Pirate Pete's softplay children's centre is hosted in what was formerly Hangar 13 nightclub in Ayr…read more- needless to say it's changed since then. We used to take the kids here when I was a carer and they absolutely loved it. You had to practically drag them away from the climbing frames! The area itself is a maze of wonder for children of all ages. There's space for smaller kids but three floors worth for the older children who want to swing around like wee monkeys. It's well staffed and there are places stationed throughout where adults can sit and read a paper while still having one eye on the kids. Even though it's huge and offers the children a perceived amount of freedom it's well monitored so you feel safe to let them roam free for a while. There's a lot of the usual soft play facilities - punching bags, tunnels, slides and climbing walls, but all are adequately padded so your child is well protective from hurting his or herself. But should a wee accident arise, there are helpful staff on hand and easily accessible areas for adults to remove the kids to reality again. If they need cheering up, there's a big cafe area with lots of food and ice cream to offer. It comes in handy when they've been running about for hours and are gasping for a drink; but for big groups jugs full of diluting juice are supplied. It looks like a fun day out for the children and I was more than a little jealous since I loved places like this when I was wee, but at least there was tea and a paper available for us weary adults. It's in a great location so if your Duracell bunny is refusing to run out of gas you can take them to the beach and neighbouring play area afterwards.

A fantastic place to visit with younger children, its situated in the ideal location, beach park…read moreand has both outdoor and indoor facilties that keep the kids amused. The only downside with the outdoor rides, is that they are for very young children. Inside its great for the adults to relax, if they can ignore the noise, and superb for the children to play. ALL areas are segregated by age and supervised accordingly. The play area is on two floors, howver its easy to keep an eye on the children. The security is vey tight and no child could leave without their parent or guardian. It inexpensive and good value for money. Two hours of fun fun fun. As for the cafe...good food great prices.

Needed somewhere to drink late on Good Friday so headed in here as it looked like there was a queue…read moreoutside the other option. £5 to get in and barely a dozen folk about once you got past the front door. Cheesy tunes & generic club bar offerings. Peroni £3 or so for a bottle. We only stayed for the one drink so it may have filled up later (although that's a tall order as it's a surprisingly large space - you feel more could be done with it) but on this evidence you have to wonder how it turns a profit.

This seems to be a custom-made nightclub. There is a good sized dance floor, with a few big podiums…read morearound the edges for the show-offs. There a two big bars, but only the top one is open on the quieter nights. There are comfy seats all around and a few stools around a couple of big pillars. I was in on a Sunday night and the place was less than half full, but they are busier Fridays and Saturdays. I was told that Wednesday nights are very busy as well as it's all 80's and 90's music being played then. All drinks were £1.00 on a Sunday, so it's not something to moan about. The DJ is a pure professional. He never repeated any tracks and tried to play any request as soon as he could. The sound system had a good bass level and all the music sounded really good. A good club where everyone seemed to be happy and having a good time.

I've never so much as played an arcade machine or put a bet on the Grand National, but last year I…read morewent to Ladies Night at Ayr Races and I had so much fun! Hailed as "the most glamorous night of the year at Ayr" Ladies Night usually attracts around 8000 people all beautifully dressed and looking for a good night. Judges mingle throughout the crowd to pick the best dressed ladies, who will go through to another round with the chance to win a car and other fancy prizes. Unfortunately, I didn't win any prizes last year but it didn't stop me having a good night! I was also quids in on a horse called Igoyougo, I don't really have a clue how the odds work so I just picked the Jockey with the nicest coloured jumper. Horses creep me out a little bit, and I enjoy admiring their beauty from afar rather than getting up close and personal and it was so exciting to watch them race round the course. Just a short train or car ride from Glasgow, if you're looking for something different with a little bit of glam then I'd highly recommend Ladies Night at the races which is usually held around the second Saturday in August. I can't wait to go back this year!

Ayr Racecourse is placed in the centre of Ayr and is easily accessible. It was recently modernised…read moreand deveoped to bring it to the 21st century. It is also where the Scottish Gold Cup and Scottish National is held. As well as holding race meeting throughout the year it also hoast various events such as the recent firework display and the infamous Ayr Flower Show. With the modernisation of Western House it is proving to be a a popular destination for corporate meetings. In January they also hold a wedding fair which is an ideal location as Ayr racecourse is proving very popular destination to get married in and host the reception. Nearing the end of the year the racecourse hosts party nights for christmas in the Princess Anne Suit. These party nights are so popular that booking are taken from January onwards. I myself have attended one of these party nights and it was such a great atmosphere and i had so much fun that we have booked again for this year.

Beautiful parklands for walking complete with duck-filled pond and grand specimen trees, bridle…read morepath and playing fields. The house itself is well worth a gander and displays a number of artifacts of local and historical importance. The Gaudi collection of paintings depicting various scenes from Robert Burns epic Tam O'Shanter poem adorn many walls. They are juxtaposed nicely with the modern urban art which livens up the walls in the basement of Rozelle House. The adjoining MacLaurin Gallery houses an ever changing display of art and today's exhibition didn't disappoint. Well worth a visit as part of the Robert Burns Heritage trail, Rozelle Park is located on the edge of Alloway village a five minute easy stroll from Burns Cottage and a fifteen minute walk from Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. Great spot for dog walking. Recommended.