Perthshire adventure park raises play area prices ahead of summer revamp

An adventure park in Perthshire is to raise the entrance fee of one of its top attractions.

Active Kids in Stanley is introducing a new immersive play area in its facility on Burnside Farm.

It says the play area’s original fort structure will be replaced by a “wooden ensemble” of towers, nets and climbing equipment.

There will also be a series of interactive wall activities.

Active Kids says work is currently taking place to get the children’s play area fully in use by early summer.

Better accessibility at Active Kids Stanley

The development comes after Active Kids Stanley said the fort was “outdated” and posed challenges for adult supervision.

The firm wants to introduce inclusive designs to the play park, in light of its partnership with Perthshire Autism Support.

Rowland Thomson, business manager at Active Kids Adventure Park, said: “We are committed to creating dynamic and inclusive play environments that inspire adventure and creativity in children of all ages.”

A planning application to replace the fort was approved by Perth and Kinross Council earlier in March.

Prices to enter revamped Perthshire play area to increase

When the fort replacement is complete, prices to enter the outdoor adventure play area will rise.

Admission last summer was priced at £10 per child and £5 per adult.

This will go up to £11 and £5.50 respectively, with under-2s and over-60s going free.

Prices for the attraction are lower during the winter period.

Meanwhile, indoor adventure play sessions start from £6.95 per child and £3 per adult.

The park has also recently opened a new outdoor play area for children under seven.

This first part of the expansion programme includes a Little Explorers Tower, an early year’s adventure trail, swings, a trampoline, sensory and music panels and a charming farm cottage equipped with its own slide.

• An earlier version of this story said prices would rise by 37%. This was based on information provided directly to The Courier by Active Kids, showing current and new prices. Active Kids has since contacted us to point out that prices differ during the winter and summer months, and while prices are still rising this summer compared to 2024, the difference is lower than 37%. We are happy to clarify the matter.