variety of outdoor play opportunities and indoor soft play area.
Tel: 01738 827286 www.activekidsadventurepark.co.uk
Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre, Auchingarrich Farm, Comrie, Crieff, PH6 2JE
Outdoor play area and indoor play barn including soft play.
Tel: 01764 679 469 www.auchingarrich.co.uk
Glendoick Garden Centre, Glencarse, Perth PH2 7NS
Outdoor playpark and indoor soft play.
Tel 01738 860260 www.glendoick.com
Highland Safaris, Aberfeldy PH15 2JQ
Outdoor play area
Tel 01887 820071 Email www.highlandsafaris.net
Madoch Centre, St Madoes, Perth PH2 7FF
Outdoor playpark and indoor soft play.
Tel 01738 861023 info@madochcentre.com www.madochcentre.com
Noah’s Perth, Old Gallows Road, PERTH, PH1 1QE
Soft Play Area and other activities.
Tel: 01738 445568 www.noahs-perth.co.uk
Tiso Tots, Highland Gateway, Inveralmond, Perth, PH1 3EE
Soft play area
Tel: 01738 643 464 www.facebook.com/tisotots
Details of local community play areas are available on the council website
www.pkc.gov.uk/article/15496/Map-of-play-areas
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