Eglinton Country Park

Coming to the park soon!

Toddler Storytelling and Craft
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Gnome Says Go Home
Wednesday 2 September
10am - 11am
Eglinton Country Park - Room @ the Courtyard

Join author Ruairidh Forde for a heart-warming and humorous tale of acceptance and friendship. Gnome likes to be alone. All he wants is peace and quiet, but one day he is interrupted by some noisy insects who want to stay in his garden. Gnome shoos them out and tells them all to 'Go Home!' But will Gnome realise that life is better with friends?

Gnome Says "Go Home!" is the first picture book written by Ruairidh Forde, co-creator of the popular children's theatre company The McDougalls.

This interactive and engaging storytelling session is sure to entertain and delight young readers and their grown-ups too!

Suitable for babies – age 5. One ticket per child (accompanied by an adult).

Ticket includes storytelling and a craft activity.

https://thehac.co.uk/events

Important Update!
The hoist in the radar key accessible toilet, located within the courtyard, is temporarily out of commission, awaiting parts.
The toilet is open for use as normal.
Further updates on the hoist will be provided here.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Bookbug On Tour
📆Monday, 17 August, 11am - 12 noon
📍Eglinton Country Park, near the small play park
Last stop on Bookbug's summer tour!
Join in the free session, suitable for babies, toddlers and pre-school children and their families.

Family Film Club
📆Monday 17 August, 10am
📍Room @ the Courtyard

Sit back, relax and entertain the kids with films suitable for children and their families in a relaxed environment.
Spaces are free but must be booked as numbers are restricted for comfort and viewing.

Book your tickets 👇
https://thehac.co.uk/events

IT'S NEARLY HERE! 👇We're getting excited for our 'Park in Motion' event this Friday 14th August, 10.30am till 2.30pm - weather promises to be good and we've got lots to offer!

Click through the images below to find out details of what we have on and how to take part.

On the day you'll find us over at Eglinton Country Park in the Campsite Field - next to the main playpark.

Bring the family, bring your bikes, book a taster session or drop-in, take part and maybe even take a bike home!

Welcoming everyone; carers, community groups, volunteers, families, particularly disability groups! We have lots to offer so come give us a try!

🎨 Free Family Workshop
📍 Room @ The Courtyard
📆Wednesday, 12 August
⏰ Drop in between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm
Help bring Shug's Wood to life at our fun, family-friendly workshop. Come along and be part of the project!
Find out more below 👇

Road Safety Roadshows offer a fantastic FREE family day out and they've been taking place across Ayrshire this summer 🌞🚗

Lucky for us, next stop is Eglinton Country Park - so why not come along to this FREE and fun event for all the family? 👇

Filled with lots of games for children (and adults) to get involved in, enjoy Allan’s Magic Roadshow and have the chance to meet emergency services who will be in attendance too! 🚓🚒

The roadshow will offer a fun interactive way for families to learn more about staying safe on and around our roads.

Visitors can take part in road safety games, meet emergency service teams, explore safety activities and enjoy Allans Magic® Road Safety Show.

All events are free to attend and are suitable for families and young children

SAVE THE DATE! 👇We're gearing up to an exciting event this time next week over at Eglinton Country Park Campsite Field - next to the main playpark.

Back for another spin, our upcoming Park In Motion event on Friday 14 August is a drop-in event between 10.30-2.30pm with a focus on inclusive outdoor activity, accessible wheelers, bike taster sessions, travel route advice and more...

Welcoming everyone and particularly disability groups, the action-packed day will include:

➡️ All ability bike taster sessions ♿
➡️ Pilot Vanraam side by side bikes with tours of the park 📍
➡️ Tandem cycling for the sight impaired 👨‍🦯
➡️ Dr Bike maintenance checks and security marking ⚙️
➡️ Recycled bike giveaways 🚲
➡️ BMX demonstrations and guided learning 🚲
➡️ Guided woodland walk and Nordic walking tasters 🌳

Join us early (as tasters require pre-booking)!

This is your chance to meet the Eglinton Country Park team and our partners including The Trinity Active Travel Hub, North Ayrshire Ranger Service and more to find out the amazing ways you can access our park in new and exciting ways!

Carers, community groups, volunteers, family members, all ages welcome!

🎨 Free Family Workshop
📍 Room @ The Courtyard
⏰ Drop in between 1.30pm and 3.30pm
📅 Wednesday 5 August & Wednesday 12 August
Help bring Shug's Wood to life at our fun, family-friendly workshops.
Come along, get creative, and be part of the project!
Find out more below 👇

Today we share our disappointment of continued illegal, off-road vehicles being used at Eglinton Country Park 👇

While we are encouraged by the hundreds of visitors who respectfully enjoy our local country park while leaving no trace, we are extremely disappointed to learn that off road vehicles have been sighted in and around the park.

This behaviour is disrespectful, dangerous and illegal 😠

It shows a blatant disregard for public safety and for the vibrancy of our green spaces and the delicate ecosystem of our local country park.

In Scotland, the law is clear - the only places where off-road vehicles can lawfully be ridden is on private land with the direct permission of the landowner or at an organised, supervised off-road centre❗

Quad bikes and e-scooters should not be used in public parks, common land or on beaches as this is illegal and causes noise pollution and damage to public spaces. They also cannot be used on public roads, paths or cycle lanes.

Information regarding illegal vehicle use can be passed to Police Scotland officers through 101 or 999 in an emergency.