Top Things to do in Ayrshire
What to do and see in Ayrshire, Scotland: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Discover the best top things to do in Ayrshire, United Kingdom including Ayrshire Athletics Arena, Wellwood Burns Centre & Museum, New Cumnock Community Open-Air Swimming Pool, Artastic, Laigh Kirk, Scottish Maritime Museum, Dumfries House, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Dalgarven Mill, Clark Memorial Church.
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1. Ayrshire Athletics Arena
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
2. Wellwood Burns Centre & Museum
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
Displays relating to Robert Burns and his stay in Irvine - an audio-visual, evocative murals, fascinating objects, books, paintings and manuscripts - all housed in an Edwardian town house, itself impressive. Irvine Burns Club, established by friends of the poet in 1826, manages this nationally-recognised venue. (Scottish charity no. 018485.)
Reviewed By MIB-53 - Larkhall, United Kingdom
Spent a couple of hours here and it is well worth a visit, they have soo much to tell and show. Interactive videos aimed at both old and young and people who want to tell you all about Burns time in Irvine. The people are friendly welcoming and very knowledgeable and are able to pitch the talks whether you are just interested or an aficionado. The items on display from Burns life and more are fabulous and some of the will blow you away. No charge but worth a generous donation in the box on the way out Well well worth a visit just to see his hand written manuscripts.
3. New Cumnock Community Open-Air Swimming Pool
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 60 reviews
N C Swimming pool is the heart of our community located on the main road in our village its safe for all bathers we have changing rooms and showers and our pool is always kept at a temperture of 30 degrees so its warm come rain or shine we also have a pool side cafe where you can get snacks and drinks great family day out and everyone is welcome help and advice is always on hand
Reviewed By Barntonburly - Kilwinning, United Kingdom
Came with the family for a few hours during the summer holidays. The pool itself and surrounding area were clean and tidy, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. It was slightly busy due to is being the school holidays however there was still room to swim. With the heated pool and the sun that day it did almost feel like being in a hotel pool overseas. The poolside changing huts were convenient and drier than the larger changing rooms. Certainly worth going to experience it, I would imagine the nighttime sessions would be great.
4. 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.
5. Laigh Kirk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By hairdy - Preston, United Kingdom
The current church, the third on the site, was built in 1802. The first church was built in the 17th century and was replaced in 1750, then there was a terrible accident in 1801 when parts of the church collapsed on the larger than usual congregation. It is mentioned by Robert Burns in his poems, so thought that he visited. There are Covenanters graves in the churchyard, and the beautiful stained glass windows are worth admiring. In normal circumstances you can visit between 12 and 2 pm Mon, Wed, Fri. The wee statue of Johnnie Walker is just outside
6. 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.
7. Dumfries House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 864 reviews
Reviewed By Kirkcaldylad - North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
We have been visiting Dumfries House since soon after HRH Prince Charles, the Duke of Rothesay, with a little help from others rescued the house, contents and estate for the nation. With each visit we are delighted to see how the restoration of the house has changed so that a tour (guided) is always newly enlightening as the guides are so informed and the restoration and development are painstaking and progressive. On this visit we thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas candlelit Festive Tour and Feast, a pleasant dinner in the library. The estate itself has also changed over our many visits . Gone are dilapidated outbuildings and muddy fields and a tumbled down walled garden. The Adam Georgian bridge is restored; a new Chinese style bridge based on early 20th century plans for such a bridge adds to the walks; the Queen Elizabeth Walled Garden is stunning. I could go on as so much has been built or restored using traditional skills by apprentices taught these skills on the estate as part of the Prince's Trust. The walks, the Arboretum and the new stone and wood buildings are an absolute pleasure on a wintry sunny day. And the Coach House Cafe is a welcoming place to relax.
8. 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.
9. 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
10. 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
