



15+ Rainy Day Activities in the Borders for Kids
the Borders has a wide range of indoor activities for families — from soft play centres and museums to arts venues and climbing walls. All venues here are fully or primarily indoors, making them reliable on wet days.
Museums(9)

Jedburgh Castle Jail & Museum
★4.5Explore Jedburgh's fascinating history through museum exhibits housed in a restored 18th-century castle jail building.

Borders Textile Towerhouse
★4.6Explore the rich history of textile production in the Scottish Borders at this historic towerhouse museum.

Coldstream Museum
★4.5Explore local history and heritage at this free, family-friendly museum in the Scottish Borders.

Mary Queen Of Scots’ Visitors Centre
★4.6Explore the fascinating history of Mary Queen of Scots at this engaging visitor centre dedicated to Scotland's most iconic monarch.

Lochcarron of Scotland Visitor Centre
★4.6Discover Scottish textile heritage and craftsmanship at this iconic weaving mill visitor centre.
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Castles(2)

Floors Castle
★4.6Explore a magnificent Scottish castle with stunning gardens, grounds, and family-friendly facilities including cafés and gift shops.

Hermitage Castle
★4.5Explore a dramatic medieval fortress set in the Scottish Borders with outdoor ruins to discover and historic stories to uncover.
Country Parks(2)

The Hirsel Estate
★4.5Explore waymarked walking trails, a museum of country life, craft workshops, and tea room across this historic estate in the Scottish Borders.

St Abbs Head
★4.8Explore dramatic coastal cliffs teeming with seabirds, rare plants and stunning Scottish scenery perfect for outdoor family adventures.
Botanical Garden(1)
Bowling(1)
City Park(1)
Play Café(1)
Soft Play Center(1)
Swimming Pool(1)
Wildlife Center(1)
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