Top Things to do in North Ayrshire
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in North Ayrshire, Scotland
Discover the best top things to do in North Ayrshire, United Kingdom including Go-Go Bus Private Day Tours, Artastic, Scottish Maritime Museum, Eglinton Country Park, Dalgarven Mill, Small Talk Coffee Shop, Portencross Castle, Kilwinning Abbey Tower, Cathedral of the Isles, Nonsuch Amusements.
Restaurants in North Ayrshire
1. Go-Go Bus Private Day Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Experience a special selection of private breathtaking Scottish tours for groups of up to eight people. We specialise in shore excursions from cruise ships arriving at Greenock (Glasgow). Your guide, George Martin, is experienced, knowledgeable and committed to providing world class service. Our luxury eight passenger minibus allows you to venture and stop at places of interest where big vehicles can not go, and offers you personal attention and interaction with your guide.
2. Artastic
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 137 reviews
An Arts and Craft Centre for Family Fun Days out! No studio fee! Suitable for children and adults alike We also specialise in Birthday Parties winning Netmums best party venue in Scotland 2013
Reviewed By GlasgowGirls79 - Kilwinning, United Kingdom
A really good alternative birthday party venue. Kids can paint ceramics as well as other items they can take home like tree decorations and piggy banks. Good food too.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Dalgarven Mill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 185 reviews
No longer "Ayrshire's hidden gem" our four stars should tell you we are punching above our weight! Fabulous historic buildings, riverside walks, great freshly prepared food, antiques and an idyllic rural site, set us apart from the ordinary.
Reviewed By TwinkleyToes
We visited today and went straight to the cafe where we had tea and a scone served by Ewan and his Granny. Then went through to the costume museum where we met Bob Ferguson whose family had worked the mill. Got a 'potted' history from him and a map and information. Absolutely well worth a visit, Bob's insight to set up and save the mill as a working museum has to be commended. He was fascinating to listen to. The tribute to his dad's war service, one of the last millers, is quite is quite poignant and special. The tools and equipment brought back memories to this 70s child. We will be back. Thank you
6. Small Talk Coffee Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By 380lesm - Paisley, United Kingdom
We popped in here Sat lunchtime in the off chance there was space. We were delighted to have a table for 4, enjoyed the soups/sandwich combos, panini and burgers. Lovely cakes and lots of options for dietary restrictions. Such friendly, attentive staff- even with it being so busy and the other COVID restrictions. We’ll definitely go back soon... esp for the cakes!
7. 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
8. Kilwinning Abbey Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By Whiskygolf - Kilwinning, United Kingdom
Kilwinning Abbey is well worth a visit for the architectural ruins alone.The Abbey is steeped in History from time long ago when St Winning arrived in Kilwinning.The rest they say is History. Well worth a visit in my view.
9. Cathedral of the Isles
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By tomrB9994XI - Glasgow, United Kingdom
We get together with our extended family every few years, and we do that on Millport. We book rooms at the Cathedral, and have a buffet dinner on the Saturday night, taking over the library and the common room. The rooms are comfortable, and the food is always very good. The staff are attentive, and worked hard to make sure that all food preferences (small children, pescetarians, vegetarians, bacon-lovers) were met - which they were, deliciously. Porage as an option, along with cereals, full cooked breakfast buffet and toast with local jams. A great place to stay
10. Nonsuch Amusements
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By MarinersTours - Ardrossan, United Kingdom
This is a hidden gem, upstairs bar/restaurant with the best view of the sea and Harbour. This place is cozy, with a wood burning stove and modern Decor. How ever the best thing no doubt is the food Has to be the best quality for value in Saltcoats. Thank you
