Irvine sits on the North Ayrshire coast with one of the longest beach parks in the region. The beach itself is wide and family-friendly, with parkland set back from the dunes and consistently good water quality — beginner surf on small days, easy walking and swimming on calm ones.
The picks below cover what we have in Irvine. The wider North Ayrshire coast stretches up toward Saltcoats and Ardrossan if you're looking for stronger surf or kite spots.
Irvine, North Ayrshire
Long beach with parkland, beginner surf on small days, and family-friendly facilities.
Irvine, North Ayrshire
Town-centre leisure hub on Irvine High Street operated by KA Leisure, with a six-lane 25 m pool, teaching pool, six-court sports hall, gym, class studios and cafe. Fully accessible throughout and home to North Ayrshire Amateur Swimming Club.
Irvine, North Ayrshire
Community club at Thornhouse Avenue with three courts resurfaced in astroturf in 2024, plus two smaller pickleball-sized courts that are free to play (GBP 1 for floodlights). Court booking is online via ClubSpark, with gate access codes supplied on booking.