Aden Country Park

Health Walk
2023-04-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-03-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-03-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-03-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-02-03 08:00 - 10:00 (Europe/London) | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
Come along for a walk in the park. The Aden health walks take place every second Friday at 10am.
The walks usually last between 30 minutes and an hour and are suitable for all abilities.
At the end of the walk everyone will get a free bowl of soup in the Aden Cafe.
If you would like to come along please meet at the play area entrance at 10am.
Please note: dogs are not permitted on the health walk.

Active Schools Cross Country
2023-04-22 08:30 - 15:00 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
Active Schools are hosting cross country at Aden Country Park.

Health Walk
2023-04-14 10:00 - 11:00

Easter Magic Show with Dean and Victoria
2023-04-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
If you love magic, puppets, games, and heaps of fun you are going to love the new Easter show from Dean & Victoria. See the worlds only mind-reading super chicken in action, discover the mystery of the Duck Rabbit and find out if Chico the monkey’s new trick will work? come along and share the fun and magic plus an Easter game the whole audience can play and a gift for each small person.
The show will be indoors but please wrap up warm as the building can be chilly!
Tickets are per person and are non refundable.

Spring Foraging
2023-04-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
Would you like to discover more wild foods but want to be sure you do it safely? Learn about our amazing wild plants and how to identify and harvest them safely and sustainably, with respect for the wider environment. Discover some fantastic, free ingredients that you can find in spring, along with recipes for salads, cooked dishes and wild teas! We will also explore the nutritional value of wild plants and the role they have played in the lives of people and wildlife for countless generations.
The workshop will be outdoors. Please wear warm outdoor clothing and suitable footwear.

Wildlife Detectives
2023-04-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
Become a wildlife detective with tracker Dan Puplett. During this family event we will look for as many clues as we can, including tracks, hairs, skulls, poo, dens and more. Let’s see how much we can find out as we track the amazing animals at Aden!
Dan Puplett is a naturalist and certified wildlife tracker. He is the author of the FSC Guide to British Bird Tracks and Signs chart, and is the founder of Dan Puplett Nature Awareness.
The workshop will be perfect for children who are keen to learn more about the nature at Aden Country Park.
Please wear warm clothing and suitable outdoor footwear.

Easter Eggstravaganza
2023-04-09 11:00 - 16:00 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
Come along to our Easter Eggstravaganza set in the beautiful surroundings of Aden Country Park. Take part in the fun Easter egg hunt around the arboretum and exchange your coloured egg for a chocolate treat at the end. You might even bump into a well-known character or two in the arboretum (located beside the river).
While you’re in Aden why not visit the emergency services vehicles, travel around the park on the miniature train, have a shot on the bouncy castles, treat yourself to lunch and finish the day off with a tasty ice-cream and if you’ve still time take a stroll around the park and visit the play park.

Health Walk
2023-04-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-02-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Aden Park, United Kingdom

The Travelling Gallery
2023-04-01 10:00 - 15:30 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
A contemporary art gallery in a bus! As part of their national 2023 tour, The Travelling Gallery are bringing a new exhibition based around the theme of CARE.
The bus is fully accessible, with staff on hand to support visitors if needed.

Climate Week- Litter Pick
2023-04-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
As part of Climate Week we are holding a litter pick in the park. We will go out into the park as a group and focus on tidying the Play Area, Mansion House and Lake.
Litter picker tools and rubbish bags will be provided.
We will meet under the canopy in the courtyard. Please warm suitable, warm outdoor clothing.
If you would like to come along and help out please use the Eventbrite link to sign up.

Aden Walking Tour
2023-03-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-01-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
Come along to Aden for a walking tour of the park. On the tour we will walk around the park and learn about some of the most popular areas of the park. We will take a look at the archaeological sites in the park and explore the history of Aden.

PawPalz Walk
2023-02-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-02-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-02-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-02-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-01-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-01-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
PawPalz is registered charity who hold weekly walks in Aden Country Park.
The walks are led by qualified walk leaders and offer support, friendship and most importantly a sense of community.
The walks are held every Saturday at 10am. Meet in the Courtyard.
For more information on the walks visit the PawPalz Facebook page.
PawPalz | Facebook

Squirrel Safari
2023-02-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
Join the Rangers to look for the red squirrels in Aden Country Park

Aden Walking Tour
2023-02-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
Come along to Aden for a walking tour of the park. On the tour we will walk around the park and learn about some of the most popular areas of the park. We will take a look at the archaeological sites in the park and explore the history of Aden.
The tour will be led by the Aden Skills Development and Events Officer and will take around one hour.

Love Bug Hunts and Crafts
2023-02-14 10:30 - 15:00 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
Come along for some valentines day fun in the park! Join us for a love bug hunt and crafts.
The love bugs have landed in the park. Can you find them all?
Eight love bugs (painted rocks) are hiding around the sensory garden and lake. Each bug has a letter on it. Can you work out what they are trying to spell out?
Once you have worked it back come back to the polytunnel where you will take part in crafts.
The crafts include make your own love bug, love bug cress head and ladybug.
Children will receive a packet of sweeties for completing the hunt.
Please note:
Only children require a ticket
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for being outdoors.

Love Bug Hunt and Crafts
2023-02-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
Come along for some valentines day fun in the park! Join us for a love bug hunt and crafts.
The love bugs have landed in the park. Can you find them all?
Eight love bugs (painted onto boards) are hiding around the Victorian Arboretum. Each love bug has a painted letter on it. Can you work out what they are trying to spell out?
Once you have worked it out come back to the Coach House (opposite the cafe) where you will take part in crafts.
The crafts include make your own wiggly worm, create your own bug using clay and make your own love bug butterfly.
Children will receive a packet of sweeties for completing the hunt.
Please note:
Only children require a ticket
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for being outdoors.

Winter Tree ID
2023-02-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
Join environmental educator Dan Puplett for a winter tree id workshop in Aden Country Park.
In this workshop you will learn how to identify a range of trees in winter and get a deeper glimpse into the fascinating lives of these huge woody plants and the wildlife they support.
The workshop will last for three hours and you will be out in the park for the duration.

Peterhead Athletics Club North District Cross Country
2023-01-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
Peterhead Athletics Club are holding the North District Cross Country in Aden Country Park.

Music at Aden - Coopers Crew - A Taste of Burns
2023-01-21 16:00 - 18:00 | mintlaw bowling club, South Street, Mintlaw, AB42 5EL, United Kingdom
Coopers Crew are seven talented and versatile musicians who performed to great acclaim at the Aboyne and Deeside Festivals in 2022. Their set includes an eclectic mix of Burns. American folk, jazz standards and traditional Scottish music.
Christian Cooper- Vocals
Andy Leadbetter- Keyboard
Paul Furze- Guitar
Ed Friday- Trumpet/ Recorders
Andy Dack- Bass Guitar
Doug Harris- Drums
Bill Griffin- Tenor Sax/ Clarinet
Tickets cost £12 and include a light burns supper. Children’s tickets are free.
