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Normal Opening Times From Easter to the end of October
Tues to Sat 10.00am - 5.00pm, Sun 11.00am - 5.00pm.

Winter- Tuesday to Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm,
Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm, Sunday 11.00am - 5.00pm.

Closed Mondays Except Public holidays 10.00am - 5.00pm
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Groups and schools by arrangment please.
just phone 01294552448 or email .

Country Life Museum
The three storey grain store has been converted to house an extensive collection of Ayrshire farming and domestic memorabilia, reflecting the self sufficiency of the pre-industrial rural community that was Dalgarven. An ever- examples of Ayrshire Whitework. On the top floor, an exhibit lets the visitor compare the 1880 lifestyle of the mill-owner, as you wander through his recreated house.

The Mill
There has been a mill on the site since the 14th century, set up by the monks of Kilwinning Abbey. The Present mill was erected in 1640 and rebuilt in 1880 after being damaged by fire. The Garnock waters power a 6-metre diameter breast-shot wheel that drives the French burr millstones through cast iron gearing. The traditional methods of producing flour can be traced and the wheel turns when possible.

The Riverside Walk
Leave time to wander through the unspoilt landscape formed by the gently flowing RiverGarnock. In spring, the wild flower meadow is at its best, in summer, sit by the riverbank and watch the heron, swallows, kingfisher and other wildlife.

Coffee Room and Antiques
Finish off your visit with a light lunch in the atmosphere of a farmhouse kitchen,

or visit the on site Antiques Shop.