Annanhill, Kilmarnock

#17 among attractions in Kilmarnock

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Annanhill is an area of the town of Kilmarnock, in East Ayrshire. It is the home of Annanhill Primary, Grange Academy and Park School. ()

Coordinates: 55°36'25"N, 4°30'54"W

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Annanhill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dean Castle, Dick Institute, Palace Theatre, Burns Monument Centre.

1.6 miNE
Wooded park around 14th century castle
Dean Castle, Kilmarnock
43 min walk • Dean Castle is situated in the Dean Castle Country Park in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It was the stronghold for the Boyd Family, who were lords of Kilmarnock for over 400 years.
1 miE
Specialty museum, Library, Museum
Dick Institute, Kilmarnock
26 min walk • The Dick Institute is a museum and library in Kilmarnock, Scotland. It is an important cultural venue in the south-west of Scotland, featuring the largest museum and art gallery space in Ayrshire as well as the central library for East Ayrshire.
0.8 miE
Concerts and shows, Town, Theater
Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock
21 min walk • The Palace Theatre in Kilmarnock was originally opened as a corn exchange in 1863 and converted to a theatre in 1903. The red-sandstone Italianate tower, by James Ingram, dominates the cross at London Road and Green Street.
1.1 miNE
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Burns Monument Centre, Kilmarnock
28 min walk • The Burns Monument in Kay Park, Kilmarnock, Scotland, commemorates the poet Robert Burns. It is located at an elevated position within Kay Park, to the east of Kilmarnock Town Centre. The monument was opened in 1879, and is a category B listed building. In 2004 a fire destroyed part of the monument.
0.7 miE
Church
Laigh Kirk, Kilmarnock
19 min walk • The Laigh Kirk is a church in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland.
1.1 miNE
Park
Kay Park, Kilmarnock
29 min walk • Kay Park is a 30 acres park in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland. The money for its purchase was bequeathed to the town of Kilmarnock by former native insurance broker Alexander Kay who died in Glasgow in January 1866.
0.6 miSE
Park
Howard Park, Kilmarnock
15 min walk • Howard Park is a public park in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It was previously known as Barbadoes Green. The roots of Kilmarnock Football Club may be traced back to the park.
1 miE
Memorial
Kilmarnock War Memorial, Kilmarnock
25 min walk • The Kilmarnock War Memorial is a war memorial located in Kilmarnock Scotland. Built in 1927, it pays tribute to all those who fought in the First World War, Second World War, Korean War & the Northern Ireland Conflict.
0.9 miNE
Bridge
Kilmarnock railway viaduct, Kilmarnock
23 min walk • Kilmarnock railway viaduct, known locally as The Viaduct, is a railway viaduct crossing the town centre of Kilmarnock, and was constructed between 1843–1850. The bridge begins at Kilmarnock railway station and leads to destinations in England.
1 miSW
Forts and castles
Caprington Castle
27 min walk • Caprington Castle is a 15th century keep, incorporated in a castellated mansion, about 2 miles south west of Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland, south of the River Irvine. The castle is still occupied.
0.7 miE
55°36'17"N • 4°29'52"W
Galleon Leisure Centre, Kilmarnock
18 min walk • Outdoor activities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Annanhill?

Nearby attractions include Howard Park, Kilmarnock (15 min walk), Galleon Leisure Centre, Kilmarnock (18 min walk), Laigh Kirk, Kilmarnock (19 min walk), Kings Theatre, Kilmarnock (19 min walk).

How to get to Annanhill by public transport?

The nearest stations to Annanhill:

Train

Kilmarnock (19 min walk)

Bus

Kilmarnock Bus Station (21 min walk)