FAMILY FUN
You’ll find plenty of activities and attractions to keep everyone in the family entertained on your Machrihanish holiday.
From outdoor playparks for little ones to our amazing Art Deco cinema, to fitness activities and swimming, there’s loads to do whatever the weather.
The Aquilibrium Leisure Centre
Offering spectacular views across Campbeltown Loch, the Aqualibrium Leisure Centre has a swimming pool, gym, steam room and sauna. It’s open to visitors who are also welcome to join in the wide variety of fitness classes on offer. Find details here.
Campbeltown Picture House
This Art Nouveau style cinema is a Category-A Listed building and is the only one of its kind still in use in Scotland. Constructed in 1913, it was completely restored in 2017 and now features two screens, a fantastic, dog-friendly café and exhibition space. Check what’s on here.
Campbeltown Lawn Tennis Club
Offering two all-weather courts, this friendly club welcomes visitors on a pay and play basis. You can book courts and hire rackets at Wee Toon Sports on Main Street in Campbeltown. More info here.
Campbeltown Soft Play
When the weather’s not playing ball, there’s plenty of fun to be had at the soft play for young children at Campbeltown Community Centre. Check here for opening times and directions.
Campbeltown Museum
Campbeltown Museum tells the story of Kintyre through a fascinating collection of archaeology, fine art, natural sciences, and social history. Highlights include a Bronze Age jet necklace, a seascape by William McTaggart, a reflector from the Mull of Kintyre lighthouse, and a swooping gannet. Entry is free and donations welcome.
Wee Toon Warriors Gym
This friendly, welcoming gym is open to visitors and has an excellent selection of functional training equipment – excellent for CrossFit or your own strength and endurance workouts. They offer personal training and bootcamps too. For directions and opening times, check here.
Jock’s Adventure Playpark
Known as Jock’s Boat locally, this large playpark is situated right on Campbeltown Loch so you can soak in the views while the kids have fun. There’s picnic benches and plenty of seating. Directions here.
Machrihanish Playpark
This is a fantastic smaller playpark within walking distance of the Holiday Park. There’s a great range of fun activities for kids including a pirate ship, a hammock, a slide and swings. Take the first left after the Ugadale Hotel and you’ll find it.