Top Things to do in Ayrshire
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The 10 Best Things to do in Ayrshire, Scotland
Discover the best top things to do in Ayrshire, United Kingdom including Scottish Maritime Museum, Heads of Ayr Farm Park, Rozelle Park, Eglinton Country Park, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Dick Institute, Troon Beach, Fullarton Fairy Trail, Largs Sea Front, The Pencil.
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1. Scottish Maritime Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 242 reviews
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.
2. Heads of Ayr Farm Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,247 reviews
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
3. Rozelle Park
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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.
4. Eglinton Country Park
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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.
5. Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,058 reviews
Birthplace of poet Robert Burns.
Reviewed By svenskmum - Glasgow, United Kingdom
although we stay a 45 minute drive away, this was our first visit. This is a National Trust for Scotland property and I must say, very modern, bright, informative and the staff very friendly and helpful. The cafe was excellent, good home made products with prices cheaper than many other cafe in the area. The museum was very interesting with lots to see about our Rabbie. Then of course you can walk over to the Auld Kirk, Rabbie's birthplace, the monument and the Brig O' Doon. (the bridge over the river, not the hotel)you can spend an excellent few hours seeing and more than likely realising that Robert Burns contributed a lot more to our Scottish heritage than we knew. Even on a wet day it is a place to go to. There is also a children's outside play area when the weather is good. Helps the little ones from being too board with culture. The gift shop is well worth a visit. This is certainly a place where we shall visit again soon.
6. Dick Institute
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
This place is temporarily closed.
Reviewed By lorneb333 - Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Fabulous building which houses an array of historical artefacts, natural history, art, books and a cafe. A great way to spend a rainy day. Free entry - there’s a donation box for you to contribute if you can. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Went to see main gallery exhibition - check the East Ayrshire Leisure site to see what’s on and when - on loan from the V&A. Was inspired by the work on display in the Young Peoples Gallery which was show casing work from east Ayrshire school pupils. If you head upstairs there’s loads more to see - Burns, Johnny Walker, the Loom Room and (at the moment) interesting pieces of armour from the Dean Castle collection.
7. Troon Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 381 reviews
Reviewed By JLJNL - Newbury, United Kingdom
Fantastic beach visit today - beautiful broad sandy beach, shallow entrance into the water and sand dunes to shelter from the breeze. No problem social distancing. Easy access via Smugglers Trail.
8. Fullarton Fairy Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By KeshaT1985 - Bollington, United Kingdom
This is a lovely treat, tucked away on the outskirts of Troon. Brilliant woodland walk with fairy houses and carvings along the way to keep little ones amused. Good park, clean public toilets and nice picnic spot. Kept an 11, 9 and 3 year old happy for an afternoon - which says it all!
9. Largs Sea Front
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By Elizabethmcnaughtx - Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Lovely in the summer for a nice stroll plenty to see and do especially for the kids there’s ice cream shops a huge swing park the beach a soft play bowling and little rides I always enjoy my time with family here! The views are stunning across the water as well.
10. The Pencil
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Rossergruffydd - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Parked at the spacious Largs Marina public car parks. An easy walk with great views to the 'pencil'. A fine walk into Largs where you can get refreshments and then walk back. The rocky shore is worth a 'potter' with the rock pools and marine creatures.
