Location: Cowdenbeath
Top Things to do in Cowdenbeath
Top 10 Things to do in Cowdenbeath, United Kingdom (UK)
Cowdenbeath (/ˌkaʊdənˈbiːθ/ ( listen); Scots: Coudenbeith) is a town and burgh in west Fife, Scotland. It is 5 miles north-east of Dunfermline and 18 miles north of the capital, Edinburgh. The town grew up around the extensive coalfields of the area and became a Police Burgh in 1890. According to a 2008 estimate, the town has a population of 14,081.
Restaurants in Cowdenbeath
1. Cross Guns
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Lee L
So we have been here many times for a bar lunch and drinks.
As for a food goes you can expect your typical pub grub very fair priced.
The bar is a rather nice looking bar with good prices for both beer and spirits. It has a pool table and a darts board.
Most weekend they have some kind of singer on through the back.
2. Lochore Meadows Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Open 7 days Lochore Meadows Country Park is a major centre for outdoor recreation and environmental education in Fife. The Country Park is an attractive area, comprising reclaimed coal mining waste-land, gently rolling grassland and woodland. The Country Park is open throughout the year and there are plenty of opportunities for interesting walks and other activities. At the west end of the loch there is a nature reserve with a wheelchair-accessible bird-watching hide.
Reviewed By IJM47 - Fife, United Kingdom
Took a walk into Lochore Meadows Country park and delighted to find the new Willie Clarke Centre is now open. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Enjoyed coffee and bacon rolls after our walk and the view over the loch was amazing. The centre was warm and spotlessly clean. Well worth a visit.
3. Aberdour Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 198 reviews
See the large and imposing suite of buildings from the 12th to the 17th century with the grand hall-house, thought to be the oldest standing stone castle in Scotland. There is also a delightful walled garden, with scented flowers and a beehive-shaped doocot, which overlooks the Forth. Take a guided tour in summer to see all around the castle including the painted ceiling in the east range, which is a precious survival from the early 17th century. Open all year. Winter Closed Thus and Fri.
Reviewed By Jon G - Norway
Aberdour Castle has some very nice rooms and some ruins that are just like umpteen other Scottish Castles, but has less of the history to go with it. The terraced garden and the dovecot are nice, as is the bowling green. Not terribly interesting, but definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.
4. Pittencrieff Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 563 reviews
Reviewed By craigluscar - Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Heavy snow fall and a morning walk through the park with the snow laden trees quite stunning when the sun hits them . A lot of dog walkers out today and photographers with the same idea as me .I have my small bag of peanuts to attract the squirrels and robins . I was not disappointed
5. Skydive St. Andrews
Overall Ratings
5 based on 619 reviews
Reviewed By Kirsten D - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Best experience ever! The place was easy to find, all the staff were friendly, knowledgable and sooo encouraging from beginning to end.
The jump itself was just an amazing experience. My instructor, Iain, was great fun and made sure I understood what was happening the whole time. The staff instilled such confidence in everyone taking part, so we could all just relax and enjoy the experience!
I would do it all again in a heartbeat!
6. Cowdenbeath Racewall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By theo15 - Ballater
Arrived on last race week-end of season and surprised to find out racing had started at 17.00hrs not the usual as advertised time of 18.00 which made parking quite difficult and we had no chance of our usual seat in stand on Saturday night as...MoreThank you for your positive review. I am sorry that the racing had started before your arrival. Racing sometimes starts earlier for larger meetings. We do try to publicise early starts by social media, website etc.
7. Knockhill Racing Circuit
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 264 reviews
Reviewed By Mark M - Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
I was here yesterday for my Racecar experience....without doubt well worth the money!! And will most certainly be returning to do it all again. All the staff were fantastic from start to finish and my instructor Andrew was great and very knowledgable of the circuit even after it just being re-surfaced. Highly recommend you do one of the driving experiences you will not be disappointed! The whole experience lasted just over 2 hours (this was the extended experience with 4 laps with the Type R and then 20 laps in the single seater) fantastic day out!
8. Little World of Play
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By keith s
Pre booked the two hour session for two grandchildren 4 & 2. The themed play area is fantastic with so much to keep them entertained. From the themed building site to beauty salon, Dr's, Vets, supermarket, Disco, Theatre, Fire Engines & Police Station.. large soft play & cafe.. It was busy so glad we booked in advance, still plenty of room to keep everyone happy & safe. Kids had a ball & will return.
9. Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 258 reviews
Come along and discover the original birthplace cottage of Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919). Find out how Andrew, born a weaver’s son in Dunfermline, emigrated to America and became the richest man in the world, and one of the most generous philanthropists of all time. The Memorial Hall adjoining the cottage tells the story of Andrew Carnegie’s lasting legacy which includes internationally renowned landmarks such as the Carnegie Hall in New York, the Peace Palace in The Hague, over 2,800 public Libraries around the globe, Mount Wilson Observatory in California, and, of course, the Diplodocus carnegii dinosaur!
Reviewed By Sheila M - Dunfermline, United Kingdom
My husband and I have visited this museum previously and thoroughly enjoyed our tour. The layout in the old dwelling of the Carnegie family is excellent and the information is superb. The downstairs area is fascinating and we spent a superb afternoon Reading all the information and looking at the exhibits. There is an amazing amount of varied and really interesting information. We really loved it. There is a little shop and a tearoom too. There is no admission charge and the public parking outside is plentiful and reasonably priced. The curator too was extremely helpful.
I returned with 2 of my granddaughters aged 12 and 10 during the October break and they too loved the experience. They were probably not as interested in all the information available but there are many interactive options for them including morse code practice, board games and puzzles. They too thoroughly enjoyed their visit and of course enjoyed buying a souvenir from the shbeing served by an extremely pleasant assistant. Well worth a visit by all age groups.
10. RSPB Scotland Loch Leven
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 134 reviews
Set on the southern shore of the loch, RSPB Scotland Loch Leven nature reserve offers a great day out for families, nature lovers and wildlife watchers alike. Formerly known as Vane Farm, the RSPB bought the reserve in 1967 as a centre for environmental education and it is still a fantastic place for children to explore and discover nature today. Visitors can climb the trail through the woodland to the top of Vane Hill for a spectacular view over the Kinross-shire hills and countryside, or meander down to the wetland trail where three hides allow people to get really close to nature. In the summer, ospreys fish on the loch, and in the winter, thousands of pink-footed geese, swans and ducks make the reserve their home.
Reviewed By stockfam - Galashiels, United Kingdom
A nice place to break your journey if you are traveling on the M90. Great scones, soup and coffee - all home-made and using fair trade and sustainably sourced ingredients. You can just sit in the 'dining' room and consume whilst looking out over the loch and/or watch the feed from the camera on the bird-feeding station or take a peek though the telescopes set up at the window. If you want to stretch your legs you can walk out of the reserve along a good path beside the loch and if you are a RSPB member you can visit the hides on the path in the other direction.
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