The 25 best things to do with kids in Ayr

Interesting visit for anyone interested in this iconic poet, cottage set in pretty grounds, car parking is efficient, toilets situated just before entrance to cottage, small place as you can imagine, the actual museum is situated approximately 20 minutes walk from the cottage also the cafe, you can drive however you would miss some of the ambiance of the place, well worth a visit

Lovely atmosphere with rich and engaging exhibits that give real insight into Robert Burns’ life and work. The café is surprisingly good too, with a wide variety of food. Overall a very enjoyable visit and well worth it.

We had a day trip out to the Robert Burns museum and cottage and found both extremely interesting. The museum tells the story of his life and writings, we were surprised by the amount of music and songs he wrote as well as poetry. There are a lot of artifacts tracing his whole life and writings. The carvings of the Tam o' shanter story are excellent and well worth a look. There is also a very good restaurant there with a varied selection of food and drink. We took the poets path to the Burns Cottage but there is another car park there if you want. The cottage is well laid out and gives you a good idea how they lived back then. Outside the museum you can walk to the Burns Monument and gardens and not far from this is the Brig O'Doon bridge. All the staff we spoke to were really friendly and helpful and made it a good day out. Steve and Jenny

We only did the gardens and the walk to his birthplace as the museum isnt dog friendly. This was free and worth a look around. Good to see BrigaDoon too.

An interesting time looking around the museum, used our NT membership. Went to view Brig a Doon and walked the Poets path both ways and enjoyed the sculptures beside the path. Didn't have time to visit his actual birth place, viewed it from the outside only.

Museum was okay if you are into that sort of thing, the garden was lovely,if you climb the monument you get a good view of it,plus there is the brig o doon bridge,then you can go to burns cottage. Staff were really nice and explained a few things,good cup of coffee in cafe.

The museum is excellent, a good hour or so to look around, well put together with interactive displays to maintain engagement. The shop appears quite pricey (NTS comparable), the RBB cottage could benefit from some information boards..., the cafe (visited twice in two weeks) was excellent the first time with very friendly staff, accommodating and helpful, the second visit was disappointing (different staff, different attitudes). Good size car park nearby (50-100yds), 10 min walk to RBB cottage or a short drive to the adjoining car park there.

Nic place discovered while I was on my short holiday. Amazing views, you can walk far in to the sea, as water is shallow. Nice playground for kids and places with delicious ice creams.

Had a lovely day at Ayr Beach! The weather was perfect — clear skies and a really lively atmosphere. Great place for a walk along the shore, and we grabbed a chippy nearby which was the perfect touch. Can’t beat it on a sunny day!

Such a shame that the beach is full of litter. Unsanitary sand, too many flies due to all the rubbish around and it attracts too many seagulls because of the leftover food disposed of anywhere. No bins in sight, so no wonder the lack of care. The beach has great potential. Warm water. Impressive to see giant jellyfish. Unfortunately it doesn’t make me want to go back.

Ayr Beach in Ayr is a wonderful spot for a relaxing day out. The long, sandy stretch is clean and scenic, ideal for family picnics, walking along the promenade, or simply enjoying the fresh sea air. With free parking, onsite restaurants, and facilities that are wheelchair accessible, it’s a convenient and inclusive choice for all visitors. Water recreation, boating, and fishing options make it an active, enjoyable destination. The nearby entertainment center adds extra value, making it perfect for both leisurely strolls and fun-filled outings. I highly recommend Ayr Beach for anyone looking for a family-friendly place to unwind by the sea.

What a lovely beach. We found a free car park which is a bonus and took a lovely stroll down the sea front. Plenty to see too. Beach was sandy and plenty of shell picking too.

We were there for the air show and had a great dat,we were amazed at the scale of the event,the facilities were bang on as was the organizing. The kids also had a great day.

Great beach and always a joy to visit. Town centre not too far. Plenty of parking. Great for the air show!

This place is only good for a walk to and for photos. Most of the castle has gone and the entrance is bricked up....... but if you get the right weather you can get some spectacular photos

Nice quiet walk. No access into the castle. But the views are worth it. Access around the castle is via the beach and walk up the side of a steep hill or from the road and a dirt path through a field.

Public car park with plenty of spaces. Access from Main car park was marsh land which made it tricky to access beach. But if you walk to the left towards the castle and stay in the grass, you can access beach further down. The beach was covered in seaweed, debris and a lot of huge dead jellyfish. Not anyone's fault on course but be aware. My dog went straight the rotten carcass of a small seal/dolphin on the beach. Lovely walk to the ruins - there are pathways through the dunes as well as on the beach. Great views of the castle from the beach and great views of the bay. Worth a visit and it's free.

Lovely beach area. Castle is a tiny ruin and isn't accessible. You can climb up and sit infront of it. For one you can look in go to denure up the coastal route!

Short walk from Ayr or Craig tara to this very old building, you can't enter im guessing due to vandalism but still very impressive. Be careful as it it very, very high and steep. Also gives you access to the beach.

We had fun exploring the area and were happy to get there when the tide was going down. We walked along the shore and then up tot the castle before returning to the car park by the route through the field. (Pictures must have been taken on husband's phone as I know I took some but cannot find them and his phone wasn't losing charge as fast as mine was.)

A place walk along the beach and look up at history. Quiet with a few walkers and other visitors to the site. The views from around the castle are stunning as you look towards Ayr and Arran.

We came here for the laser tag for my sons birthday as we were recommended here by a friend. First impressions weren't great to be honest, steep set of stairs as you walk in the front door so not ideal if you have a buggy, wheelchair or reduced mobility like myself, was a bit of a struggle. There was a bit of a que when we arrived, music was far too loud as we waited in said que, not a great deal of things to do if you have younger kids with you, other than the bowling obviously, there's a pool table, 2-3 game machines typical racing game teddy grab and there's a little cafe aswell as a bar and restaurant. Personally we won't be back.

Amazing lanes. Service is decent, food needs work

Awesome place, filled with fun and well mannered, patient staff 🌟 Clean throughout and sensibly priced all round. We had my son's wee birthday party there and all the kids were beyond delighted 🤩🎳🤩 Fantastic atmosphere to celebrate 🪩 Great portions and generous play time for all. Amazing wee take-away gift in the end for the birthday kid and each friend too 🙏🏼 Oddly enough, the ketchup available is extremely limited, both for visitors or party goers 😄

We went for bowling, they currently have an offer every Wednesday after 7pm with reduced charges for bowling. Prices are very reasonable and we had a great time. Staff are very helpful and friendly.

This place used to be pretty decent but is now a terrible place with overpriced food, drinks and bowling. The burgers were disgusting and the cheese on the burger was like plastic and the pizzas were like rubber. The place is overall very unclean and it’s just a depressing place. The shoes you have to wear are disgusting and not very clean. I will not be returning!

Visited may half term (England) family of 5 (aged between 7 and 13) gentleman was extremely helpful always checking if everything was OK. kids loved the bowling and the laser tag was brilliant would recommend anyone on holiday in ayr to visit.

Avoid this place at all costs beat down graffitied smelly working men’s club staff are rude and not autism friendly at all If only I could do a minus star review

If you have kids this is a must. Great soft play staff and owner are amazing. Very friendly and food prepared fresh it's delicious. Extremely clean can't recommend enough.

Ideal soft play for young children. Has everything for a fun few hours. Food is good and an extensive menu on offer. Great fresh coffee and ice creams too. Staff are friendly and helpful even when it gets super busy and chaotic. There are 2 floors, upstairs, a bit calmer. Busy and noisy but still enjoyable even on a bank holiday.

Soft play area Is fantastic for all ages , we use to go every year both of my sons have autism but was very disappointed in the boss! I explained to him that my oldest son has autism, he has no understanding of what it means by age appropriate for certain parts of play areas! I was with my son at all times! The man was very harsh towards me with no compassion whatsoever, even the parents felt sorry for me and couldn’t believe the way he treated me son, and yes i do know that there is signs there for a reason as my youngest son was aware of the signs! but because my oldest son who has complex needs and no understanding of signs what so ever , the boss should have some kind of compassion And understanding! I never had any bother before in pirate Pete’s before as I did always explain to staff members and they were very good! food was very expensive £6 for two slices of toast! Quite disappointed I don’t think I’ll go back!

Out for a walk along Aye beach with my friend and stopped by for coffee and cake. Very nice. Friendly service and staff.

Outrageously expensive, especially when compared with Kids Play in Prestwick, 2 miles away. £24 for two children to play for 2 hours is iniquitous and I shan't be returning at those over-inflated prices. The food is also rather on the expensive side. Go to Kids Play Prestwick instead.

It’s ok but very expensive. £12 for 1 kid for soft play! £2 for a wee bottle of water. Airport prices. Folk must be minted.

love this place. its so clean (unlike others in the area) and has a closed off baby area and a really big toddler area.

Went for ladies day! Negatives were Ticket collection point wasn’t ready for gates open time allowing queues to build up, disappointingly. No cash point on the site Exterior of grandstand looking shabby & clock not working Positives polite stewarding staff and very well staffed keeping site tidy and litter free Positive

Very nice race course, plenty of space. Staff on the gate were very pleasant & helpful, pointed me in the right direction to find who I was looking for. I can't say how long you'd have to wait for tickets as I wasn't there for the racing. There for another event.

Superb location. Had two magnificent days fir the Ayr Gold Cup, Thursday and Saturday. First class amenities and outstanding hospitality.

Good racing venue but starting to look a bit run down. Today the food options were poor but bar was well staffed

Quiet Monday afternoon so a good experience but wouldn't go on a busy gold cup day as I suspect parking and viewing could be problematic.

Good wee day out, just in the grandstand with my 10yr old son for his first time at the races and he loved it, thought staff were very pleasant and the toilets were immaculate

The Grandstand ticket not worth the money far too busy a covid breeding ground. Enjoyed the atmosphere and entertainment. The race day was good and lived sering the horses in the parade sing .

Fed up of members of the gym asking me to show them how to use the equipment. I do not work there! But when I look for someone who does they are nowhere to be seen. Or when I bring it to their attention I get a funny look from the staff. Hire more gym instructors so us paying members do not get bothered.

The swimming pool is ok, the gym is good, the sauna is mediocre, and they've already got rid of the jacuzzi. They're getting rid of the plunge pool which is annoying because I used it to relieve pain, but the staff are wonderful.

In my opinion in the gym machines are too close to each other. A lot of the staff rather has a chat with their colleagues or friends who come in then to keep an eye on the work floor. But beside this i love it.

Review of swimming & changing facilities. Citadel is a monument of mismanagement. The changing facilities are old, battered and filthy. They're long overdue a deep clean, and unfortunately they don't appear to get regular or daily cleaning. The pool area should be great, but it's really showing it's ages and lack of care and investment. Investment, interestingly SAC have decided to spend millions on improving the external appearance of the entrance to Citadel, visitors to Ayr being hoodwinked apparently being more important than the experience of local people, the customer. There's cracked and smashed tiles throughout, leaky roof, smashed windows covered with bin bags, urinals overflowing onto the floor, smelly toilets etc. But yes, the entrance will look nice. There's leisure centres abandoned elsewhere in the UK that even after 4-5 years worth of graffiti and vandalism they're still cleaner and better looked after than Citadel.

Whilst watching The diving on Saturday morni ng The spectators are left far too warm.to sitband watch itheir families spectating.

Excellent vacillentities. Kind and friendly staff. It's got everything you need.

The venue is being upgraded at present so hard to rate the facilities, but all the staff from reception to poolside were so friendly and approachable! 5⭐️ 👍

Lovely grounds surrounding cottage. Good for walks.Your ticket also gets you into museum.

Really beautiful cottage, easy to find just follow poets path from the robert burns museum. Ticket covers both places

Very worth a visit. Enjoyed the auld Kirk, his fathers grave and the brig of Doon. The museum was very dark inside making the exhibits impossible to read in many occasions. I came out with sore eyes.

Interesting to see the historic cottage, but lack of information boards was disappointing, spoiling the experience. Wouldn't return as a result.

Well-organised, volunteers were ready to help and tell you more about everything.

Beautiful place. So much to see, we didn't expect it. Very good for kids too, as there are children activities in the museum and the gardens are spacious and attention grabbing to. Staff are so knowledgeable and passionate about the place. There is a cafe with a lovely playground too. Prices are very reasonable both admissions and in the cafe/gift shop. I would recommend, it's worth the visit.

The cottage itself only took a few minutes to wander through. Normally there would be a guide which would have explained some of the details. The museum is worth a walk through and the guided tour was illuminating

Lovely course great condition green fast as it had been dry But would like to see someone going around the course and cleaning up the broken tees hundreds of them when I played .

Excellent course, good condition and decent cafe to have a bite to eat after.

A lovely course. One criticism - as first-time visitors it would have been helpful to have the next tee signposted along with numbered tee boxes. This would be a simple and cheap improvement that would make a big difference to anyone new to the course.

Belisle and seafield golf courses. There's two 18 hole golf courses here in midst of Bellisle country park. Clubhouse has golf pro shop and cafe for meals. Bellisle course being the harder of the 2 courses. Large estate which also has deer and childrens large play area. Walled gardens and conservatory for a family day out.

What a day. The 30 degree heat was killer but great round of golf. Love the new second/third hole over the water

Really enjoyed the course on lovely day

Just love this course the views on two or three of the holes are beautiful.

Worth visiting - offers picturesque panorama above Stirling battle location, ellaborate information on William Wallace as well as prominent statesmen and some well preserved weaponry. The monument is quite unique in architectural sense!

Free parking and a nice little up hill path to the monument with carved sculptures along the way. Good views of the countryside from the monument and overlooks the battle field of Sterling Bridge

This landmark is located in the heart of the beautiful, quiet town of Ayr, which retains its historic old town feel, with plenty of bars and restaurants

Ayr is a beautiful town and visitors are welcome. Some beautiful architecture visible on the tower. Unfortunately cannot tour the tower due to to it being unsafe above public access point. Love the area.

Only got pictures but very impressive by night time as you can see

Was actually in council office sorting out bus pass for a disabled client.. Staff were polite and helpful... what more can you ask for?

Lovely views, big uphill walk

Fantastic path lang Scots mile great cannon also hidden gem thus was to see

A massive wall around a fortified town, very interesting history. I like the replica cannon and display boards here just along from Millars Folly

Beautiful place for a day out with kids, not so far from glasgow, they have huge parking, very different kinda of kids play and entertainment like bouncy castles, toy train rides, boat ride, mini tractors , bike ride , big slides, zip lines etc. Also animals like llama, deer, kangaroo are the main attractions. Although it has the fee around 17 pounds, but worth it. Point to be noted that, many of the rides like train , boat, truck etc are not free or included in entry fee, need to pay separately.

Arrived only expecting to spend half a day. We ended up staying until close. Amazing farm with plenty to do for children and adults whether it was going on the amount of playgrounds they have to offer, or driving quad bikes and riding on the miniature railway. Plenty of spaces to sit down and have your packed lunch if you've brought some with you.

Fantastic family day out, came here with our 6 year old who had so much fun! There is so much included in the ticket price and then a few extra which are super affordable such as the train ride and quad bikes. The staff were super friendly and you could tell that they cared about the animals and the people visiting, the site was clean and well kept. Would highly recommend to anyone as it was a great day out!

This is a lovely farm park and a definite must visit! Well worth the money with loads of different animals as well as parks, tractors, mini train, and other fun activities like a mini tobogganing, zip line and trampolins! As well as a decent soft play which is out of sight so won't distract children from the animals. Make sure you grab a bag of animal feed!! Only one issue I have as a horsefield tortoise owner if anyone from the park see's this... he shouldn't be housed with another species as they will fight especially if either or both are males as they are more aggressive. I understand he's probably a rescue and you're probably aware of his underbite, hopefully this is something you are working on solving as this can cause problems eating. Just some small upgrades would massive improve his health and lifestyle, including a slate plate instead of plastic one to support keeping his beak trimmed, top soil as a substitute as they dig to regulate their body temperature, safe weeds and flowers are much more nutritious and you have plenty of land to beable to grow your own. My horsefield (Fluffy) loves pansy's! I honestly had a wonderful visit with my family during our holiday, and if we ever holiday again in the area we will definitely return.

Nice collection of kid-friendly animals (no big safari-style animals it's a bit smaller-scale than that). Some of the cages looked like they could have been a bit bigger but the animals looked in good condition at least. Plenty of indoor and outdoor play options and good cafes. Friendly staff and atmosphere all round.

Absolutely love this place for a day out. Go for opening so you can get the most of the day. Entry is expensive. I think we where around £60 for 2 adults and 2 children. It is well worth it though. There are so many animals to see and you can buy feed for £2 a bag. The goats are my favourite but there are so many cuties (including alpacas which are actually at a field at the end of the car park outside so if you haven't used your animal food at closing you can go up and feed them when you leave). There are multiple different play parks for kids as well as a softplay area indoors and a shooting game thing. We always pack a lunch so we don't need to stop to go in to eat and usually eat on the wee benches next to the big slides and bouncy things. There are go karts too although we've never been on them since kids are too wee right now.

A fantastic day out for the whole family! Hand feed animals, and there's plenty of them! Cheaper to book in advance online. I would recommend going as close to opening as possible as the afternoon got really busy. Not just animals there's plenty of activities for the kids like trampolines and adventure playgrounds

Parking, beautiful park! We only made it round the galleries, and some of the park. Lots to see and do. Cute cafe. Everything free including parking. We need to come back to see the rest.

Gallery exhibitions and small museum inside the free-entry Rozelle House, 30-50min visit, various walks around the outdoor space with plenty of sculptures and wildlife, perhaps 1-2 hours worth. Car parking was reasonable, but could be difficult to find a space later in the day. About 5 picnic tables available in the courtyard.

Absolute gem of a place. I loved the Goudie exhibition of his Tam o'Shanter paintings. Quite captivating. Lovely tearoom and fabulous grounds. The staff are so lovely, and knowledgeable.

Located in a historic Georgian mansion that was built in 1760 by Robert Hamilton, a wealthy merchant who traded in sugar and tobacco from the West Indies. The house was originally built as a two-story mansion with low two-story pavilions, and the east wing was later extended as a stable-block. Rozelle House was remodelled by architect David Bryce in 1830. The tearooms are located in the lower ground of the house with additional outdoor patio dining. Family and very pet friendly. Rozelle House Tearooms are a hidden gem and well worth a visit. The club sandwich is brilliant and a small cup of homemade soup just tops it off nicely. The cakes are home-made and delicious. Sophie and crew are a real delight to be looked after by. The carrot cake is legendary, the empire biscuit a perennial favourite and the huge variety of iced cakes a feast for the eyes. The tea room serves not only tea, coffee and an array of the most delicious home baking but also offers lunch and special menus for children and drawing materials to keep the wee ones amused while the 'grown ups' enjoy some refreshment. The staff are friendly, helpful and consumate professionals. In summary, the Rozelle House Tearooms is a must-visit for anyone looking for a unique dining experience in a historic and cultural setting (Don't miss out on the art galleries and free Tam o' Shanter exhibition!) The perfect destination for a special occasion or a leisurely afternoon tea. I would highly recommend the Rozelle House Tearooms to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience. "Gawn yersel Cutty Sark!" -Tam O'Shanter.

Called in to fill in some time because the weather wasn't very good and was very pleasantly surprised - ended up being there for nearly 3 hours. Interesting temporary displays over the rooms on the ground floor re Fife Pageant and galleries were well worth a look.

Inside the house are art galleries and a tea room. Outside is full of woodland trails, fun story trail and swan pond. Nice for a free day out.

A quirky gem in rural Ayrshire with its Henry Moore and 5 Ronald Rae sculptures (worked from granite blocks from Ayr harbour wall; here since 1979) as well as more local works linking to Burns stories. Cafe! When I visited for the Gordon Cockburn/Rae retrospective, the adjoining Maclaurin galleries had 3 Peter Howson works on show. And all free. (Bus or train an hour from Glasgow, but it is a brisk 1/2 hour walk to Rozelle - Alloway direction - from Ayr if you do not wait for a local bus)

Top class scones. Great service, tea, coffee and books too. My idea of paradise. Highly recommended.

We had a two hour stop in Ayr and found The Book & Bun. Tea and a scone served in China cup and saucer was lovely. I recommend the Flat White. Bought a book in all an enjoyable experience well worth a visit. Beautifully clean.

Reasonable coffee, good service, nice people. Pretty decent selection of second hand books and a good sized room at the back for small scale events.

Lovely atmosphere and the ladies there were lovely. Food tasty. A wee vegan choice would be good. Will return

Lovely cafe with friendly staff. Lots of books at good prices. Great food.

It's a great place to go for a book only problem is the coffee place is hard to get into but the staff make up for it that's why I'm going to give you 5 star's.

Love it nice staff nice cakes and proper tea and Coffee.

Beautiful, diverse, peaceful party of Ayr. The deer park was lovely, the allotments great and the conservatory interesting. There was plenty more to see but didn't have time to get around it all. Stunning ancient trees were my favourite.

Such a nice place to visit. The walled gardens near the conservatory are really nice. The kids loved the playground as it has lots of play equipment for all ages. It can be found just to the side of the walled garden.

Brilliant play park, enough to entertain both younger kids (swings / small trampoline, smaller slides / sensory area) and older kids (climbing frames / big slides / zip line). Lovely greenhouse and walled garden next door, and cafe with toilets nearby as well. Big huge grassy lawn great for football or a run around too.

Very nice place for kids to visit. Play the area. My kids loved jukebox, restaurant, and deer park nearby. I got confused via car navigation as it takes to golf course, which is just beside Belleisle Park, the parking is at the same place/connected.

Beautiful gardens and conservatory. Peaceful walks. So sad to see the Belleisle mansion reduced quite literally to a shell of its former self.

Family oriented. Very clean. Nice walkways/ paths with beautiful scenery such as the biodiversity of kingfisher birds etc

Beautiful Park - very well kept gardens and vintage greenhouse . Good for dog walks and children with the play park. Just need to be careful of the golfers. Only thing that is a shame is the old house was set on fire same as the station hotel. Ayr is losing its history and heritage due to as far as I can see, the poor management of the council. Still a lovely spot though.

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Booked an appointment for my partner after trying different types of help to overcome his issues and this one has definitely been the most successful. Alan make you feel at ease with his friendly and understanding demeanor and doesn't hurry you for time or extend session when it's not needed. I would and have recommended Alan's Hypnotherapy to help people get to the root of their problems and overcome them.

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Man working at the station directing coaches was yelling at pedestrians for crossing at the pedestrian crossing, particularly more aggressive with the elderly ladies just trying to cross the street. he was continuously yelling to the pedestrians aggressively to hurry up and shouting to them from across the station even when there was no busses coming or going. i understand the job is to make entry to the station clear for busses but he was in no way polite to anybody! Very rude man I feel sorry for anyone who has to go near that station when he is working

It's a dump. No-one to assist where you are going. Bays no details. Just have to await the electric buses firing up to see where they are going. Most buses don't even appear to go from the station. A real proper let down for Ayr

Very frustrated with my experience here. Wanted to catch a bus to Culzean castle, was told there would be one at 12:50 departing from stand 6. Was told stand 6 by 2 different workers, and even had the stagecoach app on my phone that stated stand 6. I get there 10 min before departure, standing right infront of stand 6. There is a signboard that has the bus number and departure times by stand 6. Gets to 2 mins before departure and bus not there. I go up to worker I had spoken to before, and she points to a bus pulling off onto the street, telling me I missed it and it had departed from stand 2. No explanation, just said I would have to wait an hour for the next one. Very unhelpful and complete waste of time.

I asked the Info Desk Chap where the coach to Belfast stops at. His only response was 'The other side'. The only reason I knew where to stand was asking a man who I found out was also heading to Belfast; taking his son to see Linfield.

No toilets.E mailed Stagecoach.They said council own it.E mailed council..they said Stagecoach own it...Thus no one responsible or someone is.........!

guys i got a bus here and there was no toilet on the bus and i nearly pissed myself and there’s no toilet in the bus station so i might piss myself when i get there

The place is manky. No toilets in a main bus station ????? What an advert for a public (all beit privately owned) service.

Shop seemed very clean upon walking in, and the staff whom I spoke to seemed very friendly. 😊 Got a doner hoggie wrap, a half double pepperoni half cheese pizza, and a stuffed crust doner and Jalapenos pizza 🍕. The double pepperoni side of the half and half pizza couldn't really be described as "double" anything. As you can see in the picture there were only 6 pieces on. The pizza itself was alright though. The stuffed crust doner and jalapenos was so much better! Really loaded full of doner meat, and the stuffed crust tasted amazing too 👌. The wrap was really really nice, but just seemed a bit small compared to other ones I've had. Can't knock the flavour of it though. Tasty. I ordered a seperate pot of garlic sauce, but it turns out they come as standard with the pizzas which is a good perk. Ended up with 3 🤣 Wish they had chips, cheese, and doner on the menu but couldn't seem to find it.

Drove by this place loafs so thought I would give it a go. Never again. Ordered a munchies box. Chicken pakora was soggy as if it was done in the microwave, ordered salad it never came, onion rings were also missing. Some of the chips were still raw. Never again.

I ordered a King Size Chicken and Donnor Hoogie Wrap, I was given a large box of chips, cheese, and shredded style chicken. No naan bread or wrap and no Donnor. The chicken was grisle, and unfortunately not nice. We had a few fork fills and had to leave the rest. Kebab sauce tasted not bad, however looked to be watered down. Very disappointed, and gutted as still hungry.

Late night kebab was stunning. Little light on the sauce but the freshly cut veg was crispy and clean.

First time ordering a takeaway from best family, really enjoyed our meal. Had the pizza, pasta deal. Thought it was great value and was really tasty. Thank you.

Picked up my order small kebab was extremely small only a few strips of donner meat and no sauce Mexican pizza only had jalapeños and peppers chips look like they had been reheated a few times pepperoni pizza very salted taste phoned to complain and said it was Uber eats fault not there’s , worst food had to end up putting most of food in bin still hungry

Worst take away in Ayr I have to say ordered a large pakora and it was soggy and chewy like they had boiled the chiken or microwaved it not be returning wouldn’t even give it one star

Very nice and educative pathway connected to Robert Burns and his poetic masterpieces. The sculptures are elaborated but funny at the same time. Perhaps a better description would be an added value especially for those who are not from Scotland and hence not much familiar with Robert Burns. But overall would recommend a walk here and taking some photos.

Nice wee point of interest between the Burns' museum and the Burns' cottage. I'm not a Burns' fan but I appreciate the history and the effort some people put in to make his work known and preserved for the future. Some interesting and quite detailed steel cut-outs along the way. They need a bit of tlc though.

Nice path which is away from the busy main road

What an amazing walkway from the Burns cottage to the visitors centre.

Pleasant walk along a path with a story

Place of Robert Burns Scottish poet, well worth a visit the museum , grounds.

Needs some repairs and maintenance, as theres weeds long grass, rusty poles, etc. Use to be a lovely walk....

A lovely estate and house. An exhibition of Tam O'Shanter, military items and a massive post card collection. A tea room has delicious food served by great staff. Disabled parking by the front door and a lift. Easiest to enter the lift by the back through the Court yard. There are some interesting very old trees. A visit is recommended.

Beautiful place, I had a great time with my friend. We went on Sunday, the restaurant wasn't busy so we walked in. The pasta was really good. If you like to have afternoon tea book it before a day.

Rozelle Park situated in South Ayr is a beautiful public park that is well worth a visit. The park has a museum and art galley that is free to enter. The park has many wicker and stone sculptures in the museum gardens, The crowning glory of the park is the remembrance garden that has many wood carvings of the first and second world wars.

Lovely museum and gallery with surrounding parklands. Sculptures outside. Free admission. Good café with a reasonably priced choice. Visited Rozelle twice this week plus the dog loved it.

We went for the Tam O'Shanter Halloween exhibition today. It was great fun with the kids and the grounds are beautiful this time of year ❤️

Beautiful place. plenty of walking areas, good for a family walk with the dog(s).

Lovely park. We were there for the day for a dog obedience show. Only problem was toilets were shut.

Beautiful walk for the dog. Quite often walk right along to greenan. Views are nice sbd the area is generally clean. Plenty of bins for the dog bags troops 👍

Lovely beach great for having a paddle in the water not far to travel to must end the day with a chippie from the Wellington yum yum watch out for the seagulls steeling your chips cheeky beggers

Nice for an autumn walk when the beach is not busy

BEAUTIFUL SCENERY, LEVEL GROUND FOR WALKING, CYCLING OR RUNNING. WHATEVER YOU FANCY. NO PLACE BETTER IN THESE DIFFICULT TIMES.JUST LOOK- OUT FOR ANY MOTOR OR STEAM ROADROLLERS DRIVEN BY SMALL CHILDREN.

Just a great walk down the coast especially if the weather is good.

Beautiful place to camp 🏕✨

Amazing beach kids love it but really easy to get burnt on a hot day.

I’m Just back from a cracking visit to Doon Valley Railway — what a brilliant morning out! I went solo, and honestly, it was spot on. From the moment I arrived, the volunteers were welcoming and clearly knew their stuff. The engines are beautifully kept, and there’s something special about hearing that whistle and feeling the rumble under your feet as you trundle through the countryside. It’s a proper throwback experience — no frills, no fuss, just pure railway nostalgia done right. Plenty to see, interesting little displays, and a great café to grab a cuppa after the ride (and maybe a cheeky cake). It’s located in a semi derelict old brick works, which adds to its industrial charm! I’d say everyone, near and far, needs to get themselves to Doon Valley Railway and support this brilliant heritage line. It’s a proper hidden gem, and you’ll leave feeling chuffed to bits! I’m even tempted to become a volunteer here myself! 🚂

We were at the season finale on a warm, sunny Sunday. We visited the museum, café, shop, and vintage car exhibition. We had a wonderful experience travelling on an old train! Follow the events on their website, bring your children, and you will have a great time. The people who work and volunteer there are extremely friendly!

Visited this little gem of a place today, small museum was free entry and it didn't cost much for a short ride on one off the steam engines. Very interesting. Great staff that are all volunteers which is amazing

Diesel engine, was supposed to be steam. Only drove 500metres backwards then 500metres forwards. Tea room was the best bit.

Visited with tour group from Australia on the 30th of August 2025 A wonderful experience with our volunteers at the railway with a trip on the train and a tour of the engine and other sheds. Then to top it off a great lunch put on by the ladies with food that was so filling and tasty.

I had never heard of the Doon Valley Railway until I read recent press coverage regarding their efforts to secure funding to keep this absolute gem of a place running in its current fashion. I'm so glad that we chose to visit and, in a small way, add some support to keep this wonderful little venue going. Having used the website to pre-book tickets for the steam train, we visited on a Sunday morning. Although there were already people in attendance at the time we arrived, there were no lengthy queues to contend with, and the volunteer staff were friendly and patient; the absence of queues and demeanour of the staff were an absolute blessing for us as we have a child with autism. My sons were both incredibly excited when they realised they were getting a chance to ride on a steam train! Seating on the train is limited due to the size of the carriages used and so, booking for the train in advance is an absolute must. It's a relatively short journey through the picturesque Ayrshire countryside, with something of a narrative of the history of the site, rolling stock, etc provided by one of the volunteers manning the train. Following the return journey on the steam train, my boys were delighted to get the chance to activate the train whistle and again, the staff on site were very helpful and patient. Within the museum area, you will find trains and artefacts related to the history of the site and the industrial heritage of the area generally. In addition, there is a wonderful little model train exhibition which the staff were kind enough to let my sons operate. The site itself was formerly part of the Dunaskin Ironworks, and many of the disused buildings that wouldn't look out of place on an episode of 'Abandoned Engineering' still loom large over the area. The chimneys of the site are immediately apparent on approach to the area. The cafe on site is well provisioned with an array of cakes, sandwiches, cold drinks, coffee, etc. The gift shop, as one might expect, is full of train-related merchandise, from books and DVDs, to the usual souvenirs and toys for the kids. A visit to the site itself is FREE, it is only the train ride that comes at a cost. For anyone interested in local history or trains, or have kids that adore trains, a visit to the Doon Valley Railway is an absolute must.

I took my girls and their mum for their first time on a steam train. They where very excited and we weren't disappointed. Can't wait to go back when the museum is finished