5 Free Days Out and Things to Do With Kids in East Ayrshire

Check out these things to do with the kids in East Ayrshire, whether it's seeing the fire engines at the Heritage Centre at Cumnock, or letting off steam in the grounds at Dumfries House, I've got you covered, and best of all it's free!

I'm still adding to this list, so keep checking back, please get in touch if you've got any hidden gems to recommend, or if you have a picture to replace any that I'm missing (ie the places that have words). As a thank you, I'll send a 20% money off voucher to spend in the shop for anything that gets used.

I've tried to make sure that all the details on here are up to date, but please do double check on the websites I've linked to before you travel in case anything has changed. Although I'd love to be able to travel to every place on here, time and practicalities dictate that I've sourced a lot of information from 3rd parties so some information might be incorrect (Please let me know if you spot anything that is so that I can amend it). 

Especially important: double check parking costs to avoid any nasty surprises on a day out that was supposed to be cheap, and obviously, be careful if you're visiting places with kids, especially where the terrain is dangerous (ruins, cliffs, beaches, slippy paths etc). 

Happy adventuring!

free things to do with kids in East Ayrshire

Explore the recently rennovated 14th century castle, visit the rural life centre, play in the adventure playground, and enjoy some woodland walks. 

free things to do with kids in East Ayrshire

Museum and gallery space, it hosts an impressive range of temporary exhibitions, as well as artefacts like a whale's jawbone and Brian the Lion. There's loads of things for families, including the Young People's Gallery, bookbug sessions, little explorer groups, 

Wheelchair accessible: Yes

free things to do with kids in East Ayrshire

While you have to buy tickets to see inside the house, and the Queen Elizabeth Garden, general admission to the estate is free. Have fun in the woodland adventure playground, toddlers playground, go for a woodland walk, and get lost in the maze. 

free things to do with kids in East Ayrshire

A 30 acres park with a duck pond, a play park, a burns monument, and other interesting sculptures. 

free things to do with kids in East Ayrshire

A little museum open on selected days (see their website). See old police cars, fire engines, old police artefacts, and lots more. 

Things to do with kids activity pack

You know what the kids would love to be filling in as you're exploring new places? An epic activity pack! And it should be filled with easy activity ideas, and stickers, and personalised!

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