Family trip to Kilmarnock with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

The Scottish town of Kilmarnock, or Killy (as locals call it affectionately), is a good place for a family holiday. Leisure here is represented mainly by golf and walking in the park, while interesting entertainment centers will be of interest to travelers with children of any age. Nearby is the town of Troon, which has access to the Firth of Clyde - therefore, if desired, locals can always come to the beach and have a nice time as a family.

Kids of all ages will surely appreciate Jungle Madness Soft Play where their parents will be happy to sit in a cafe's relaxed atmosphere while watching their children. Small citizens are provided with such entertainments as climbing, karting, and slides. Children's birthdays are often organized here - this place is perfect to please the young heart. Nearby is Dean Castle Country Park where you can go afterward for sightseeing purposes (in particular, here you can see a beautiful castle and goats freely walking along the green landscapes). In the center of the park, you will find Dean Castle Riding Center where kids will be able to enjoy riding graceful ponies to its fullest.

The name of another interesting park is Howard Park. Clean fresh air, an abundance of vegetation, the presence of playgrounds for children and basketball fields makes the park one of the best for family fun. At the very beginning of the park, you can rent bicycles and ride them with the whole family. The park is situated in a convenient area with many shops and cafes, as well as West Netherton Bowling Club located nearby. Also, the park hosts interesting events, visiting which brings a lot of positive impressions. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Go a little further to discover The Galleon Leisure Centre. Here, children can get plenty of swimming in the pool, try out slides, go ice skating and just have fun. Adults at this moment can devote time to another noble leisure - relaxing in the sauna. Kids whose age category is between 3 and 8 years old should be taken to Artastic Centre where they have the opportunity to do a lot of creative work. Adults at this time will be able to relax over a cup of coffee or tea while watching their children. It is also a great place to organize children's birthday parties.

Doodle Craft is another great place for kids where they can develop their creativity: construct something with their hands and keep the result of activity for memory. A fantastic place for children who want to watch great shows with the participation of graceful horses is Morris Equestrian Center. And since the vast majority do, be sure to let them enjoy the spectacle. You can also learn to cook like a true Scottish - for this, many attend The Cook School Scotland as families. As for entertainment, it's worth highlighting paintball, which you can play in Scottish Paintball Centre.

When it comes to museums, an interesting one is the Scottish Maritime Museum where kids will be thrilled with models of ships and information boards opening the page of the marine history of Scotland. There is even a playground for the smallest ones on site since the museum's main idea is to give every visitor something he/she wants - however, organizers are quite good at this. If there is a desire to take a nice walk, head to Kay Park. A lake located here in the park is inhabited by swans, which, in turn, can be fed. And one more place that should be visited as one big family is Annanhill Golf Course where young citizens are introduced to the noble game of billionaires.

And if you want your kids to have a wonderful aftertaste after visiting Kilmarnock, it is recommended to bring them to one of the places where the best desserts in town are served. These include Varani's Forum Cafe (here kids are delighted with some delicious ice cream), The Toffee Coo Tearoom (this cafe is frequented by cake lovers), as well as Central Park Coffee Shop (go here for tasty pastries). It's also worth noting Mamita's Coffee House with its unsurpassed fruit desserts and Costa Coffee with the finest chocolate cakes and pies.