Nessieland
Nessieland is a Loch Ness Monster attraction in Drumnadrochit aimed squarely at families, with a caves exhibition, a screening room, a woodland playground and a model railway, plus a large Loch Ness souvenir shop. It is seasonal, opening from April to October, and has free parking.
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What's inside
The Nessieland Caves Exhibition and children's play area is the centrepiece, with a screening room for the Nessie story. Outside there is a children's woodland playground and Nessie's Model Railway, and bouncy castles have been added in the shop and exhibition areas for smaller children. The Countryfayre shop stocks a wide range of Loch Ness souvenirs. Allow an hour or two, longer if the children take to the playground.
Food and facilities
Coffee and snacks are available to take away or to enjoy outside on the Nessieland Terrace. Parking on site is free, with overflow space in the village car park. Nessieland sits beside the Loch Ness Lodge Hotel, which is under the same ownership, and next to the Loch Ness Centre.
Getting there and nearby
Nessieland is on the A82 in Drumnadrochit, about 150m beyond Drumnadrochit Bridge and above the river. Coming from Inverness, turn right just before the bridge; from Fort William, cross the bridge and take the first left onto the Cannich road. Combine a visit with a walk to the Falls of Divach above the village, or meet the residents at Loch Ness Alpacas.
Highlights
- Loch Ness Monster caves exhibition
- Children's woodland playground and Nessie's Model Railway
- Large Loch Ness souvenir shop
- Free on-site parking
- Seasonal opening, April to October
Good to know
- Seasonal: open daily from April to October; call ahead to check outside the season.
- Admission at the time of writing is £6 per adult or child, or £26 for a family ticket.
- Free parking on site, with overflow in the village car park.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources: nessieland.co.uk