THINGS TO DO
Animals, views, rainy-day damage control, and the Gibraltar classics. For when you want to do something, but not plan something.
If you want something date-specific, head to What’s On. If you want something regular instead, you probably want Clubs & Classes.
Worth checking times, tickets, and ages before you go.
A small wildlife park in the Botanic Gardens with rescued animals, lemurs, birds, reptiles, and loads to look at without needing endless walking.
Best for
Best for toddlers to tweens, but good for all ages
Cost
£8 adult / £5 child / under 5s free
Where
Red Sands Road, Gibraltar Botanic Gardens
One of the classic Upper Rock stops if your children mainly care about seeing the monkeys up close.
Best for
School-age kids, teens, and confident little walkers
Cost
Free for Red ID holders
Where
Upper Rock Nature Reserve
A simple Gibraltar beach day can be enough: sand, paddling, snacks, and a bit of sea air without needing a massive plan.
Best for
All ages
Cost
Free
Where
Various beaches across Gibraltar
The usual easiest way up the Rock for views and macaques, but the operator currently says the cable car is closed for a full refurbishment.
Best for
All ages
Cost
Closed for refurbishment; operator says it is expected to reopen in 2027
Where
Grand Parade, Gibraltar
A central green stop with space for a breather, a wander, or a quick bit of child-burning-energy time in town.
Best for
All ages
Cost
Free
Where
Midtown, Gibraltar
A really easy central wander with water features, ducks, and enough room for a low-effort family loop.
Best for
All ages
Cost
Free
Where
Queensway, Gibraltar
The classic Gibraltar dolphin boat trip, with regular sailings and a strong chance of seeing dolphins.
Best for
All ages
Cost
From £28 adult / £14 child
Where
Marina Bay, Gibraltar
A big open-sky Gibraltar outing with space to run about, sea views, and enough drama to make it feel like a proper family trip.
Best for
All ages
Cost
Free
Where
South District, Gibraltar
A very easy family wander with space to run about a bit, nice shade, and enough going on to feel like you've actually gone somewhere.
Best for
All ages
Cost
Free
Where
Red Sands Road, Gibraltar
A useful rainy-day history stop if you want something more structured than just wandering outdoors.
Best for
School-age kids and teens
Cost
Paid entry - see museum prices
Where
Bomb House Lane, Gibraltar
A sea-based family outing for seeing the Gorham's Cave area from the water rather than turning it into a heavy walking day.
Best for
School-age kids, teens, and boat-happy families
Cost
Paid boat trip
Where
Departures vary by operator, Gibraltar
One of the big Upper Rock history stops if you want something more memorable than just a quick photo and down again.
Best for
Older kids and teens
Cost
Free for Red ID holders
Where
Upper Rock Nature Reserve
Bowling, arcade bits, cinema, bouldering, and a solid bad-weather fallback when everyone needs to get out of the house.
Best for
Mixed ages
Cost
Paid activity venue
Where
Line Wall Road, Gibraltar
A straightforward rainy-day fallback when you want an easy outing with snacks, dark room peace, and minimal planning.
Best for
All ages
Cost
Paid tickets
Where
King's Bastion Leisure Centre, Line Wall Road, Gibraltar
A smaller military-history stop that works well if you want to add one extra heritage site without committing to a huge day.
Best for
Older kids and teens
Cost
Free
Where
Rosia Bay, Gibraltar
Escape room games with themed rooms including more family-friendly options like the Magic Room and Mario Room.
Best for
Older kids, teens, and mixed-age families with adults
Cost
Paid booking required
Where
7 Cemetery Road, Devil's Tower Road
Glass-platform views, macaques, and a proper Rock outing if you want one of those 'we should do this properly' Gibraltar days.
Best for
School-age kids, teens, and confident little walkers
Cost
Free for Red ID holders
Where
Upper Rock Nature Reserve
The big dramatic cave stop on the Rock, which still manages to impress even children who were not especially excited on the way up.
Best for
All ages
Cost
Free for Red ID holders
Where
Upper Rock Nature Reserve
The newly renovated WWII tunnel experience inside the Rock, with exhibits, footage, and the kind of atmosphere older children tend to remember.
Best for
Older kids and teens
Cost
Free for Red ID holders
Where
Upper Rock, Gibraltar
A more adventurous Rock outing with the suspension bridge as the big wow moment, best when everyone is up for a proper walk.
Best for
Older kids, teens, and confident walkers
Cost
Free for Red ID holders
Where
Upper Rock Nature Reserve
