Top Things to do in Ayrshire
What to do and see in Ayrshire, Scotland: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Ayrshire, United Kingdom including Blackstone Clydesdales & Dig-a-Day Experience, Skelmorlie Aisle, St Columba's Parish Church, Crocodile Rock, Dean Castle and Country Park, Clark Memorial Church, Culzean Castle and Country Park, Burns Monument and Gardens, Ayr Equestrian Centre, Heads of Ayr Farm Park.
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1. Blackstone Clydesdales & Dig-a-Day Experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 372 reviews
FUN TIME. Ride our Clydesdale Horses or Jump on a BIG yellow Digger for some operating fun. There is always something to do on the farm enjoy interacting with our Clydesdale Horses, Heilan Coos, Alpacas and Mischievous Donkeys while meeting all the farm animals giving you an insight into their lives. The experience is tailored to suit you. Try your hand at riding or driving our Clydesdale Heavy Horses, grooming, mucking out, tacking up, bareback riding, herding on horseback, walking and feeding all the animals. This is a very individual experience and will vary depending on you requirements and weather.NO EXPERIANCE REQUIRED.WHY NOT try Something Different - the 'BIG TOY' experience at DIG-a-day. Operate a mini to 14Ton digger or big yellow JCB Tractor, putting your coordination skills to the test in challenges set. OR MIX IT UP - Combining DIG-a-Day and Blackstone Clydesdales in one experience.Great for all the family for children and adults alike. NO DRIVING LICENCE REQUIRED.
Reviewed By G4725DTandrewh - Exeter, United Kingdom
We had an utterly fantastic experience riding these wonderful horses on Ayr beach, helped by a beautifully sunny day. John and his team were brilliant - ensuring we were safe, but enabling us to have a thrilling 2-hour ride. I would definitely recommend.
2. Skelmorlie Aisle
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By BethM527
Details from Historic Scotland's website: Skelmorlie Aisle, built in 1636 as a private worship place and burial vault, was an addition to Largs Parish Church. It was such a splendid creation that when the church was demolished in the early 1800s, it was saved from destruction. Today the aisle stands on its own, and comprises two elements. The laird’s loft is at ground level and contains an elaborate stone monumental tomb and an intricate painted ceiling. Below it is the vault, which still houses lead coffins. Only open when the Largs Visitor Centre is open as they have the key
3. St Columba's Parish Church
4. 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 ;-)
5. 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.
6. 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
7. 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.
8. 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
9. 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.
10. 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
