10 Things to do Good for Kids in Ayrshire That You Shouldn't Miss

July 10, 2021 Kandra Bartel

Discover the best top things to do in Ayrshire, United Kingdom including New Cumnock Community Open-Air Swimming Pool, Blackstone Clydesdales & Dig-a-Day Experience, Dean Castle and Country Park, Culzean Castle and Country Park, Burns Monument and Gardens, Scottish Maritime Museum, Lang Scots Mile, Ayr Equestrian Centre, Heads of Ayr Farm Park, Rozelle Park.
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1. New Cumnock Community Open-Air Swimming Pool

Castle, New Cumnock KA18 4AH Scotland +44 1290 333891 http://www.facebook.com/NCSPool/
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5.0 based on 60 reviews

New Cumnock Community Open-Air Swimming Pool

N C Swimming pool is the heart of our community located on the main road in our village its safe for all bathers we have changing rooms and showers and our pool is always kept at a temperture of 30 degrees so its warm come rain or shine we also have a pool side cafe where you can get snacks and drinks great family day out and everyone is welcome help and advice is always on hand

Reviewed By Barntonburly - Kilwinning, United Kingdom

Came with the family for a few hours during the summer holidays. The pool itself and surrounding area were clean and tidy, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. It was slightly busy due to is being the school holidays however there was still room to swim. With the heated pool and the sun that day it did almost feel like being in a hotel pool overseas. The poolside changing huts were convenient and drier than the larger changing rooms. Certainly worth going to experience it, I would imagine the nighttime sessions would be great.

2. Blackstone Clydesdales & Dig-a-Day Experience

Rigg Road Blackstone Farm, Cumnock KA18 3JJ Scotland +44 7785 522735 [email protected] http://www.blackstoneclydesdales.co.uk
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5.0 based on 372 reviews

Blackstone Clydesdales & Dig-a-Day Experience

FUN TIME. Ride our Clydesdale Horses or Jump on a BIG yellow Digger for some operating fun. There is always something to do on the farm enjoy interacting with our Clydesdale Horses, Heilan Coos, Alpacas and Mischievous Donkeys while meeting all the farm animals giving you an insight into their lives. The experience is tailored to suit you. Try your hand at riding or driving our Clydesdale Heavy Horses, grooming, mucking out, tacking up, bareback riding, herding on horseback, walking and feeding all the animals. This is a very individual experience and will vary depending on you requirements and weather.NO EXPERIANCE REQUIRED.WHY NOT try Something Different - the 'BIG TOY' experience at DIG-a-day. Operate a mini to 14Ton digger or big yellow JCB Tractor, putting your coordination skills to the test in challenges set. OR MIX IT UP - Combining DIG-a-Day and Blackstone Clydesdales in one experience.Great for all the family for children and adults alike. NO DRIVING LICENCE REQUIRED.

Reviewed By G4725DTandrewh - Exeter, United Kingdom

We had an utterly fantastic experience riding these wonderful horses on Ayr beach, helped by a beautifully sunny day. John and his team were brilliant - ensuring we were safe, but enabling us to have a thrilling 2-hour ride. I would definitely recommend.

3. Dean Castle and Country Park

Dean Road Off Beansburn Road B7038, Kilmarnock KA3 1XB Scotland +44 1563 554734 [email protected] http://www.deancastle.com
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4.5 based on 497 reviews

Dean Castle and Country Park

Dean Castle Country Park is an excellent free day out for all the family. The Country Park boasts a 14th century castle and beautiful woodland walks. The Country Park has completed a project to upgrade its Rural Life Centre, play park and Visitor Centre. The Castle is now closed for restoration and works will begin in June 2018. From June 2018, you will be able to see the museum collections normally on display in Castle at the Dick Institute, Elmbank St, Kilmarnock. Join us for different holiday activities with the Ranger Service over Easter and summer.

Reviewed By andreanchris - Scotland, United Kingdom

Visited today for a stroll through the park, we feel it is very well kept and spotless. Visited the animal centre and loved it! Glorious sunny day and will revisit again, we don't visit enough and its so close to us too. Give it a try you won't be disappointed, enough space so didn't feel crowded, lots of dog walkers which was lovely to see, with the way the world is this was a little piece of normality.

4. Culzean Castle and Country Park

Maybole KA19 8LE Scotland +44 1655 884455 [email protected] http://www.nts.org.uk/Property/Culzean-Castle-and-Country-Park/
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4.5 based on 2,378 reviews

Culzean Castle and Country Park

This glorious 260ha estate was once the playground of David Kennedy, 10th Earl of Cassillis – a man who was keen to impress with his wealth and status. Opulent to the extreme, the park is planted with conifers and beech, sculpted around miles of sandy coastline dotted with caves, and finished off with a Swan Pond, an ice house, flamboyant formal gardens and fruit-filled glasshouses. The castle itself is perched on the Ayrshire cliffs, incorporating everything the earl could wish for in his country home. It was designed by Robert Adam in the late 18th century and is filled to the turrets with treasures that tell the stories of the people who lived here.

Reviewed By Trip238396

Lovely country walks, fresh air, scenery, an extensive variety of flaura, fauna within a well managed and maintained country park, on the South Ayrshire coast.

5. Burns Monument and Gardens

Murdoch's Lone Alloway, Ayr KA7 4PQ Scotland +44 1292 443700 http://www.burnsmuseum.org.uk/event/burns-alicht
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4.5 based on 346 reviews

Burns Monument and Gardens

Reviewed By hairdy - Preston, United Kingdom

After visiting the museum, Burns Cottage and Auld Kirk I love to spend a few hours just walking around, down to Brigadoon, then go up inside the monument to appreciate the views. When quiet this place is so peaceful, lots of benches to just sit and enjoy the views, beauty and peace of this special place

6. Scottish Maritime Museum

Linthouse Building Harbour Road The Linthouse, Irvine KA12 8BT Scotland +44 1284 278283 [email protected] https://www.scottishmaritimemuseum.org/
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4.5 based on 242 reviews

Scottish Maritime Museum

The Scottish Maritime Museum is based in the west of Scotland,with sites in Irvine and Dumbarton. At these two sites, the Museum holds an important nationally recognised collection, encompassing a variety of historic ships, artefacts, shipbuilding machinery, machine tools, and fascinating personal items.Many of these exhibits can be found inside the Linthouse Building in Irvine, a unique Grade A listed, 19th-century historic building known as the Linthouse Engine Shop 'Cathedral of Engineering and at the Denny Tank in Dumbarton, the world's first commercial ship model experiment tank.

Reviewed By 7hamishh - Ayr, United Kingdom

What a wonderfull museum, what an interesting visit. We spent hours wandering and had a lovely guided tour with Abi. She was informative and we shared stories of living in a tenement. We are from Ayrshire but did not appreciate the history of Irvine harbour. The museum itself had great exhibits, each with good photos and explanations of the role Scotland played in revolutionising world shipping. The atmosphere changed as the evening outside darkened, wonderfull. We will be back. Irvine harbour are itself is so intersesting with bars, cafes and an Arts Centre. The Puffer Cafe was welcoming with a doorman opening the door for us. 5 star day.

7. Lang Scots Mile

Ayr Scotland
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4.5 based on 136 reviews

Lang Scots Mile

Roughly one-mile scenic walking trail along the seacoast, suitable for wheelchairs. Start: Car park at Miller’s Folly on Cromwell’s Fort. End: Blackburn Car Park.

Reviewed By SH1RLS1966 - Cumbernauld, United Kingdom

Lovely flat walk, which for an arthritis sufferer makes life a bit easier. Beautiful scenery along the front of Ayr and we were blessed with a gorgeous sunny autumn day.

8. Ayr Equestrian Centre

Corton Road, Ayr KA6 6BY Scotland +44 1292 266267 [email protected] http://www.ayrshireequitationcentre.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 47 reviews

Ayr Equestrian Centre

Reviewed By U4909MWwendys

My 3 children adored this in 2019. They had excellent tuition and the final day where they showed their acquired skills in a show was a delight. I hope they will run it again when the next two will be old enough to go.

9. Heads of Ayr Farm Park

Dunure Rd, Ayr KA7 4HR Scotland +44 1292 441210 [email protected] http://www.headsofayrfarmpark.co.uk
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4.5 based on 1,247 reviews

Heads of Ayr Farm Park

Reviewed By kilted - Stans, Austria

Perfect day spent here, so much to see and do Fun for everybody from the youngest to the oldest We spent over 6 hours there and had a great day out Food is good quality and a good price Great mix of fun outdoor activities and wildlife to see Just plain old good family fun

10. Rozelle Park

Alloway, Ayr Scotland +44 300 123 0900 http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/parks/parks-and-open-spaces/rozelle.aspx
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4.5 based on 203 reviews

Rozelle Park

Reviewed By 892trines - Maybole, United Kingdom

Lovely place for a walk and the cafe is just the best! Really good coffee and the excellent food and cakes. Can highly recommend. Gallery very interesting too.

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