Forest Holidays Glentress Forest
Peebles, Scottish Borders, Scotland
Glentress is mountain-biking heaven, with graded trails from wobbly first rides to proper descents, plus Go Ape and lots of treehouse cabins. An hour from Edinburgh, it is a superb two-night escape for active families with children old enough to ride.
For the children
- Kids' activities
- Nature activities
- Family rooms
- Cots
- Dog friendly
- Best for
- Families with children who love the outdoors
- Ages
- All ages
- Kids' club
- No club; Forest Ranger-led family activities (bookable)
- Family rooms
- One- to four-bedroom cabins and treehouses; cots and highchairs available
- Outdoors
- Forest Ranger activities, woodland walks, cycling, kayaking and Go Ape nearby
We only list facilities we could confirm on their website — something not listed may still be there.
Days out nearby
~26 miles · ~45 mins
Zoo · ideal day trip
A hillside zoo with a famous penguin colony, chimpanzees, koalas and a lemur walkthrough. Easy to reach from the city centre, it is a highlight of any family weekend in Edinburgh.
~26 miles · ~45 mins
Science centre · rainy day option
A journey through the planet's story, from volcanoes to ice caps and rainforest, with immersive shows and a planetarium dome beneath Arthur's Seat. A brilliant wet-weather plan in Edinburgh. Allow around two hours.
~28 miles · ~45 mins
Zoo · ideal day trip
A friendly, rescue-focused zoo with bears, lions and reptiles plus a big play area and indoor soft play. Small enough to enjoy without rushing, and a short drive from Edinburgh.
~34 miles · ~45 mins
Aquarium · ideal day trip
Scotland's national aquarium sits beneath the Forth bridges, with one of the longest underwater tunnels in the world, sand tiger sharks and a seal sanctuary. Easy to reach from Edinburgh.
Kielder Castle & Kielder Forest ↗
~45 miles · ~1 hr
Nature / outdoors · ideal day trip
England's biggest forest and lake, with adventure play, family bike trails, red squirrels and some of the darkest skies in the country. Kielder Castle is a handy base with a café and visitor centre.
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Family facilities
- Pushchair friendly
- Play area
- Parking2 allocated spaces per cabin
A guide, not a guarantee. Shown only where the venue or a trusted source has told us. Not listed doesn't mean not available — check with the venue if it matters for your visit.
Researched by Tumble in October 2026 from each place's own website. Tumble doesn't take these bookings — prices, availability and children's club details change, so check with them before you book. Distances and travel times are approximate.