Harestanes park

If you’re heading out to Ancrum for a family day, Harestanes is the kind of place you end up staying at longer than planned. The kids gravitate straight to the slides while the adults quietly plot their ice cream order — and honestly, the ice cream here is worth the trip on its own. It’s a solid spot for a walk too, with enough going on to keep everyone happy without feeling like a theme park. Local families come back again and again, which tells you everything you need to know.