Top Things to do in Ayrshire
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The 10 Best Free Things to do in Ayrshire, Scotland
Discover the best top things to do in Ayrshire, United Kingdom including Wellwood Burns Centre & Museum, Crocodile Rock, Dean Castle and Country Park, Burns Monument and Gardens, Clark Memorial Church, Lang Scots Mile, Rozelle Park, Ayr Seafront Playpark, Eglinton Country Park, Portencross Castle.
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1. Wellwood Burns Centre & Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Displays relating to Robert Burns and his stay in Irvine - an audio-visual, evocative murals, fascinating objects, books, paintings and manuscripts - all housed in an Edwardian town house, itself impressive. Irvine Burns Club, established by friends of the poet in 1826, manages this nationally-recognised venue. (Scottish charity no. 018485.)
Reviewed By MIB-53 - Larkhall, United Kingdom
Spent a couple of hours here and it is well worth a visit, they have soo much to tell and show. Interactive videos aimed at both old and young and people who want to tell you all about Burns time in Irvine. The people are friendly welcoming and very knowledgeable and are able to pitch the talks whether you are just interested or an aficionado. The items on display from Burns life and more are fabulous and some of the will blow you away. No charge but worth a generous donation in the box on the way out Well well worth a visit just to see his hand written manuscripts.
2. Crocodile Rock
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By sashajwolf
If you go to Millport, you just have to climb on the crocodile for a ride - it's tradition! One my partner (in his 60s) and I (50s) were delighted to uphold on our most recent visit, so it really is for kids of all ages ;-)
3. Dean Castle and Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 497 reviews
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. Burns Monument and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 346 reviews
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
5. Clark Memorial Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By chas1219 - Largs, United Kingdom
Lovely interior with excellent stained glass .Well worth visiting in summer and taking the audio guide
6. Lang Scots Mile
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
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.
7. Rozelle Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 203 reviews
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.
8. Ayr Seafront Playpark
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 452 reviews
Reviewed By mac1603 - Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Great place to spend an hour or so. Grandaughter is 10 and still loves to visit and play on the zip slide
9. Eglinton Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 330 reviews
Reviewed By O3824YNjanetr
Eglinton park is a lovely place to go walking and running in. There are lots of paths and interesting things to see. Follow it up with a visit to the cafe for tea/coffee and one of their cakes.
10. Portencross Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By leighn423 - Bonnyrigg, United Kingdom
very historic our guide was very up on area and scottish heritage hope this is beneficial to anyone who visits scotland we recommend the west coast from ayr to the north of scotlandl
