Loch Lomond Christmas Festival 2025

Loch Lomond Christmas Festival 2025

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Loch Lomond Shores Christmas Festival

This Year’s Christmas Festival is a Christmas Cracker!

Loch Lomond Christmas Festival returns on the 6th and 7th December with lots of family fun!

A family rollercoaster, giant snow globe, children’s rides, stalls, street food and a packed live entertainment schedule makes Loch Lomond Shores FREE Christmas festival the perfect Christmas day out for all the family.

What to expect…

Our popular Frozen-themed family rollercoaster returns loch-side again this year to not only give thrills, but also great views and joins our other children’s funfair rides to add to the fun. New for this year is our giant snow globe, where families can get some festive-themed pictures and memories of a great day out.

Frozen-themed family rollercoaster
Giant Snow Globe

A packed weekend of entertainment awaits…

Entertainment on our Festival Stage is courtesy of Lomond Radio, who have curated a great mix of local talent to entertain festival goers throughout. Anna and Elsa from Frozen will also be making an appearance on Saturday from 12pm until 2pm.

Get your festive shopping sorted! 

The festival stalls will offer a wide array of fresh produce and wonderful gifts.

While our town stores are brimming with fantastic items—think stylish Christmas outfits, gifts for family and friends, and the cosiest footwear, clothing, and bedding for winter.

Christmas Dining at Cafe Zest
Christmas Stalls, including Jelly Legs Gin

A variety of warming and cosy food options…

Jurassic Grill is open, providing their usual delicious dino-dining from 12 PM! Make sure you book your table early to guarantee a warm spot and a tasty meal. 

Meanwhile, you can grab fantastic street food while you browse the market and watch the entertainment on stage – with options ranging from Mexican to Greek and everything in between, as well as hotdogs and burgers!

Our Mall cafes, Café Zest and Caffe on the Shores, will also be offering an abundance of snacks, meals, and fabulous festive specials.

Santa @SEALIFE

Santa will be at SEA LIFE throughout the weekend,  but remember to book in advance.

However, you don’t need to book our adventure golf, or simply to enjoy our playpark, beaches, woodland walks and browse our shops for gifts and treats.  There will even be boat tours (weather dependent) courtesy of Loch Lomond Leisure so, if you fancy a boat ride, make sure to book on their website.

The festival runs from 10am to 5pm each day on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December and is FREE to come along and enjoy.

For full details of what’s on and when, keep an eye on our Social Media accounts for the latest updates.

What’s On this October

What’s On this October

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What's On this October at Loch Lomond Shores

What’s On this October Holidays at Loch Lomond Shores

Loch Lomond Shores has got the October school holidays sorted with loads to see and do – from pet-friendly days out to dining with dinosaurs, loch tours and much more!

Daily from 11th October, you can enjoy all these great activities and experiences below:

    • SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Ascarium event takes place from the 11th with all its spooky goings on and activities. Find out more and book online.
    • Go Wild Loch Lomond is open throughout the holidays for fun treetop adventures! Book online on their website to make sure you’ve guaranteed your place. However, remember you can turn up and ask about slots while you’re here too.
    • It might be getting cooler, but you can still have fun on the loch with Loch Lomond Leisure. Choose from SUP, pedal boats, canoes, boat tours, speedboat rides and more. Or, if you prefer, hire a bike and explore the wider area. You can check out what’s on offer and book via their website.
    • Visit Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre, located half-way down the car park on the main path. Find out more and see a huge array of eagles, owls, falcons, kestrels and hawks.  Flying shows take place daily and no need to book.  Open from 10am to 5pm daily.
    • Jurassic Grill is open daily from 12pm to 9pm (last orders at 7.30pm) with their dino-themed dining. Make sure to book to avoid disappointment at https://www.jurassicgrill.co.uk/.
    • Our Adventure Golf is open daily from 11am to 5pm with no need to book. 
    • We also have Children’s Rides on site from the 11th until the 20th October, near the playpark, and SEALIFE Centre. Open from 11am-5pm daily depending on the weather!

October Events

Top Dogs is back on Saturday the 18th of October!

Offering fun for the whole family, including four-legged members.  

New for this Top Dogs Event are performances from the amazing Drakes of Hazard at 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm.  

There will also be the usual popular competitions, and all things doggie, including doggie market, pet photography, canine nutritionist and training advice. For the humans we’ll have market stalls with gifts and fresh produce as well as delicious street food to keep everyone fuelled.  

Top Dogs is back at Loch Lomond Shores this October!

Companion Dog Show: Choose from eleven categories, including puppy, veteran, sporting, non-sporting, most handsome dog, prettiest bitch, best condition, best mover, best rescue, best crossbreed, and an open category for all dogs!

Registration takes place between 10am and 12pm. Category heats start at 12pm, with more information on timings available at registration.  

Loch Lomond Shores Sunday Markets

Loch Lomond Shores Market – Sunday 19th: 10am – 4pm

Back with a great range of stalls featuring everything from artisan gifts to delicious fresh produce and street food.

Check out the Events Calendar here on our website to view all the Sunday Market dates for the rest of this year.

As well as all these fun family activities throughout the holidays, we have woodland walks, playpark and beaches for plenty of outdoor autumn fun throughout the season. 

All our stores have new stock arriving daily, so you can combine family fun and some retail therapy.

Last, but by no means least, our other cafes – Café Zest, and Caffé at the Shores – as well as our Churros Box, are open every day to make sure everyone gets enough fuel to fire their family day out!

For full details of what’s on and when, keep an eye on our Social Media accounts for the latest updates.

Paisley Pie Co’s Spicy Pie Eating Competition – Sun 7th Sept ’25!

Paisley Pie Co’s Spicy Pie Eating Competition – Sun 7th Sept ’25!

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Paisley Pie Co’s Spicy Pie Eating Competition – Sun 7th Sept ’25!

Paisley Pie Co’s Spicy Pie Eating Competition – Sun 7th Sept ’25!

Think you can handle the heat? 🔥🥧

Then get ready to prove it! We’re incredibly excited to announce our Paisley Pie Co. ‘Spicy Pie Eating’ Competition at our Food & Drink Festival on Sunday, September 7th!🥧
Get ready for a challenge that will not only test your taste buds but also make a massive difference to children’s lives?
So, do you have what it takes to handle the heat? More importantly, are you ready to do an amazing thing for a fantastic cause?
Join us this Sunday, September 7th, at the Loch Lomond Food and Drink Festival. Come to compete, cheer on the brave contestants, and please donate to make a real impact on the lives of children in our community.

Here’s how it works:

  • The Challenge: See who can devour one of Paisley Pie Co’s famous spicy pies the fastest
  • The Cause: Every single penny from entry fees and on-the-day donations will go directly to Clyde 1’s Cash For Kids. This incredible charity supports disadvantaged children and young people across Scotland, helping to provide them with the essentials, opportunities, and a chance to thrive.
  • The Twist: Our event organisers at SHS Events have pledged to MATCH every pound raised! That means your contribution, no matter how big or small, will go twice as far.

How to Enter:

• Come along on Sunday between 10am – 2pm to register and eat a pie! If you finish – you’ll be entered into the Grand Pie Eating Finalé at 3pm!
• Entry Fee: It costs £5 to enter, and every penny will go straight to Cash for Kids
• The Prize: The stakes are high for the champion! One lucky winner will receive a £100 voucher for The Paisley Pie Co, exclusive merchandise, PLUS a magnificent Winner’s Medal!

🎤Hosted by the one and only Cassi from Clyde 1, this isn’t just about the spice—it’s for an incredible cause. All proceeds raised will go directly to Cash For Kids, with our amazing organisers at SHS Events matching the final amount.
So, you’re not just competing to win; you’re doing a fantastic thing for disadvantaged kids across Scotland!
Who’s ready to take on the challenge?💪
Even if you can’t make it along on the day, you can still support the cause by donating online!

DONATE NOW
Paisley Pie Co Spicy Pie Eating Competition for Cash for Kids

For full details of what’s on and when, keep an eye on our Social Media accounts and our Festivals Website for updates.

Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival 2025

Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival 2025

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Loch Lomond Food and Drink Festival 2025

Fresh new line-up for one of Scotland’s biggest FREE food and drink festivals!

Vikings, a pie eating competition, new celebrated chef and dog & duck shows set to bring new energy to Loch Lomond Food and Drink Festival this September.

The annual Loch Lomond Food and Drink Festival, held at Loch Lomond Shores, on the 6th and 7th September, is bringing new talent, new entertainment and even more fun for foodies this year – and we can’t wait!

On Saturday 6th, Loch Lomond will be visited by Vikings in the form of The Viking Heritage Kitchen. Festival goers will be transported back in time and get the chance to witness a sensory, outdoor demonstration of authentic Viking cooking over open fires. This fantastic FREE experience isn’t just fun for the whole family, it’s also incredibly educational and a unique chance to witness what it was like to be a Viking! Head to the meadow on the promontory to witness a living, breathing history lesson.

On Sunday 7th the meadow will be in full use again with the arrival of the ever popular The Drakes of Hazard. Mark and his sheepdogs and ducks will be performing their hilarious shows at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3pm offering brilliant FREE family entertainment.

Saturday 6th Chef Demonstrations will be hosted by festival favourite and local Chef Rohan Wadke at 12pm. 1.15pm and 2.30pm, where he’ll be focusing on vegetarian seasonal produce.
Sunday 7th Chef Demonstrations will be hosted by a Kyle Hassall, a first-time visitor to the festival and the culinary talent behind Catering Thyme, The Boathouse, and Mojitos in Upton in Worcestershire. Kyle will be bringing delicious Mediterranean flavours to his demonstrations at 12pm, 1.15pm and 2.30pm.

Paisley Pie Co will be with us throughout the weekend with their award-winning pies and, on Sunday, between 10am and 3pm with an amazing pie-eating competition, which is perfect for pie lovers – and frankly, can you even call yourself Scottish if you don’t love a good pie?! They will be producing a special spicy pie, with Scotch Bonnet, for the competition and anyone who’s up for the challenge can take part between 10am and 2pm, and those who manage to eat a whole one will be entered into the Final at 3pm! The winner will receive a £100 voucher for the Paisley Pie Co as well as merch and a winner’s medal! And with all proceeds of a £5 entry going to Cash for Kids, and Clyde 1’s very own Cassi hosting the final, you’re doing an amazing thing for disadvantaged kids throughout Scotland!

And if you think all of this is enough foodie fun, think again. We’ll have over 70 vendors filled with fresh produce, baked goods, gifts and much, much more as well as street food from across the world all weekend for you to enjoy. Tuck into everything from haggis to hog roast or, if you’re feeling adventurous, anything from Hawaiian to Mexican, while picking up some gourmet food from a mix of local producers and across the UK.

Audrey Calder from Loch Lomond Shores commented:

“It’s going to be an amazing festival, and we can’t wait to welcome visitors and enjoy all the amazing food on offer, entertainment and atmosphere! We’re all particularly excited this year to welcome new talent and experiences that will wow visitors and strengthen an already brilliant FREE festival!”
For foodies without children, why not leave the car at home and enjoy some loch-side cocktails and drinks at our festival bar on both days?


For foodies bringing children along to the festival, we’ll also have bubble shows and stilt walking on Saturday and on both days we’ll have children’s rides, the Loch Lomond Shores Express train and all the great things that Loch Lomond Shores offers – SEA LIFE, playpark, water sports and boat & bike hire, loch cruises & trips, Go Wild Loch Lomond aerial adventures, adventure golf and our beaches and woodland.


And last, but by no means least, don’t forget to visit our stores and do a wee bit of retail therapy to finish off your perfect day.

 

For full details of what’s on and when, keep an eye on our Social Media accounts and our Festivals Website or updates.

New – Accessible Site Guide

New – Accessible Site Guide

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Making Your Visit Even Easier: Discover Our New Accessible Site Guide!<br />

Making Your Visit Even Easier: Discover Our New Accessible Site Guide!

At Loch Lomond Shores, we believe everyone should be able to enjoy the beauty and excitement of our unique destination. That’s why we’re incredibly proud to announce the launch of our brand new Accessible Site Guide, now available on our website!

We’ve been working closely with AccessAble, the leading provider of detailed accessibility information, to create a comprehensive guide that will help you plan your visit with confidence. This new resource provides in-depth, factual information about the accessibility of our facilities, attractions, shops, and eateries, so you know exactly what to expect before you arrive.

Our commitment to accessibility means we’ve considered everything from parking and pathways to toilet facilities and entrance points for all our businesses. Whether you’re a wheelchair user, a family with a buggy, or have other access needs, this guide is designed to empower you to explore Loch Lomond Shores to the fullest.

What you’ll find in the new Accessible Site Guide:

  • Detailed access information for all areas of Loch Lomond Shores.
  • Photos and measurements to give you a clear picture of our facilities.
  • Insights into specific accessibility features at attractions like SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium and our Jurassic Grill Restaurant (upstairs in our Mall).
  • Information on accessible toilets, parking, and routes around the site.

We’re constantly striving to make Loch Lomond Shores welcoming for everyone, and this new guide is a significant step in that journey. We encourage you to explore it before your next visit and discover how easy it is to enjoy a fantastic day out on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond.

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Making Your Visit Even Easier: Discover Our New Accessible Site Guide!

Find our new Accessible Site Guide here

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