Greyfriars GardensWhat's On in St. Andrews
St. Andrews is of course well known for being the Home of Golf. You can find out more about the St Andrews Old Course here!
St Andrews is a place with plenty more to offer than just golf however. As a town it is stepped in history and culture. Even for children who may be less interested in these intellectual pursuits, the town and surrounding area provide a raft of activities.
Outdoor Activities
- Botanic Gardens - well laid out gardens, combined with academic thoroughness to make beautiful plants easily identifiable.
- Sea Life Centre - entertainment for all ages with over 30 displays. Close encounters with sea life from sharks to eels - 01334 474786.
- East Sands Leisure Centre - 01334 476506
- Mini Golf - a favourite with local residents and students. A place in the town where you can get 18 holes in St Andrews, with a backdrop of the Old Course and the Royal and Ancient Clubhouse.
- Craigtoun Country Park - a country park with large open spaces, beautiful gardens, miniature golf, a model train ride and boating lake.
- St Andrews Walk - visit some of the many historic buildings and landmarks in St Andrews, and enjoy a bracing stroll along the golden East Sands beach on this urban exploration.
Indoor Activities
- St. Andrews Preservation Trust - see what st Andrews was like in history.
- British Golf Museum - a vast range of golfing information, memorabilia and exhibits relating to the game of golf.
- Crawford Art Centre - offers interesting exhibitions throughout the year on a range of topics, offers free admission.
- St. Andrews Museum - trace more than 1000 years of history in a place which offers free admission.
- Byre Theatre - Theatre which had its beginnings in 1933 as an old cow shed and offers a variety of performances throughout the year.
Shopping
- Bonkers - craft shop, located on Market Street.
- MacGregors - gift and coffee shop, located on Market Street.
- Rock Sensations - sells Lava Lamps, located on South Street.
- Church Square Ceramics - located on Church Square.
- St Andrews Pottery Shop - traditional pottery, tiles and stylish Scottish made craft work, located on Church Square.
- Auchterlonies - golf shop, located in Golf Place.
Specialty Food
- Fisher and Donaldson - bakery with interesting cakes, located on Church Street.
- Butler and Co. - good delicatesen, located on Church Street.
- Janetta's Ice Cream Parlour - boasting 52 flavours of ice cream.
Restaurants
- Dolls House - modern cooking.
- The Smugglers Inn - traditional Scottish food.
- The Balaka - traditional Indian food.
- Jahangir - traditional Indian food.
- Cafe India - traditional Indian food.
- The Vine Leaf - modern and Scottish food.
- French Cafe - traditional French food.
- Ogstons - all round eating with a wide range of food.
- The Ship Inn (Elie) - traditional pub food.
- The Peat Inn (Cupar) - modern cooking.
- Ostlers Close - modern Scottish food.
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