Aden Country Park

Aden Walking Tour
2023-03-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-01-25 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

Health Walk
2023-03-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-02-03 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-01-20 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

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, 2023-01-14 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

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

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.

Health Walk
2023-01-06 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.
Please note: dogs are not permitted on the health walk.

Elf Experience
2022-12-11 09:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Aden Theatre
Join the elf in their workshop to write your letter to Santa, make your own reindeer food to sprinkle at home and create a Christmas craft. Make your special wish and stuff a teddy bear with the elves to take home before finding the cheeky elves that have escaped the workshop and are hiding in the park!
The event is one hour 30 mins in total. The indoor part of the event will be one hour long. There is then the option to take part in the elf hunt around the park. This will take approximately 30 mins.
Ticket price includes: making a Christmas craft, a stuffed cuddly toy to take home, make your own reindeer food which can be taken home, writing a letter to Santa and access to the elf hunt.
Adult’s do not require a ticket.

Ian Watt
2022-10-30 14:00 - 16:30 | Aden Theatre
Ian Watt will be performing in the Aden Theatre.
Ian is a guitarist of outstanding skill and originality who has given recitals and master classes throughout the world. Originally from Aberdeenshire, Ian will play a variety of music, including pieces by Greig, Spanish Dances and some Ballet music.
Tickets cost £12 per person. Children’s tickets are free. The ticket price includes refreshments.

Let Me In
2022-10-29 18:30 - 21:30 | Aden Theatre
Come along to the Aden theatre for a film showing of ‘Let Me In.’ The film will be followed by ghost stories in the gas works.
Synopsis: A haunting and provocative thriller written and directed by Matt Reeves (Cloverfield), based on the best-selling Swedish novel (Let The Right One In). Chloë; Grace Moretz (Hit Girl in Kick-Ass) stars as Abby, a mysterious girl who moves next door to Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee, The Road), a social outcast who is viciously bullied at school. In his loneliness, Owen forms a profound bond with Abby, but as a string of grisly murders grips his wintry New Mexico town, he begins to realise that Abby is anything but ‘the girl next door’.

The Little Vampire
2022-10-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Aden Theatre
Come along to the Aden Theatre for a film showing of the Little Vampire. Before the film there will be Halloween themed crafts.
Synopsis: From the screenwriters of Chicken Run and The Addams Family, comes The Little Vampire: a fantastic adventure that you can really sink your teeth into! Tony (Jonathan Lipnicki) has just moved with his parents from a big bustling city in America, to a small village in a remote corner of Scotland and is finding it rather difficult being the new kid in town. One night, a lone bat flies through Tony’s window and transforms into a vampire boy called Rudolph. The two become best friends and Rudolph enlists Tony’s help to lift the curse of being a vampire. However, they must first scupper the dastardly plans of the evil vampire hunter, Rookery.

Halloween Hunt
2022-10-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
The Halloween characters have arrived and are hiding in the woods. There are eight characters hiding… can you find them?
A map will be sent to event attendees by email or can be collected on the day. The map will give clues to where the characters are hiding but these ghouls do not want to be found so are well hidden in the trees.
After completing the hunt you will return to the creepy courtyard where you will have a turn at making a Halloween craft!
Along the way there will also be spooky stories and tricks and treats to look out for!
Children are encouraged to collect a spooky token at each point and bring them back to courtyard where they can exchange them for a prize.
*Adults are not required to purchase a ticket. It is only children who require a ticket.*
Please also be aware that the event will go ahead if it is raining. Please dress appropriately. Tickets are non refundable.

Halloween Hunt
2022-10-27 13:00 - 16:00

Aden Scarecrow Trail
2022-10-21 10:30 - 15:00, 2022-10-20 10:30 - 15:00 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
The Scarecrows are hiding in Aden Country Park. Each scarecrow will have a poster with information about where it is hiding. Children are encouraged to collect a scarecrow coin at each point and bring them back to the Courtyard where they can exchange them for a prize.
When you purchase a ticket a map will be sent to you by email. This will allow you to print at home and bring along on the day. Alternatively, we will have maps available to collect in the Courtyard.
*Adults are not required to purchase a ticket*
Please also be aware that the event will go ahead if it is raining. Please dress appropriately. Tickets are non refundable.
