The Den and The Glen

The Den and the Glen, formerly Storybook Glen, is a family-friendly venue in Maryculter featuring both indoor and outdoor play areas. Its frontage is a fairytale castle and it is best known for its fun disformed and off-looking models of various fairytale characters plus more modern characters such as Shrek and Postman Pat.

The Den is their large indoor soft play area. It is purpose-built and encourages endless active play for boys and girls. There is a large multi-level play area including a 4-lane Astro slide, a climbing wall tower, a giant ball canyon and a sports arena for football and basketball.

Outdoors is set amidst 28 acres and it is a magical world of make-believe for people of all ages. You can enjoy your favourite nursery rhyme and fairytale characters set amongst flowers, plats and grand trees. There is also a farm area with animals and play areas including chutes, swings and roundabouts.

Further Information The Den and The Glen

Is there food and drink available?

There is a cafe serving food and drinks.

What are the main things to do?

Indoor soft play plus outdoor fairytale and nursery rhyme characters, play areas and animals. There are toilets and a cafe.

What are the ticket prices?

Indoors cost £5.45 for over 4 years, 1-3 years £4.45 for adults and under 1s are free. Outside costs an extra £5.45 for children over 4 years, 1-3 years £4.45, under 1s are free and adults are £4.95.
Prices are subject to change and/or discounts online.

Is there parking?

There is free parking.

When are they open?

The Den and the Glen is open almost all year round. For up-to-date opening times and dates please visit their website.

Dog friendly?

Only assistance dogs are permitted.

Are they accessible?

If you require disabled access to The Glen, we can provide you with a key for our rear gate where you can take your car down to the flat of the Glen to avoid using the usual steep slope path.