There is no lack of things to do in the area, whether you’re looking for peaceful walks around a Loch, historical relics standing proud in a beautiful surrounding, or whether you just want to go and have the most fun possible with or without kids, there is something for everyone. We’ve listed some of our favourites below.
NOTE: Please remember to check availability and opening times for places and activities before visiting.
Just an hour from Lilliardsedge, our sister park boasts Scotlands biggest and best Clay Pigeon Shooting Ground and Fly Fishing Ponds.
Take a look at their website by clicking the link above or give them a call on 01461 800370
All guests and holiday home owners staying at any of our parks receive fantastic discounted rates on all activities!
Open 7 days a week – 9am til 5pm
Open all year around our other sister park – Riverside Caravan Park is just 20 minutes away and is situated on the banks of the picturesque River Teviot.
Take a look at their website by clicking the link above or give them a call on 01450 373785
All guests and customers can spend a few hours fishing from the banks within the park for no extra charge!
Don’t forget to bring your own equipment.
Catch and release only!
St Mary’s Loch is situated 28 miles away from our park in the Scottish Borders on the A708 road between Selkirk and Moffat.
You can enjoy a relaxing walk and explore the beautiful Yarrow Valley around the Border’s largest natural loch. The loch is right at the historic hunting ground Ettrick Forest, a place where William Wallace would rally his allies to come together to raid the nearby English settlements. It is also a perfect setting for visitors to take part in activities such as cycling, walking, sailing, watersports and fishing.
Visit Jedburgh Abbey, a ruined Augustinian abbey which was founded in the 12th century, is situated in the town of Jedburgh, just 6 miles from our park and 10 miles north of the border with England at Carter Bar. Jedburgh is the largest town on the A68 between Newcastle upon Tyne and the Scottish capital, Edinburgh.
Jacksons at Jedburgh is a family-friendly outdoor visitor attraction just 10 minutes from Lilliardsedge Holiday Park, offering farm visits, weekly toddler group sessions, birthday parties and exciting seasonal events.
For a great family day out, book your visit to the farm where you’ll meet the lovely animals at your own pace or join in the fun on one of their guided, interactive, seasonal experiences and experience life on the farm throughout the year.
Situated in the stunning Scottish Borders countryside and easily accessible from the A68, Jacksons at Jedburgh offers a fun-filled, yet relaxing experience, away from the stress of everyday life. You can be sure a warm welcome always awaits.
It’s one of the famous 7stanes mountain biking centres, with award-winning trails that attract riders from all over the UK and beyond. Walking at Glentress is great too, with airy views across the famous River Tweed and a chance to tread in the footsteps of Bronze Age and Iron Age people.
Explore the historic town of Jedburgh’s connections with Mary Queen of Scots at this fascinating visitor centre.
Queen Mary stayed in Jedburgh in 1566 on an official tour, and it was whilst she was here she visited her secret lover in Hermitage Castle.
Melrose Abbey is a magnificent ruin on a grand scale with lavishly decorated masonry.
Probably the most famous ruin in Scotland, the abbey was founded by David I in 1136 for the Cistercian Order, and it was largely destroyed by Richard II’s English army in 1385. The surviving remains of the church are of the early 15th century, and are of an elegance unsurpassed in Scotland. Objects found during excavation are displayed in the Commendator’s House.
Formed by an extinct volcano, the St Abb’s Head is the best known landmark along the magnificent Berwickshire coast.
Sheer cliffs loom from the sea at St Abb’s Head, giving dramatic views of the Berwickshire coastline and providing an early summer home for nesting seabirds. Watch the constantly moving mass of birds in the narrow inlets, or admire their swooping flight as they head out towards the stormy seas.
Bridging the national border between Scotland and England, this inspiring 100km (62.5 miles) cross-border route links Melrose in the Scottish Borders, where St. Cuthbert started his religious life in 650AD, with Holy Island off the Northumberland Coast, his eventual resting place and his original pilgrimage shrine. Although inspired by St. Cuthbert, this is far more than a pilgrimage route.
You will be able to come to the viewpoint from Melrose and St Boswells to admire the stunning view of the River Tweed and Eildon Hills. The hills serve as a reminder of the volcanic activity that once took place in the area. The lookout was known to be one of Sir Walter Scott’s favourite places to come and reflect.
Sir Walter Scott’s Abbotsford remains today as one of the most famous houses in the world; it reflects, almost as no other place, the mind, enthusiasms and preoccupations of the man who built it.
The Scottish Borders Donkey Sanctuary. Located at the 80 acre estate – The Holmes, St.Boswells just 5 minutes from our park, near Melrose, in The Scottish Borders – the animals fortunate in having been re-homed here, are accommodated in small groups in well-fenced and watered paddocks of permanent pasture, each with a field shelter.
Beautiful countryside and a great outdoor play park mean there’s always lots to do, whatever the weather. Discover why Harestanes is one of the Borders’ best-loved attractions. Events, exhibitions and activities throughout the season.
This fantastic Mausoleum has just went under a fantastic renovation and is available to visit just a 5 minute walk away with stunning views over our park, our golf course and the Eildon hills.
This magnificent, largely forgotten monument was constructed for General Sir Thomas Monteath Douglas (1788 – 1868). The entrance is guarded by two life-sized stone lions, one awake and one, curiously, asleep. Inside the crypt two huge sculpted angels stand guard by the tomb. Above them, a star-studded, domed roof filters pale green light into the chamber, which was intended to be “locked for all time”.
Shocked by the neglect of this beautiful building, local volunteers formed a Friends group in 2014 (now international!) and campaigned for full restoration of the building and improvements to public access. By the Spring of 2018 the restoration project was fully funded, and the work was completed at the end of June 2019. Funds were provided by Fallago Environment Fund, WREN and BCCF. The building was officially opened on 7th July 2019 at a gathering of Friends and local volunteers.
Looking for things to do on a rainy day? Check out some of the options here!