Location: South Ayrshire
Top Things to do in South Ayrshire
Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids 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. Blairquhan Castle
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 38 reviews
5 Star Exclusive Use Venue Ideal For Weddings, Private Parties, Corporate Meetings & Events, Golf Parties.
Reviewed By AlanWilliamTait
We had a wonderful family holiday in one of the apartments in the Stables. The estate is a great oasis of peaceful walks, with a wide range of mature trees particularly noteworthy. Blairquhan staff were helpful and welcoming. The apartment was simply furnished but perfectly adequate for us. The area was new to us and we loved it, the beaches on the Ayrshire coast, the wilderness in the Galloway National Park, and the rolling hills all round Blairquhan. And we had a memorable day on the Isle of Arran.
2. In Time Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
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!
3. Burns National Heritage Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
Museum dedicated to the life and work of Scotland's most famous poet, Robert Burns. Site includes the Museum, the cottage in which Burns was born and lived until the age of seven, the Brig'o'Doon, Alloway Old Kirk and the Poet's Path
Reviewed By 782friedag - Coffs Harbour, Australia
I spent a few hours here and enjoyed the experience. Visited the museum, shop, cafe (lovely quiche and pot of tea), walked around the gardens, churchyard, monument, bridge and cottage. All lovely. Children's playground looked wonderful. Staff were friendly and helpful.
4. Culzean Castle and Country Park
Overall Ratings
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.
5. 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
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. Ayr Equestrian Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
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.
8. 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
9. Craft daft
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Craft daft is a drop in craft studio based in Ayr offering a massive range of craft activities for all ages, abilities and budgets. We have been under new ownership since November 2015 combining forces with Sew Materialistic who now operate on the upper floor from Craft daft. See their facebook page Sew Materialistic Ayr for additional information. We also run after school craft clubs and holiday clubs for children,various workshops for children and adults and we also cater for birthday parties and larger groups (these require to be pre booked in advance).
10. 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.
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