Eglinton Country Park

02/06/2026

Winslow School of Art and Wellbeing are bringing their Summer Art Club to the park!
Spaces are limited, see the booking information below.👇

01/06/2026

📣 The North Ayrshire Corporate Parenting team have launched their summer schedule of exciting events for care experienced young people and we are delighted to partner with them on several events at our local country park!

Taking place from July onwards, save the dates and see the booking links in the post below! 👇

FREE activities and fun days include sports, arts, crafts, movies, inflatables, nature walks, snacks, refreshments and more! Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult. Spaces are limited!

These events are just one of many ways that our Corporate Parenting team are providing scaffolding and support to young people when and where they need it across North Ayrshire 🫶

📣 It's OFFICIAL! The launch of our Summer Events schedule for care experienced young people has gone live today!

Save the dates below and click the links if you want to register - however try not to delay as spaces are limited.

From arts, crafts, movies, being out in nature, to colour runs, inflatables, a sports day, family fun and more, there's lots happening this July and August and carers, support workers and your friends are invited along too! 😎🎨🤸🐝🎉

So what's on?

➡️ Arts in the Park at Eglinton Country Park, Kilwinning
Wednesday 1 July from 12pm - 3pm
Book here: https://forms.office.com/e/HT16Yf3038

➡️ Toddler Walk at Eglinton Country Park, Kilwinning
Thursday 9 July from 10am - 2pm
Book here: https://forms.office.com/e/YLbDWHVHZF

➡️ Outdoor Movie at Eglinton Country Park, Kilwinning
Wednesday 22 July from 12pm - 3pm
(The Magic Faraway Tree PG)
Book here: https://forms.office.com/e/jHc5KuYH25

➡️ Wellbeing Retreat at Kelburn Country Park, Fairlie
Wednesday 29 July from 12pm - 4pm
Book here: https://forms.office.com/e/gf22iDDZuz

➡️ Habitat Explorers at Eglinton Country Park, Kilwinning
Wednesday 5 August from 12pm - 3pm
Book here: https://forms.office.com/e/exHNyr0QUY

➡️ Sports Day in Dalry - funded by Summer of Sport 2026 Sportscotland - with colour dash and inflatables!!!
Wednesday 12 August at Dalry Sports Club 12pm-3pm
Book here: https://forms.office.com/e/hfiyjnBrfb

Please note: under 12s must be accompanied by an adult at all events! All events are FREE and snacks and refreshments will be included - stay tuned for more updates this summer 👀

25/05/2026

📣 North Ayrshire Youth Work part of the Council's Community Learning and Development service are teaming up with Eglinton Country Park and North Ayrshire Ranger Service on the much-anticipated return of their summer youth work programme.

The Outdoors for Wellbeing programme returns this July to our local country park for its third year running but spaces are limited!

Find out everything you need to know below and don't miss out on this FREE week-long programme for primary and secondary aged young people 🏕️🌞👇

Primary 4 - 7 Outdoors note of interest sign up is now FULL/CLOSED‼️

1st -3rd Year Camp Spaces still available

📣 Following the last two years very successful Outdoors For Wellbeing programmes, we will be running not one but TWO free Outdoors Camps again at Eglinton Country Park for summer 2026 - but places will be limited!

This year, our Take Time youth workers are going to do a camp style youth work programme Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm giving young people five full days of all things Outdoors for Wellbeing.

So register your interest now for:

🍃 ➡️ Outdoors for Wellbeing for P4s to p7s: FULL/CLOSED ‼️

🧘➡️ Outdoors for Wellbeing for S1s to S3s: https://tinyurl.com/OutdoorsS1S3 (27-31 July)

➡️ The programme will start on Monday 20 July until Monday 24 July (for primary aged young people) with the secondary aged course (for S1s to S3s) running the week after from Monday 27 July to Friday 31 July.

Using the power of outdoor skills, learning and resilience to connect young people, Outdoors for Wellbeing will allow them to express themselves whilst addressing issues surrounding Mental Health and Wellbeing ✨

Young people can get to know our youth workers and North Ayrshire Ranger Service who will lead a number of nature and conservation sessions 💚🏕️🌿🌲🌳

Learning confidence building and outdoor survival along the way, the course will provide a great outlet for exploring and expression with arts, crafts and challenges being experienced throughout the sessions too...

Why not register your interest now to try something new, learn outdoor skills and increase social circles and peer support? 🙌

Snacks and juice will be provided. Bring your own packed lunch. No energy drinks allowed.

Drama for Wellbeing will be announced this time next week! Stay tuned!!! 🎭

*Please note: Registration is an expression of interest at this stage. Our Youth Work team will be in contact before the schools finish up to confirm final places.

19/05/2026

Tartan Touch on Tour is arriving at Eglinton Country Park soon! 👇

🔥 TARTAN TOUCH IS HITTING THE ROAD 🔥

NEXT STOP: Eglinton Park with Irvine rugby club 🏉

📅 Wednesday 20th May
⏰ 6:30PM – 7:30PM
📍 Eglinton Park

Big energy ⚡
Good vibes 😎
Big games 🏉

Whether you’re a baller, beginner or just in it for the laughs ,this is YOUR sign to get involved 👊

Tag your squad, lace the boots and come be part of the Tartan Touch tour 🔥

ALL WELCOME 💙

Irvine Community Sports Club
Irvine Rugby Football Club Juniors
Irvine Ladies Rugby
Eglinton Country Park

05/05/2026

*Edit: Due to unforeseen circumstances, our May 22nd 'Park in Motion' event is CANCELLED...

📍However don't despair, there's two other events on the horizon planned later this summer, so save the dates below (Friday 14 August and Friday 16 October) and we will share more details soon!

'Park in Motion' events will be here soon! They will take place at the main events field between 10.30am and 2.30pm. Come join us for a celebration of inclusive outdoor activity and adventure! 👇

Held across two sessions throughout this year, these events will showcase fun, accessible ways to get moving whilst enjoying the outdoors 🚲🚶‍♂️‍➡️🦽

With partners Active Travel, RC Castle Semple, KA Leisure, NAC Youth Workers, NAC Equal Support, Cycling without Age, Duke of Edinburgh, and ourselves North Ayrshire Ranger Service 🌳

➡️ From led mountain bike rides and ability bike taster sessions to Nordic walking, family orienteering, and even rickshaw rides – there’s something for everyone.

➡️ Enjoy free Dr Bike maintenance checks, security marking, recycled bike giveaways, creative bike-themed crafts, and health support and advice from the KA Activator Team.

➡️ Open to all and especially welcoming to disability groups, this is your chance to discover new activities, build confidence, and experience the joy of active travel in a safe and supportive environment.

So come join us in community spirit for some outdoor, healthy fun and meet all our lovely partners ready and willing to help you have a go!

01/05/2026

As another long weekend arrives, North Ayrshire Ranger Service and Eglinton Park staff are reminding visitors to please remember the Scottish Outdoor Access Code 🌳

➡️ This weekend we have a bouncy castle event on (see comments for details) and the park will be busy with some of the car parks full.

Please drive slowly, observing the speed limit on the way in and out of the park and follow the directions from wardens who will direct you to the correct car park.

Do not park along the main drive or any roads as this can obstruct any emergency vehicles that might need access.

➡️ If using barbecues, please have them raised, preferrably on our designated barbecue areas - don't light them on the ground or on picnic benches as this can cause damage, or even start wildfires. Bring a good supply of water to extinguish the barbecue. Always make sure it is extinguished and fully cooled before responsibly disposing of charcoal or single-use barbecues.
OR consider taking a picnic instead...

➡️ Please don't light "campfires" as when the ground is dry, fires can quickly become out of control.

➡️ If bins become full, please take your rubbish home and dispose responsibly, leaving no trace!

➡️ Finally, please remember that our children's play areas are dog-free zones (with the exception of guide and assistance dogs)

More info on the can be found on the website: https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/

Have a great long weekend everyone 🌞🐝🌸🪴🐌

01/05/2026

If you are visiting the park over the bank holiday weekend, be aware there is an extreme wildfire warning for the whole of Scotland.
Please bear this in mind especially if you are planning a barbecue. To keep everyone and the park safe use one of our barbecue units which keeps the barbecue well off the ground and dispose of your barbeque responsibly.
Further guidance on how to prevent wildfires is available via:
👉 https://www.firescotland.gov.uk/outdoors/wildfires/

Extreme wildfire warning for the whole of Scotland 🔥

There is an extreme risk of wildfire across the whole of Scotland from today until Saturday, 2 May.

We know many people across Scotland will be wanting to enjoy the good weather across the bank holiday weekend. We ask that everyone does so responsibly.

Wildfires have the potential to destroy property, landscapes and wildlife. All it takes is one spark to spread, causing a large amount of damage.

Remember, there’s no such thing as a 'harmless' fire.

Share this wildfire warning to help spread the word.

30/04/2026

We can't end without giving a well-deserved shout-out to our Junior Rangers! 🌱🍄🦋🐜🍃

Developing outdoors with the support of Ranger Graeme from North Ayrshire Ranger Service alongside Helen and Liz, the Junior Rangers are a group of young people who are passionate about:

🌳 making new friends
🌳 exploring nature and our local country park
🌳 learning practical conservation skills
🌳 tackling climate change
🌳 building confidence outdoors
🌳 harnessing the power of team work
🌳 supporting citizen science initiatives like wildlife surveying
🌳 gaining accredited volunteering and outdoor learning awards

Ranger Graeme shares: "Our Junior Rangers have been running for 11 years this year, and from the beginning we've had one stalwart Volunteer in particular helping lead the group, our amazing Liz!

"Throughout those years we've worked with North Ayrshire community groups such as the Largs Neolithic Tombsters and Friends of Stevenston Beach, and conservation organisations like SWT’s Nectar Network on some amazing conservation projects...

"Some of our past Juniors even met Chris Packham, in 2018! The North Ayrshire Junior Ranger group was set up in 2015 by my colleague Helen, and when she retired in 2024, I took on the mantle- it was big boots to fill, but we’re still here, and Helen does drop in to volunteer from time to time.

"We’ve also got a new volunteer to help out - a Junior Ranger alumnus! Things are going amazingly for the North Ayrshire Junior Ranger branch- working with lots of wonderful people." 🫶🐛🐝🌿

If you want to find out about volunteering and learning opportunities in Eglinton Country Park, drop us an email and a member of the team will be in touch: [email protected]

30/04/2026

This is the last day of 🎉 and we wanted to give a huge shout-out to some of our many brilliant volunteers at Eglinton Community Gardens 🌞🐝🌸🪴🐌

A fantastic example of people of all ages coming together to grow not only the gardens but their communities too. The Breaking Ground group is one such group that provides a lifeline for our efforts at the community garden, with volunteers ranging from aged 20 to nearly 80! In fact, the youngest and the oldest in the group are often found working together.

Ranger Linda from North Ayrshire Ranger Service shares: "Intergenerational Week is about bringing people together, and in the garden we see exactly that - young children, parents, carers and older volunteers working together and learning from each other; sharing skills, stories, and laughter while planting potatoes and preparing our gardens for the summer season ahead.

"From understanding soil to discovering worms, we are reminded by our youngest volunteers that learning and growing can happen at age.

"The community gardens also has the Armed Forces Ground Force group, where the oldest member is 98 this year and our youngest is not yet at school!

"We are very grateful to our fab family of volunteers, some of which recently joined us at the community gardens to help out at our recent Potato Planting Party. One volunteer actually led to the second part of the session, showing the family how to plant up sunflowers and talk about what they need to grow. The family have now headed home to do their own sunflower growing competition." 🌻

Stay tuned to our newsfeed for more outdoor learning opportunities at your local country park and community gardens.

If you want to find out about volunteering and learning opportunities in Eglinton Country Park, drop us an email and a member of the team will be in touch: [email protected]

27/04/2026

Bounce In The Park is coming soon, tickets are available Saturday 2nd May - Monday 4th May, don't miss out!
Book your tickets below. 👇

EGLINTON… WE’RE BACK! 😎

Bounce in the Park returns to:

📍 EGLINTON COUNTRY PARK - IRVINE
📅 Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3rd & Monday 4th May
⏳ 3 DAYS ONLY!

We’re bringing another HUGE weekend of bouncing, sliding & non-stop fun 🤩

What’s in store:
⚡️ Giant inflatable obstacle courses
💫 Massive slides
🤩 Inflatable Play Areas
⚽️ Penalty shootout & games
🎉 Plus even more surprises!

👧👦 Ages 3–14

🎟️ Pay once and bounce ALL SESSION!

🍔 Food, drinks & ice cream 🍦 available on site

👉 Secure your tickets now:
www.bounceinthepark.co.uk

⏰ Session times
12-2pm
2:30-4:30pm
5-7pm

🧩 ASN SESSIONS ARE BACK!!
Must be prebooked and will be running Sunday 3rd 5-7pm - THIS WILL SELL OUT WELL IN ADVANCE ✅

(Monday 4th we will run session 1 & 2 only!)

⚠️ Eglinton normally sells out — don’t leave it late
No guarantee of walk-ins on the day, please book in advance!

Tag your pals, get the group chat going & we’ll see you there!