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Childcare
Pine Trees
1 Ayr Rd, Prestwick KA9 1SX, UK – 01292 475372
I haven't used this nursery but my nephew used to attend. The nursery is lovely and has a couple of gardens at the back for the children to use. Education is extremely important here as is fun. There's usually a waiting list and in comparison to some other local nurseries it is quite expensive. I have yet to hear anything bad said about this place and my nephew loved going there.
Pirate Pete's Family Entertainment Centre
Pavilion Rd, Ayr KA7 1EQ, UK – 01292 265300
A fun place for the kids to play. The staff are pretty friendly, as well. The only negative is the time restraints. We paid for all of the kids to play, but we were told they could only play for two hours. Our plan was to let them finish playing and then order something for lunch. But we were told that we would not be able to stay past the two hour mark, even if we ordered lunch. We have a family of 7, so they easily missed out on £40-50. All the same, it was still a good experience.
Visited on Monday with the grandchildren while holidaying in the area. Found the place first class, value for money, lovely staff, fantastic amenities and good quality refreshments. Will be visiting again before we go home. Very highly recommend .
Direct Gov, UK-wide site. Search for all types of childcare in your area: primary and secondary schools, childcare, nurseries, Sure Start Children's Centres and out of school care.
Kids Club Network was born out of parents' frustration in searching for clubs and activities for their kids to attend. Really worth a click!
Out of School childcare is now part of the Supernanny site. It has super practical advice for parents!
Nursery Schools
Local Area Pre-school and playgroups with contact details and location maps
Independent Schools Information Service - find local independent preprep, prep and senior schools
Directory listing of LEAs throughout the UK. Includes location and contact details only.
Local Authority Primary and Secondary schools with contact details and location maps
Local leisure centres, sports centres and swimming pools with contact and location details
Paint balling centres nearest to you with contact and location details.
Riding Schools & Equestrian Centres
Local swimming pools for leisure or lessons with contact and location details
Gaiety Theatre
Carrick St, Ayr KA7 1NU, UK – 01292 288235
Always entertaining shows. Absolutely beautiful inside. I have visited the Gaiety for many years, usually at Christmas for pantomimes, although I visited the other night and thoroughly enjoyed the show I saw. The staff are helpful and friendly, always willing to help you. The location of the theater is perfect, right next to Ayr high street. Highly recommended.
Verdi's Falstaff here was a rare treat. Superb singing and a breathtaking piano accompaniment that made you forget there was no orchestra. A great evening of theatre.
What's On Ayrshire
21 Wellington Square, Ayr KA7 1EZ, UK
A fab magazine and website which gives a list of events, clubs and venues in Ayrshire! Great when looking for things to do with family or friends as it has all information in one place.
Dobbies
Holmston Roundabout, Ayr KA6 5JJ, UK – 01292 294750
I love a trip here during the Christmas build up due to their amazing selection of decorations. Makes me feel like a child again! They also sell candles at great prices which is a nice surprise. Massive selection on garden tools, decorations etc. Only downside is the price of the cafe. It is nice, don't get me wrong. but it seems a bit steep.
Love this place but it is pretty pricey. If I was super rich I would spend a lot of money here! It is much more than just a garden centre - it also has a wide range of gifts such as toys, books, candles, clothes and more, as well as a large cafe. It does have a little playground but it could do with expanding on this to keep the kids entertained. If you're doing up your garden then this is the place to go.
Local Schools of drama, theatrical studies and performing arts with location and contact details
All kinds of galleries near you e.g. art, photographic, sculpture, pottery.
Your nearest lending libraries with contact and location details
Find local toy libraries. These are rather few and far between so there may not be one within 25 miles of your postcode.
Local amusement parks and arcades with location and contact details
Your closest wildlife parks and farms with location and contact details
Click to see zoos and zoological gardens nearest to you with contact and location details
Pro-Soccer Ayr
Voluntary Park, Glenmuir Pl, Ayr KA8 9RR, UK – 01292 280606
Very expensive to rent a pitch £49 a 5 aside for one hour and when you get on the pitch you normally have to ask kids to leave and clean out the park from empty bottles. You can get a discount if you have a registered football team so that's not bad.
Visited here for a birthday party. Drinks were cheap as chips. Staff were helpful.
Local party novelty shops and suppliers with contact and location details