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Fort Douglas Adventure Park

Dalkeith, United Kingdom•4.6(1.3k)•Park, Playground•Public Space

Outdoor adventure playground within 1000-acre Dalkeith Country Park featuring giant slides, zip lines, jumping pillows, and treehouse fort.

Fort Douglas Adventure Park is located within the 1000-acre Dalkeith Country Park, just a few miles from Edinburgh off the City Bypass. Described as the playground of children's dreams, it features 2 play zones for different ages, giant slides, zip lines, jumping pillows, and the ultimate Fort - a treehouse hidden amongst the trees. Located in the centre of the estate, Fort Douglas provides a sense of wilderness and magic. The venue operates timed sessions (10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm) with pre-booking recommended. Nearby facilities include Restoration Yard with The Kitchen restaurant and The Larder for takeaway. Note: dogs are not permitted in the adventure playground.
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Opening Hours

Monday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Venue Details

Venue Type

Outdoor

Typical visit duration

1-3 hours

Booking

Book in advance

Recommended ages

0 months (newborn) – 12 years

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Fort Douglas Cabin / Restoration Yard

Fort Douglas cabin serves hot drinks, snacks and cakes seasonally. Restoration Yard offers The Kitchen restaurant, The Coffee Bar (closed Jan-Spring 2026 for renovation), and The Larder for takeaway.

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4.6(1.3k reviews)
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2 months ago

Great adventure park for the kids (ours aged between 6 & 12). Has expanded over the years and is lots of fun. Fantastic mix of activities. However, it is difficult to avoid the industry of the place… 1 star coffee (20 minute wait too), 2 star Halloween maze, 5 star your times up, get out of here.

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Erik Oldale

Erik Oldale

5 months ago

Great fun place for kids and adults. It's a shame the fill your own bottle station is so neglected. Tap runs for too long after being pressed and they need to put some hardcore for drainage or a rubber mat down so you don't have to stand in a puddle whilst filling your own bottle. Mentioned it to a few members of staff and they all said they had had multiple complaints about the same thing but upper management "Doesn't see it that way/don't care". Poor show and very petty by them. Loads of kids getting their feet wet just trying to get a healthy drink. Would be very simple to bring it up to the high standards of the rest of the park.

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Roxanne Gray

Roxanne Gray

7 months ago

Amazing for all ages thort maybe to babish for my 10,12,15yr old but I had as much fun at 36 with them haha. well worth money and wish coffee shop was open in the play area though.

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Rob Elliot-Cooke

Rob Elliot-Cooke

10 months ago

As a family we went to explore Fort Douglas and had a great time. There’s a separate play area for little children and plenty for the big kids too. Good value for money and a well maintained park. We had 3 hours of non stop fun, bouncing on the air cushion, exploring the tree houses and rushing down the slides.

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Sidra Khalid

Sidra Khalid

a year ago

We visited the place twice last month and it’s just amazing… my baby just loved it ❤️ it was just a delightful treat for him. Luckily when we visited it was good weather.. sunny not much windy .. they have a lot of options for kids.. swings, slides wee castles and then slides options in. Flying fox, jumping options, wee sand play with tractor rides in it and a lot more. It was a perfect date for my wee one ❤️ .. also they have option for birthday parties and a lot more options of events to attend occasionally. Most importantly they have separate play places for upto 5 and then other one for 5+. And who doesn’t wander ice cream after play 🫣 they have a wee ice cream place inside park with other options and candy floss cabin as well.

Reviews last updated: 15 January 2026

Events at Fort Douglas Adventure Park

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This venue was last updated on 15 January 2026

Frequently asked questions about Fort Douglas Adventure Park

Is Fort Douglas Adventure Park free to visit?

Fort Douglas Adventure Park is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

What ages is Fort Douglas Adventure Park suitable for?

Fort Douglas Adventure Park is suitable from newborn up to age 12.

Is Fort Douglas Adventure Park dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at Fort Douglas Adventure Park.

Is there parking at Fort Douglas Adventure Park?

Yes, Fort Douglas Adventure Park has on-site parking.

Is there food at Fort Douglas Adventure Park?

Yes — Fort Douglas Cabin / Restoration Yard is on site at Fort Douglas Adventure Park. Fort Douglas cabin serves hot drinks, snacks and cakes seasonally.

Is Fort Douglas Adventure Park pushchair-friendly?

Fort Douglas Adventure Park isn't the easiest for pushchairs, prams or buggies — stairs or uneven terrain may make a baby carrier a better option.

How long should we plan to spend at Fort Douglas Adventure Park?

Plan 1–3 hours for a visit to Fort Douglas Adventure Park.

How do I get to Fort Douglas Adventure Park by public transport?

Fort Douglas Adventure Park isn't on a major public transport route — driving is recommended.

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