The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Dunbar, Scotland

July 16, 2021 Alida England

Dunbar (/dʌnˈbɑːr/ ( listen)) is a coastal town in East Lothian on the south-east coast of Scotland, approximately 28 miles (45 km) east of Edinburgh and 28 miles (45 km) from the English border north of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Restaurants in Dunbar

1. Coast to Coast Surf School

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5.0 based on 126 reviews

Coast to Coast Surf School

Coast to Coast Surf school has grown a reputation Scotland wide for high quality surf sports teaching, with a team of experienced instructors offering quality lessons and courses for both Surfing and Bodyboarding. We also run Stand up paddle board and Coasteering classes. For the more adventurous we offer amazing surf camps on the west coast islands and north coast of Scotland

2. John Muir Alpacas

Dunbar EH42 1XF Scotland [email protected] http://www.johnmuiralpacas.co.uk
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5.0 based on 138 reviews

John Muir Alpacas

John Muir Alpacas is an exciting new trekking and tourism business close to John Muir Country Park and the John Muir Way in Dunbar.

Reviewed By laurenhU4590WA

Highly recommend a John Muir Alpaca Trek, such a wonderful experience, in a beautiful location. We had the most amazing morning with, Bertie, Ouzo, Toby and Harry and the wonderful owner Jen, who greeted us with a warm welcome, and made everyone feel right at home. We went on a lovely walk through the woods, which leads you out onto the most stunning beach on the estuary of John Muir. The Alpacas are just amazing, gentle, funny, inquisitive and they love a wee selfie! My Dad got paired with Ouzo, it was the perfect pairing! He’s just like my Dad, laid back and a proper gent! Jen paired everyone perfectly, as no one was in a hurry to hand them back after the trek! Thank you John Muir Alpacas, we look forward to coming back to visit soon.

3. Victoria Harbour

Victoria Harbour Victoria Place, Dunbar EH42 1HS Scotland
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4.5 based on 223 reviews

Victoria Harbour

Reviewed By as0915

The harbour is quite small, nevertheless, the scenery is absolutely stunning! The fish and chips were very tasty too. Definitely worth a visit.

Dunbar EH42 1XF Scotland +44 1368 863607 [email protected] http://www.eastlinks.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 527 reviews

East Links Family Park

East Links Family Park is a farm themed activity park that brings out the child in all ages! Discover a delightful world of endearing farm animals by enjoying a train safari through the paddocks or getting up close in the small animal barn. You can also take a leisurely walk round and the information boards will tell you all about the animals you can see. If the kids feel like a change – there is LOTS for them to do. The three level Fortress is an adventure itself with over 15 different activities including a massive four lane slide, climbing frames, rat tunnels and climbing nets. For the smaller children there’s a soft play area, and the older more adventurous can enjoy go-karts, trampolines, jelly belly, ball blast arena, hay barn with climbing walls and expend their excess energy in just having fun! Enjoy being spoiled in the Family Park’s John Muir Café or in fine weather, pack a picnic. Whatever your age, you will be totally involved in PLEASURE!! Book tickets via eventbrite

Reviewed By U302CAgemmam - Lancashire, United Kingdom

Absolutely fantastic! We went on a very rainy day yet the kids loved it! Wrap up and wear waterproofs with decent footwear and you will have a great day no matter the weather! I originally thought it was quite expensive though once inside we felt it was great value! Everything included and lots to do for all ages, loved the dry slope with my hubby and kids, music maze was great fun, the outdoor play area is huge!!! Amazing day for all the family, easily spent 4hours, great value! Thank you to all the staff very helpful and friendly x

5. Belhaven Beach

Foxlake Linkfield Car Park, Dunbar EH42 1XF Scotland
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4.5 based on 167 reviews

Belhaven Beach

Reviewed By grantmP6248GF - Dunbar, United Kingdom

This is a beautiful place to be, wild and unspoilt just as John Muir thought too.....jogging, surfing, dog walking and people watching all a pleasure in this sanctuary from the everyday.....

6. John Muir's Birthplace

128 High Street, Dunbar EH42 1JJ Scotland +44 1368 865899 [email protected] http://www.jmbt.org.uk
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4.5 based on 194 reviews

John Muir's Birthplace

Reviewed By 19Daly07 - Worcester, United Kingdom

Interesting and friendly little museum full of fairly amazing facts about this fascinating man that did so much for the environment and the preservation of the natural world. The museum is free, small but packed with easily digestible information that make it well worth the visit. It's well laid out so never boring, interactive and with a lot of visual stuff that makes it well worth the visit. Take your time and don't miss it

7. Dunbar Leisure Pool

Castlepark, Dunbar EH42 1EU Scotland +44 1620 820655 http://www.enjoyleisure.com
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4.5 based on 66 reviews

Dunbar Leisure Pool

Create a splash at Dunbar Leisure Pool, the ultimate centre for aquatic fun for all the family! The pool has a beached area with water characters for younger children to play on, as well as a wave machine, water jets and flume.

Reviewed By moakysmamma

Great pool and views of the sea, perfect for my toddler and tween hehe. Loved it thank you!!Lady behind the cafe was so lovely and friendly too. Will be back for sure :)

8. Belhaven Fruit Farm

Thistly Cross Roundabout, Dunbar EH42 1ST Scotland +44 1368 860573 [email protected] https://www.thestoreatbelhaven.co.uk/default.asp?page=fruitfarm/
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4.0 based on 82 reviews

Belhaven Fruit Farm

Belhaven Fruit Farm, the home of IceDelight and Pick Your Own! ** New for 2013 ** The Store at Belhaven, our brilliant new farm shop and cafe with amazing IceDelight factory. Come along and help yourself to your favourite flavour and choice of wonderful toppings!IceDelight is our luxury fat-free, dairy-free and gluten-free alternative to ice cream. We've blended our home-grown Scottish fruit with an authentic Italian recipe to create a unique, luxuriously creamy dessert as healthy and tasty as real fruit. All of our five delicious flavours of strawberry, raspberry, blackcurrant, lemon and gooseberry & elderflower count towards your ‘five-a-day’ and are completely suitable for vegans. All of our flavours are available for purchase in a range of sizes at Belhaven Fruit Farm and many other establishments throughout East Lothian. Belhaven Fruit Farm also offers delicious mouth watering PYO strawberries grown under cover at waist height. No more bending or sore backs, so come along and bring all the family. We also offer blackcurrants, gooseberries and blackberries as well as a fantastic farm Shop and cafe with outdoor seating area and children's play park. There is also ample car parking and easy disabled access. Here at Belhaven Fruit Farm we think that our fruit tastes best when it's fresh off the plant and warm from the sun; we would love you to come down to Belhaven Fruit Farm and see just how tasty fresh fruit can be!

Reviewed By ethanm543

amazing strawberries for great prices they are juicy the icecream and cafe is amzing aswell with cheep prices

9. Dunbar Castle

Dunbar Harbour, Dunbar EH42 1HX Scotland
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4.0 based on 66 reviews

Dunbar Castle

Reviewed By MoDoodlebug75 - Livingston, United Kingdom

Yes, it's a ruin. No, you can't access it anymore. However, it's in a lovely wee town, beside an interesting harbour and you could spend hours just watching the kittiwakes who have claimed the castle as their own. Buy a book on the history of the town (I got one for £3.50 from the local history society) sit in the sunshine with the castle and harbour entrance as your view and marvel at the fact that there's anything left of this castle at all after everything it's been through!!

10. Foxlake Adventures

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5.0 based on 217 reviews

Foxlake Adventures

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