 Ayr Town Centre
This bustling county and coastal town has a wealth of pleasures to offer all year round and is a magnet for visitors from all over the world. With long sandy beaches and secret bays to relax or explore, and the town, which boasts over 400 shops with a semi-pedestrianised high street. The culinary delights, from cafes serving the days catch of fish and chips to continental brassieres, with French, Italian, Greek, Cantonese and Indian, restaurants, to pubs and hotels serving superb food.
 Ayr Racecourse
Scotland’s premier horseracing venue and is host to the Gold Cup every September and the Scottish Grand National is held in April. www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk
Ayrshire Equestrian Centre
For the horse lovers, all experiences are catered for, hacks, lessons, cross country course, tack shop and much more. Rides daily booking essential. Situated 4 miles south of Ayr.
www.bhs.org.uk
Ayrshire Farmer’s Market
If you wish to take it home visit the (2003 Thistle Award Winner) offers an overwhelming choice of top quality local specialities. www.ayrshirefarmersmarket.co.uk
Burns National Heritage Park
Ayrshire’s most famous son is Robert Burns, Scotland’s National Poet, is toasted annually at Burns Suppers worldwide, here you can visit the poet’s birthplace www.burnsheritagepark.com which is situated in beautiful historic Alloway, he is also celebrated by way of the wide-ranging Burns an’ a’ that Festival www.burnsfestival.com which takes place in early May.
Citadel Leisure Centre, Ayr
Situated on the seafront is the Citadel Leisure Centre offers sports hall, squash courts, swimming pools with flumes for the children while mum has a relaxing sauna.
www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/leisure/leisure.htm
 Culzean Castle and Country Park
Undoubtedly the jewel in the National Trust for Scotlands’ crown. A Magnificent Georgian Castle
situated on a cliff top setting, amidst beautiful landscaped grounds, with beaches, play areas,
deer park, woodland walks, licensed restaurant, coffee shop and year round
www.nts.org.uk/web/site/home/visit/places/property.asp?propid=10012&navpage=10012&navid=5111 11
Gaiety Theatre
This theatre has been host to many top names in the world of entertainment, catch a show at the Gaiety and make it a night out! www.gaietytheatre.co.uk/
 Golf
Ayrshire is a mecca for golfers of all abilities, with some of the finest courses in Scotland. There are over 40 quality courses here including the two Open Champion Courses at Turnberry and Royal Troon.
www.scottishgolfsouthwest.com
 Heads of Ayr Farm Park
Situated on the scenic coastal road south of Ayr has something for everybody, every day – whatever your age whatever the weather! Join in the fun of life on the farm, from exotic imports like llamas to farmyard favourites. Other attractions include aerial runway, adventure play barn, quad bikes and trailer rides. www.headsofayrpark.co.uk
L.A. Bowl (Ayr) Ltd Leisure Centre
Tenpin bowling offering with 16 computerised lanes, fun for all the family. www.activitypoint.co.uk
Prestwick Tennis Club
Any one for tennis? Then this is the place, with a new 4-court indoor centre, 8 outdoor courts, fitness gym, café/bar. Racket hire and coaching arranged. http://www.prestwicktennis.net/ |
