Family Fun this Easter at Cairngorm Mountain
Have a fantastic spring break with the family right here at Cairngorm Mountain, just a short drive from Aviemore. Here’s what on for the whole family!
1. Ride the Mountain Railway
- Hop aboard Scotland’s only mountain railway
- Travel to over 1,000 metres above sea level
- Reach the UK’s highest restaurant at the top
- Take in the panoramic views from the train
- If you’re lucky you may spot the free roaming reindeer outside
Discounted family tickets available!

2. Ptarmigan Experience
- Arrive by style on the Mountain Railway
- After lunch take in the panoramic views from the outdoor terrace
- Watch the 270-degree immersive film
- Let the little ones imagination run wild with our interactive sandboxes
- Browse our gift shop re-opening for Easter!

3. Adventure Play Park
- Small, gentle tubing slide for little ones from age 2+
- Double zip line for children to race each other
- Winch cat climbing frame
- Let the kids jump for joy on our inflated pillow
- Picnic benches to watch your little ones in action (parent supervision essential)
£5 per child per visit. FREE ENTRY when purchasing a ball for our Adventure Ball Runs, scroll down to find out more.

4. Adventure Ball Runs
- Family friendly fun on the giant ‘marble runs’
- Answer the questions from Rhona the Reindeer to move onto the next step
- Race your wooden ball against each other to the finish line
- Discover the UK’s highest phone box and viewpoint nearby
- Get free entry to the play park when you purchase a ball for our adventure ball runs!
£5 per person including your ball to keep and use time and time again, together with a quiz sheet to complete.

Buy your ball directly from our Ticket Office on the day or you can pre-book online.
5. Mountain Tubing Slides
- Open selected days throughout the Easter school holidays
- Two slides to choose from and use as many times as you wish during your session
- Suitable for ages 4+ to grandparents!
- Want to go faster? Ask our team to give you an extra push or twist
- Picnic benches close by to watch your children in action
£15 per person per 30 minute session.

First batch of dates now open for booking
6. Easter Snowsports
*Skiing runs available will be subject to weather conditions

*You must be able to ski or board to book a session on the beginners slopes or alternatively accompanied by a competent skier or boarder.
7. Refuel at the Cairngorm Café
- Outdoor terrace with seating and mountain views
- Enjoy a hot chocolate by the log fire on a rainy day
- Family friendly menu for all ages
- Licensed with a range of local Cairngorm beers and gins
- Bring all the family (we’re dog friendly)

8. Experience a Relaxing Visit
- Take a seat on our viewpoint benches with panoramic views at 600 metres above sea level
- Explore the walkways for more viewpoints
- Relax with the sounds of nature in our wild mountain garden
- Savour a picnic on one of our outdoor tables with food to go from our café
- Enjoy some retail therapy in our Mountain Shop with local inspired gifts, books and children’s toys

Good to Know
- Travel lighter by jumping on the Aviemore Adventurer bus which runs regularly from Aviemore centre to our front door, and leave a lighter footprint.
- Baby changing and disabled toilet facilities on site
- Dog friendly in our grounds and Cairngorm Café (only assisted dogs are permitted on the mountain railway)
- We have a large car park which is free until mid-April, thereafter chargeable from £3 for up to 8 hours during the day
- Visit our Ticket Office for further information

We hope to welcome you soon!