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Ayr · Farm Park
Heads of Ayr Farm Park with kids
Treat Heads of Ayr Farm Park as the main plan, not a quick animal stop. In the main season, admission covers more than 80 species, Little Critters Animal Barn, the Play 'n' Wild indoor adventure barn and a long list of outdoor play areas. That gives you useful shelter when the forecast turns, but it is still an outdoor-led day and several rides cost extra; winter tickets cover the indoor areas only.
- Best fit
- Toddlers, preschoolers and primary-age children
- Cost
- Paid entry · free parking · several rides cost extra
- Weather
- Mostly outdoors · indoor play and animal barns
- Allow
- Half a day to a full day
Our family take
The ticket covers animals and active play, so children can switch activities when one interest wears off. The park is large and the paid rides are extra, so choose the activities that matter most before you go.
The practical details
Plan your visit
- Opening and winter
- Main season: 21 March-1 November, 10am-5pm, with last admission at 4pm. Winter tickets cover indoor play and indoor animal areas only; check the live date-specific page.
- Tickets
- Main-season adult and child (2+) tickets are £16.50 online or £17.50 at the gate. One-year-olds are £6.50 online and under-12-months enter free; winter and event prices differ.
- Booking
- Tickets can be bought at the gate or online. Busy dates may sell out, so book online when the visit is important and check the live ticket page before travelling.
- Visit shape
- Plan on most of a day for animals, indoor play and outdoor zones. A half-day works if you choose a smaller mix and skip some extras.
- Parking and access
- Parking is free. The main car park has tarmacked paths, gravel bays and nine Blue Badge spaces near admissions; peak-time overflow can be grass or gravel.
- Food and picnics
- Stonehouse Kitchen and Stables Coffee Bar serve food; Grazer’s Grill opens seasonally. Packed lunches must be eaten in designated picnic areas, not indoors. BBQs are not permitted.
- Toilets and baby changing
- Three toilet blocks have baby-changing and disabled facilities: beside Stonehouse, in the Play Barn and inside Little Critters Animal Barn.
- Paid extras
- The train, Outlander 4x4s, child and adult quads, bumper boats, some games and animal feed cost extra. The Quad and Barrel ride is included.
- Carer entry
- Free carer entry has eligibility and document conditions. Check with the park before booking, especially if the person you support has discounted entry; the website’s document and ID instructions differ.
- Dogs
- Only guide and assistance dogs are permitted. Bring the relevant paperwork or letter required by the park.
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Make it work for your family
Animals, play and ages
What children actually do
Children can move between animal areas, indoor play and outdoor zones, so the day does not depend on one interest holding all afternoon. The main-season ticket includes the outdoor animal zone, Little Critters Animal Barn, the Aztec Reptile Zone, Play 'n' Wild and themed play areas such as Buccaneer Bay, Frontier Fort, Diggerland and the Farmer's Yard.
For younger children or a wet spell, Play 'n' Wild is the easiest place to regroup. It has all-ages soft play, drop slides, Fowl Play, a role-play village and baby and toddler sensory play. Outside, there are jumping pillows, sandpits, slides, trampolines and a zip line, with a separate toddler offer alongside bigger 5+ activities. Bring socks for indoor play and cover bare legs for the drop slides.
Best ages and family fit
Toddlers and preschoolers are the strongest overall fit because there is a lot to repeat without needing a long attention span: animal areas, toddler play, sensory soft play, sand and simple outdoor equipment. Primary-age children can add the larger play areas, drop slides and more adventurous activities.
Older children can use the larger play areas and pay extra for some rides. Child quads are for ages 7–11; adult quads require riders to be 12 or over and at least 5ft tall. Under-7s need an adult with them on the Outlander 4x4s and bumper boats. Choose a different plan if your family wants a quiet animal visit or a short, gentle outing.
Full day, half day or quick stop?
The animal areas, indoor barn, outdoor play and food breaks can fill most of a day, especially when children want repeat turns. A half-day works if you choose a smaller mix; it is not a good stop between other plans.
Weather and winter
It can work on a showery day, but it is not an indoor attraction. Play 'n' Wild, Little Critters, the restaurant and Stables Coffee Bar give you somewhere to warm up, and the outdoor animals remain accessible in rain. Heavy rain can close the jumping pillows and adult quads, while grass and sand can turn into muddy puddles even though the park has concrete paths.
Winter is a different visit. From January to mid-March, tickets cover the indoor play and indoor animal areas rather than the full outdoor park. Check the date-specific ticket and event information before travelling.
Bring waterproofs, puddle suits and spare clothes for muddy play. Wet weather does not normally qualify for a refund; contact the park about changing your date, which depends on availability.
Parking, prams and public transport
Gravel parking bays and grass overflow areas can make the first part of the visit awkward with a buggy or wheelchair. Some play areas also involve sand, slopes or steps. Check the park’s access guide against the areas your family wants to use, rather than assuming every activity is reachable.
Ayr is the nearest railway station. Check current 361 and 97 bus timetables before travelling; the park’s suggested approaches involve crossing or walking beside the A719. Contact the park if the road approach or a particular wheelchair route will decide your visit.
- Prams and wheelchairs
- Indoor entrances have level or ramped access, but routes and play areas vary. Wheelchair loans are limited and first-come, with a £10 deposit. Check the access guide or contact the park about your family’s needs.
Food, toilets and baby changing
Stables Coffee Bar is inside the play barn, so it is a useful food break while children use the indoor play areas. Stonehouse Kitchen also serves food, while Grazer’s Grill opens seasonally. If you bring lunch, use the designated picnic areas, including sheltered ones; packed lunches cannot be eaten indoors. BBQs are not permitted.
Toilets with baby changing and accessible facilities are beside Stonehouse, in the Play Barn and at Little Critters Animal Barn. Wash hands with soap and water after touching animals and before eating.
Booking and paid extras
If you want a particular date, buy day tickets online before travelling. Gate entry depends on capacity, and a booking page that cannot fit your whole party may mean the date is sold out. There are no fixed main-season arrival slots; the desk is busiest from 10:30am to midday. You can show your ticket confirmation on your phone.
Admission covers the main animal and play areas, including the Quad and Barrel ride. The train, Outlander 4x4s, child and adult quads, bumper boats, some games, electric rides and animal feed cost extra. Agree a spending limit before children spot the paid rides.
If you have a season pass, gift voucher or corporate ticket, call 01292 441210 the day before or on the morning of your visit to arrange entry. These visitors have separate admission arrangements from day-ticket buyers.
Other Ayrshire days out
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum is the nearby, shorter Alloway alternative when you want gardens, a small amount of play and a history-led visit rather than another large activity park. Culzean Castle and Country Park is the bigger coast-and-park option on the same wider A719 route, better for scenery, castle rooms and outdoor space than for a second play-heavy day.
Choose one main attraction for the day. Robert Burns Birthplace Museum can be a lighter alternative; Culzean is best given its own day.
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