Location: South Ayrshire
Top Things to do in South Ayrshire
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in South Ayrshire, Scotland
The village of Alloway is home to the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and the Robert Burns Heritage Trail. Highlights of the trail include Auld Kirk Alloway, Burns Cottage, Burns Monument Gardens and the 13th century Brig O'Doon. South of Alloway along the attractive A719 coastal road is Culzean Castle and Country Park which offers much of interest all ages. En route is an unusual roadside attraction called Electric Brae, a 'magnetic hill' where a car left out of gear will appear to go uphill due to an optical illusion. A few minutes drive from Culzean Castle is the famous Open Golf championship course at Turnberry where the clubhouse is open to the public.
Restaurants in South Ayrshire
1. SHM Travel
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
We are a small family run Coach, Mini-Coach & Minibus Hire company based in Monkton, Ayrshire. Our immaculately presented executive Coach & Mini-Coach are available to transport your group in complete comfort to any UK or European destination. Weddings - we specialise in wedding party & guest transport. Hen & Stag Nights - Getting to the party is only the start of a good night. Theatre Trips - Travel only or Full packages available to shows at Scotlands top venues. Work/Club/Group Nights Out - We can transport your group in comfort and style. Golf Outings - To Scotland's top Golfing venues- Our vehicles have ample luggage capacity to accommodate all your clubs and equipment Sporting Events - Football, Rugby, Ice Hockey teams & support Concert Travel Airport Transfers to any UK airport Trips to the UK's top theme parks including Blackpool & Alton Towers - Full packages available. Tours to Scottish & UK attractions Business & Corporate group travel
Reviewed By carolsH7049UP
Excellent service provided by Stevie and SHM Travel taking a group from Prestwick Town Twinning Association to and from Glasgow Airport on their recent trip to Germany. Much easier than taking cars and parking near the airport.
2. Home Cook School
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Realise your ambition to become a better home cook! Home Cook School delivers cooking lessons in the comfort of your own home or at the Home Cook School Tutor's home in Maybole, South Ayrshire. Cooking lessons will be tailor made to suit your individual tastes. Themed classes including 'Scottish Cookery' using local seasonable produce are available. Lessons last 2hrs, 3hrs or 6hrs.
3. In Time Escape Rooms
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
Designed, built, and run by escape room lovers - our games offer unique and immersive fun for all ages to enjoy. Explore, collect clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the mysteries to escape In Time!
Reviewed By christopherbG5087GI - Didcot, United Kingdom
My wife and I (and our little 5 month old) really enjoyed doing the Abandoned Academy room today. Some really nice touches including nods to some local history, attention to detail with the items in the room and a satisfying logic to it all once you work it out. Really friendly and welcoming while managing the necessary COVID procedures. Would definitely recommend!
4. Drouthy Neebors
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Pammay01
Great wee pub with a great selection of drinks and a great atmosphere with staff who are very friendly and make you feel welcome.
5. Culzean Castle and Country Park
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4.5 based on 2,378 reviews
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.
6. Heads of Ayr Farm Park
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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
7. 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.
8. Ayr Seafront Playpark
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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. Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
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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.
