Kids of all ages love to hunt in rock pools and there are rocky pools all around the Island. Pools close to the Crocodile Rock and along the Marine Parade area are the favourites and the easiest to access. To help identify the creatures you might see in the pools, the Dancing Midge Cafe has created a Rock Pool Guide which can be downloaded from the link below. Print it out and bring it with you as a 'spotting' guide. You can also collect a copy directly from the Dancing Midge Cafe when you are on the Island.

The Island is home to a wide variety of birdlife. Some live here all year round and others make it their temprorary home for the summer or winter. To help you get to know the more common bird on the Island, Sean from On Your Bike has created a six page Bird Spotting Guide which is divided into Junior, Adult and Advanced levels. You can print it out before you arrive or pick up a copy from On Your Bike in Millport.

In the centre of Millport town on the prom you can't miss the amusements - the kids won't let you! There's a full size crazy golf course to test the best or just get you frustrated! A set of swingboats which all kids love, and well protected trampolines where they can use up excess energy.

You'll find it on your right just before entering the town from the ferry, it is open most days and it provides a facinating glimse at life under the seas surrounding the island.

A must for junior railway enthusiasts and their parents, this can be found in two wooden buildings behind the Garrison. A complete replica of the town of Millport has been created and several different train lines can be seen in action. Click here for more details.

The waters around the island offer unbounded opportunities for water based fun, whether it is just messing about on the beaches or taking to the water on a surfboard, canoe, dingy or powercraft. The National Sailing Centre on the island offers courses for all ages and full safety equipment is provided.

Safety First - Please remember that inflatable dingys/toys can easily be blown out to sea with an offshore wind.