How to Spend a Summer in St Andrews

How to Spend your summer holidays in St Andrews from your base at beautiful Silverdyke Caravan Park

The St Andrews Farmers Market is held on the first Saturday each month from 9am to 1pm, and several festivals take place in and around St Andrews throughout the summer, including the St Andrews Highland Games on 31st July.

The Eden Mill Distillery and Brewery and nearby Kings Barns Distillery are well worth a visit for any whisky enthusiasts that are paying us a visit.

For the historians there are many great sites to explore – like St Andrews Cathedral, St Andrews Castle, and the ruins of Blackfriar’s Chapel, and some interesting museums.

Enjoy the sunshine exploring the Hill of Tarvit Mansion House and Gardens. The beautiful Edwardian mansion house is set in 279 acres and houses a fine collection of antique furniture, porcelain, and paintings.

For keen walkers, Craigtoun Country Park and St Andrews Country Gardens are a great example of how to spend a summer in St Andrews. You’ll also find cycling routes and guided walks, beautiful beaches, a swimming pool, and water sports for the children, and (a short journey inland) the Barbarafield Riding School for all ages.

There’s St Andrews Aquarium, and the Scottish Deer Centre – home to seven species of deer from around the world and many other animals (including the rare Scottish wildcat).

And of course the seven beautiful golf courses for which St Andrews is world famous.

Finally, St Andrews has two spas – The Kohler Waters Spa in the Old Course Hotel and the Signature Spa in the Fairmont Hotel – a wonderful way to discover how to spend summer holidays in St Andrews.

If you are looking for caravan parks near St Andrews then why not come and stay here with us at Silverdyke Park? We offer superb facilities and we overlook the sea. If you enjoy regular holidays in St Andrews then why not look at our luxury lodges and holiday homes for sale? Just get in touch or call 01333 313098 and we will be delighted to help!