The Best Local Guide!
We set up Active Gate to share our local knowledge with you & help you make the most of your spare time.
You'll find lots of ideas for things to do, with great days out, fabulous places to eat & lovely places to stay.
On our site we have listed all the things we can find in the area and have written about the ones we have visited and think you will enjoy too.
We've also given extra tips and ideas to help make the most of your day!
We would love to hear if you agree with us or have any ideas.
We are always looking for new things to add.
We would love your help to create the most compressive travel guide.
Amanda and Lucia
Founders of Active Gate
A Selection of Our Favourite Days Out
A Gardeners Perfect Day
A lovely day spending the morning exploring a couple of beautiful gardens and gathering inspirations to use during the afternoon's garden
design workshop.
Kailzie Family Day
A great day out for all the family with fishing available with expert tuition, play pitch and putt, enjoy the wonderful Osprey centre
and explore Kailzie Gardens.
Smugglers Adventure
Visit Pocketful to read 'Secrets of the Smugglers House' before heading over to Gunsgreen House to hear tales of smuggling and see the book
come to life.
We can help you find...
Theme Pages
Here we have put together some theme pages, which we hope will make it easier for
you to find something that interests you.
We are always looking for ideas for new themes, what would yours be?
Historical Houses
Textile Trail
Abbeys & Towers
Golf Courses
Cycle Routes
Wildlife Discovery