Neo's Neverland - Heathhall

You'll find Neo's Neverland tucked away at Heathhall, just outside Dumfries, and it's one of those places that divides opinion sharply. It's a Peter Pan-themed attraction - part play area, part oddity - that's been going for decades in various forms. The setup is fairly straightforward: outdoor playground with Pan-themed structures, some indoor bits, and enough to keep younger children occupied for an hour or so on a decent day.

The thing is, it feels a touch tired now. The theming hasn't aged brilliantly, and if you're expecting something comparable to modern attractions, you'll be disappointed. But there's something rather endearing about its ramshackle charm - it's the sort of place your parents probably took you, and possibly their parents took them. Families with kids under eight will get the most out of it; older children and teenagers will find it dated.

Practical details are thin on the ground - opening hours and admission prices aren't widely advertised online, so ring ahead or ask at Dumfries town centre when you arrive. Allow an hour maximum, longer if you've got toddlers who move slowly between activities.

It doesn't sit neatly into a broader park holiday - you're better off basing yourself at Dumfries Riverside Holiday Park (2.2 miles away, solid 4.1 rating) and using this as a rainy-day backup rather than a main event. The surrounding Dumfries area has genuine draws elsewhere.