Belhaven Caravan & Camping Park. Dunbar, East Lothian.
  

Belhaven Bay's Top Ten Places To Visit

 

1. East Links Family Park

Contact: 01368 863 607
www.eastlinks.fsnet.co.uk

Where you can feed the goats, hens and llamas or hop on the miniature train which takes you around the 20 acres of farm animals.  It also houses a giant maze and you can watch baby chicks hatching too!  There’s a new cafe where you can relax and have a coffee or tea, or stay for lunch.  It is only half a mile from our holiday park at Belhaven Bay.

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East Links Family Park

2. John Muir Country Park

www.eastlothian.gov.uk/content/0,1094,1002,00.html

A great family day out, with over 733 hectares of woodland walks, sandy beaches and stunning scenery, an adventure playground for the children and barbeque areas, you could spend an entire day there and still not see the whole place!  Located next door to East Links Family Park.  Less than a mile from our Park, but if you do want to take your car, parking and entry are free.  Open all year round.

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3. John Muir’s Birthplace

Contact: 01368 865 899
www.jmbt.org.uk

Located in the centre of Dunbar.  Now a museum dedicated to the famous conservationist.  There are family workshops throughout the year.  Entry is free. 

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John Muir

4. East Lothian's Castles

www.e-architect.co.uk/scotland/scottish_castles.htm

East Lothian is steeped in history and with several castles such as Dunbar, Dirleton & Tantallon to visit, you could spend days visiting and imagining yourself back in days of old. 

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5. Belhaven Brewery

Contact: 01368 862 734
www.belhaven.co.uk/index01.html

Definately worthwhile visiting (and within walking distance of the park if you fancy sampling!).  You need to book in advance by phone on 01368 862 734 or through the internet at www.belhaven.co.uk/index01.html

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Belhaven Brewery

6. Swimming Pool & Sports Centre

Contact: 01368 865 456

There is a large splashpool in the centre of Dunbar.  It’s open daily and has a continental style cafe, a wave machine operating every half-hour, water slide and there is also a sauna, gym and a crèche.  Fitness classes are held regularly if you’re feeling energetic!

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7. Arts & Crafts

Contact: 01368 850 256
www.stentongallery.com

Stenton Gallery is approximately 5 miles away and has exhibitions of Modern and Contemporary Scottish Art. You can browse or buy and with exhibitions changing regularly, you’re sure to find something that appeals.

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Arts and Crafts

8. Diving Club

www.eastlothiandivers.org.uk

East Lothian Divers Club offers diving lessons which can be arranged firstly in the splashpool in Dunbar itself.  For more experienced divers, they can give advice and guidance on various dives around Dunbar where you can see a U74 which was sunk in July 1916, three and a half miles North of Dunbar.

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9. Surfing

www.c2cadventure.com

Coast To Coast Adventure Sports offers surfing lessons, with all equipment available to hire, you only need to bring your own nerve!

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Surfing

10. Explore the Countryside

Contact: 01620 82 7318

The Countryside Ranger can arrange to take you exploring the area, or can give advice on where and when to go.  This service is usually free.

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