Satrosphere Science Centre
On Constitution Street, close to the Esplanade, is the informative Satrosphere Science Centre offering a fun day out for all the family. The hands-on centre provides interactive ways for visitors to learn more about science.

179 Constitution Street
Tel: (01224) 640 340.
Website: www.satrosphere.net

Codona's Amusement Park and The Boardwalk
If you're looking for something a little different to keep the kids entertained, head to Codona's Amusement Park on the Beach Boulevard. This seafront complex boasts a live music and entertainment stage, a 3D motion ride theatre and an amusement park with roller-coasters, log flume, waltzers and all the other usual gut-churning rides. Also on the Beach Boulevard is The House of Fun, a family entertainment centre with a children's foam factory, indoor trampolines, 10-pin bowling alleys, pool halls, bingo competitions, bar, restaurant and gift shop.

Beach Boulevard Cordona's Amusement Park
Tel: (01224) 595 910.
Website: www.codonas.com

The House of Fun
Tel: (01224) 583 388.
Website: www.nobleleisure.com

Peacock Visual Arts
Peacock is North East Scotland's leading contemporary visual arts centre and organises various local and international art exhibitions. A second smaller gallery displays and sells original prints created by local, national and international artists. Many of these are produced at Peacock's in-house printmaking facilities, which are available, for a small charge, to those of at least a basic competency. For those without a clue about printing and etching, or those wishing to further their existing skills, Peacock runs classes.

21 Castle Street
Tel: (01224) 639 539.
Website: www.peacockvisualarts.com