Ayrshire is well placed to offer our guests a wonderful selection of things to do.

There are many visitor attractions, castles and historic trails abound with many famous sites of interest to explore plus plenty of family attractions and outdoor sports facilities.

A visit to Ayrshire would not be complete without a visit our very splendid Culzean Castle, nearby Dundonald Castle and other country parks, not forgetting Kelburn Castle and Dean Castle.

For families we have an excellent outdoor playpark at the Low Green and indoor playcentre, Pirate Petes, a short car drive from Queens Terrace and there is Heads of Ayr Farm Park, in Largs there is Vikingar, and at Galston we have Loudoun Castle Theme Park. Our local leisure centre The Citadel is a 5 minute walk.

The Queens Guest House is great for people who enjoy outdoor activities. 

Walking

We have many beautiful walks nearby including the Carrick Hills, Auchincruive Estate and the newly opened Ayr River Walk which is a waymarked 66 km route from source, at Glenbuck near Muirkirk, to sea (at Ayr) which takes in some of Ayrshire's most stunning scenery.

Cycling

The Queens Guest House is cyclist and biker friendly, with private parking to the rear for motorcycles and cycles.  Cycles are available to hire locally, just ask us and we'll organise for you.

Golf

With Ayr being situated centrally for easy access to over 40 golf courses including the championship courses of Royal Troon and Turnberry, we welcome golfers at all times of the year. 2009 brings the Open Golf championships back to Turnberry, please see our Turnberry Open page for booking information.

Bowling

Ayr Bowling Club is only 500 metres from Queens Guest House and we are a 10 minutes drive from Ayr Northfield (venue for many regional and international championships)

 Horse Riding

 Ayr Equitation Centre is a family run, purpose built facility, set in its own 75 acres of fine fertile land. 

The purpose built facility boasts stunning views acress the 'Heads of Ayr' and the 'Firth of Clyde whilst being surrounded by spectacular countryside.  

The Ayrshire Equitation Centre offers a high standard of riding and horsemanship and prides itself on the many commendations it has received, British Horse Society, Trekking & Riding Scotland, Association of British Riding Schools Approved and also 4 star Commended by the Scottish Tourist Board.