The playing fields and associated facilities are used by local clubs and football. The tennis court is open to the public. Play areas for children, with swings and slides, are provided in the playing field and also within the various housing estates. The Bowling Green off Station Road is run by a private members club. The Indoor Bowling facilities at the bottom of South Street is also for members only.
Guests are welcome.
The 230 acre Aden Country Park, with its woodlands, wildlife and nature trails, lies to the west of the village. Facilities include picnic sites and an adventure playground. Extensive displays in the Heritage Centre depict the history of farming in the north east. Hareshowe Working Farm within the Park brings farming methods of the 1940's and 1950's to life. The Park is also the venue for numerous weekend events during the summer and is the area's most popular visitor attraction.