5 Free Days Out and Things to Do With Kids in East Ayrshire (Updated 2025)
Ahoy there money-savvy adventurers.
If you're looking to for a fun and free day out, then 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, there's options here to suit all ages, whatever the weather.
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. 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!
Lucy
Explore the recently rennovated 14th century castle, visit the rural life centre, play in the adventure playground, and enjoy some woodland walks.
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
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.
A 30 acres park with a duck pond, a play park, a burns monument, and other interesting sculptures.
A little museum open on selected days (see their website). See old police cars, fire engines, old police artefacts, and lots more.
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