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Lanarkshire is brimming with places to visit and things to do

The area offers a fantastic range of sights and activities including diverse visitor attractions, exciting art exhibitions, beautiful scenery and top quality cafés and restaurants, all ensuring your visit is a guaranteed great day out.

A trip to Lanarkshire means more time to For food lovers there is something to suit enjoy yourself as getting here is easy with all budgets and tastes with the chance to short travel times and great transport links indulge in romantic fine dining or treat the from surrounding towns and cities. family to fish ‘n’ chips in one of our award- winning chip shops. Lanarkshire has a number of VisitScotland five star visitor attractions, including the Lanarkshire welcomes all visitors to our National Museum of Rural Life and Low attractions and many locations are fully Parks Museum as well as being home to accessible and user friendly for disabled two of ’s World Heritage Sites, New visitors. Lanark and the . For lovers of If you would like any further information the great outdoors, Chatelherault Country for visitors with additional access Park and Country Park offer requirements, go to the link below. incredible scenery for walkers, cyclists, and water sports enthusiasts. After your great day out in Lanarkshire, take advantage of the fantastic choice of accommodation from charming B&Bs and luxury hotels to a tent on one of our campsites.

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AND GARDENS Come and explore the beauty of Lanarkshire’s country parks. You will be spoiled for choice with stunning scenery and landscapes, rich wildlife, adventurous outdoor activities as well as a range of walking and cycle trails. Enjoy lazy afternoons with a picnic in the summer sun or wrap up and enjoy an autumn or winter walk as well as family bike rides in the Lanarkshire countryside. 1 Castlebank Park 3 Calderglen Country Park Situated near the former site of Lanark Calderglen boasts beautiful river gorge Castle, Castlebank Park has a children’s play nature trails, a conservatory brimming area and horticultural centre. with plants from around the world and a St Patrick’s Road, Lanark, ML11 9EG. 01698 424 children’s where you can see meerkats, 101. Free except for Lanimer Day, when the park marmosets, wallabies, birds and lots of is used by Lanark’s Lanimer Committee. other exciting creatures. The conservatory foyer houses reception and a great little shop packed full of gifts 2 Chatelherault and goodies. For the energetic, there is an A ‘Jewel in the Landscape’, Chatelherault is adventure playground. Visit the Courtyard a five star visitor attraction, visitor centre, Café and indulge in tasty refreshments, ice beautifully restored building, country park creams and cold and hot drinks. A gallery and an integral part of the Clyde Valley has been developed and you can contact Woodlands National Nature Reserve. reception for news of exhibitions and activities. 4* attraction. The visitor centre contains exhibitions on the area’s history, wildlife and the story of Strathaven Road, East Kilbride, G75 0QZ. 01355 236644. Conservatory and zoo open: Chatelherault itself. There are over 10 miles Mon-Sun, 10am-5pm. Cafe open 10.30 to 17.00 of woodland walks through and around (Apr- Sep) 11.00 to 16.00 (Oct - Mar). Charges the beautiful gorge of the River Avon that apply for tickets; contact the park for more provide access to important areas of native information. woodland, the ancient oaks, the ruins of Cadzow Castle and other historic landscape features. Why not pre-book one of the park’s very informative and interesting guided heritage walks or hunting lodge tours. Children will love the award-winning and fully integrated adventure play facility. Self guided tours can be taken using our Global Treasure app available for free download to your portable devices. Carlisle Road, Hamilton, ML3 7UE. 01698 426213. Visitor Centre open: Mon-Sun, 10am-5pm. Main House: Sun-Thu, 10am-4.30pm; Fri and Sat, may be closed due to private bookings. Contact the park for more information. Free entry. www.visitlanarkshire.com 4 Cunningar Loop 6 Drumpellier Country Park Cunningar Loop is an exciting new woodland Drumpellier Country Park has a range of park which has been created on an area facilities and nature trails that make for a of previously derelict land. The park has great family day out. adventure playgrounds, bike skills area, Set in 500 acres of moorland, woodlands riverside boardwalk and Scotland’s first and grasslands and comprising of two bouldering park for new and experienced natural lochs, there is lots to explore at climbers. the park. Open all year round, this visitor Downiebrae Road, Dalmarnock, G73 1PW. Phone attraction offers; an outdoor adventure 0300 067 6700 playground, visitor centre with cafe, seasonal funboat hire, picnic sites, a peace garden and wildlife garden. 5 Dalzell Estate Drumpellier Country Park, Townhead Road, Visit this spectacular estate, and you will , ML5 1RX. 01236 422257. Free entry. find the oldest tree in North Lanarkshire, The park and centre are fully accessible for wheelchair users. Please contact the park for exotic 1920s Japanese gardens, peaceful activity prices and to confirm summer and winter woodlands packed with wildlife, waymarked opening hours for the cafe and visitor centre.

country parks and gardens parks country walks and even the ghostly figure of the ‘Green Lady’. The adjoining Baron’s Haugh Royal Society for the Protection of Birds local nature reserve, provides a fascinating experience for expert ornithologists and complete beginners alike. Manse Road, , ML1 2SD. NLC Countryside Ranger Service: 01698 402090/RSPB Scotland: 0141 331 0993. Open: dawn till dusk. Free entry.

www.visitlanarkshire.com 7 James Hamilton 8 Lanark loch James Hamilton Heritage Park is a 4 Star Through the summer months you can enjoy Visit Scotland accredited activity centre. the bumper boats and other small rides on

offer. We also have a putting green and a country parks and gardens The park features a 16 acre loch small pitch and putt course. which provides beautiful and tranquil surroundings for our exciting range of There is a small kiosk, with picnic area and water sports, from canoeing to windsurfing. play park, which serves refreshments. If The distance around the loch perimeter you are feeling energetic you can take a path is 1.2 kilometres (3/4 of a mile)The walk round the Loch or for something a Heritage Park is a Recognised Teaching little more relaxing why not try your hand at Centre (RTA) for the Scottish Canoe fishing. Coarse Fishing by permit only and Association (SCA) and Royal Yachting the Loch is stocked with a variety of species Association (RYA) and only instructors including Carp and Pike. qualified by the Recognised Governing Hyndford Road, Lanark, ML11. Kiosk open Apr Body (RGB) are utilised. to Sep. Don’t panic if water activities are not your idea of fun as there is plenty on offer for those who do not like to take the plunge. Our two adventure playgrounds are also star attractions and there is also a popular fleet of fun boats. We can also offer ornithologists some excellent bird watching opportunities from our bird sanctuary.

Stewartfield Way, East Kilbride, G74 5LB. 01355 276611. Open: Easter-October. Free entry to park. Activity charges apply.

www.visitlanarkshire.com 9 Palacerigg Country Park 10 STRATHCLYDE Country PARK Palacerigg Country Park is set within acres Strathclyde Country Park is an iconic North of stunning parkland; spread over 300 Lanarkshire which lies in 400 hectares of hectares of grassland, moorland, woodland countryside in the valley of the . and ponds that provide a haven for wildlife. Set within beautiful surroundings the park The park is a free visitor attraction with offers a huge network of woodland and facilities including a children’s farm that lochside paths for walking and cycling. homes a number of rare breed animals With free admission, the park is ideally in additional to friendly farm animals, a situated with excellent road and public fantastic outdoor adventure playground, transport links. Strathclyde Country children’s mini ride on tractors, a sensory Park offers; three outdoor adventure garden and a number of nature trails playgrounds, bicycle hire, fitness gym, including the new family badger trail. Watersports Centre with waterfront cafe and Within the visitor centre visitors can find watersports activities including seasonal a cafe, toilets, small gift shop with pocket funboats and watersports courses. money priced toys and a discovery centre Strathclyde Country Park hosts many events with displays, interactive panels, exhibition and attractions throughout the year from areas as well as fish tanks. There are two major international rowing competitions millennium longhouses that are used to music festivals and firework events. The for children’s birthday parties and as a country parks and gardens parks country park is also home to two hotels, a camping base for demonstrations on a variety of and caravan site, various food outlets and woodland and other crafts. Taster sessions Scotland’s theme park; M&D’s. are available so that you can get a feel for various water sports, and both junior and adult courses are provided to help you Strathclyde Country Park, 366 Hamilton Road, Motherwell, ML1 3ED. 01698 402060. Free entry. progress. Accessible parking, toilets and all-ability bicycles are available. Contact the park for activity prices and more information. April to September: Mon - Palacerigg Country Park, Palacerigg Road, Sun 9am - 7.30pm / October to March: Mon - Sun Cumbernauld, G67 3HU. 01236 720047. Free 9am - 4.30pm. Waterfront Cafe: 10am – 4pm. entry. April to September: Mon - Sun 9am – 4.45pm / October to March: Mon - Sun 9am - 4.15pm. Cafe: Nov - Feb 11am – 4pm. Mar - Oct 10am - 4pm. The park and centre are fully accessible for wheelchair users.

HERITAGE Dig into our history and discover the rich heritage and important role Lanarkshire played in Scotland’s past from the Roman times, through to the industrial revolution and beyond.

www.visitlanarkshire.com heritage temporary exhibitions. stores, retail outletand aseparate area for building encompasses anarchive room, In additiontothemuseumgalleries, the their ordinary andextraordinary lives. on display illuminate asmall of part up tothemid-20th century. The objects and worked here from prehistoric times It focuses onthepeoplewho have lived and small town life in UpperClydesdale. The museumexplores 14,000 years of rural historic heritage. Clydesdale’s rich archaeological, social and preserve andrecord Biggar andUpper Biggar Museum Trust aims tocollect, store, Clydesdale Museum 12 Biggar and Upper G65 9SGandCastlecary HouseHotel, G680HD Parking is available at Auchinstarry Marina the bestsections for walking. through Croy toCastlecary andis among Lanarkshire of section thewall passes between theClyde andForth. The North in 142AD, the fortification stretches 37 miles Built by theRoman Emperor Antonius Pius World Heritage Site in2008. The Antonine Wall became Scotland’s fifth 11 Antoninewall www.visitlanarkshire.com Adults: £5.00 Child: £3.00 Concession £4.00. – closed Thurs andFri 10am -4pm. Admission: - 30 Sept 9.30am-5.30pm; Winter: 1Oct-31 Mar 01698 816 894. Openall year. Summer: 1 April At Uddingston, off theB7071, G71 8BL There is access totheClyde Walkway. especially duringthespring. woodland is full of woodlandflowers, The adjacent semi-natural ancient Part of theoriginal circular keep survives. finest 13th century castle. Bothwell is Scotland’s largest and 13 bothwell castle £4, Child £2, Family £12. 5pm Last entry 4pm Tickets: Adult £5, Concession – 31 March Saturday 10am –5pm Sunday 1pm– entry 4pmClosedMondayWinter 1November Saturday 10am –5pm Sunday 1pm–5pmLast 221050. Summer 1 April –31 October Tuesday – 156 High Street, Biggar, ML12 6DH.01899 heritage From the M74, take Junction 8 or 9. Follow Follow Junction 8 or 9. take the M74, From to then the signs to Blackwood, the signs 860364. 01555 9PL ML11 Craignethan Sept April – 30 1 Open summer only. Child Adult Admission: £5.00 9.30am-5.30pm. £4.00. Concession £3.00 16 craignethan castle 16 craignethan was that fortress–residence An exceptional its construction of years 50 within overthrown defences. artillery its state-of-the-art despite Sir of brainchild the it was Built about 1530, V’s James King Finnart, Hamilton of James evidence is There works. of master talented including innovations, military many his of But within or caponier. a shooting gallery of order doun’ by ‘cast it was a generation Council. the Privy Open dusk till dawn 7 days. 7 days. dawn till Open dusk to 12pm open Mon-Thurs, is garden walled The Closed weekends. to 4pm at and 12pm 3.30pm Friday. www.visitlanarkshire.com

15 Colzium House Colzium surrounds which estate Colzium and open in history rich is House, the year. throughout the include the estate of features Historic L-plan Century a 15th of remains excavated traditional house and a nearby tower also estate The c.1680. ice-house Scottish with numerous garden walled a fine boasts During and trees. shrubs interesting to discuss on hand are staff hours working to queries. Colzium and respond the plants due to open is centre and visitor House cafe Spring 2017. Biggar, Carmichael, Farm, Warrenhill (donation entry Free 308169. 01899 6PF. ML12 and Apr-Oct to 5pm 10am Open 7 days box). Cafe Nov-Mar. only), to 5pm (Thurs-Mon 10am Tuesdays. Closed 5pm Mar-Nov. to open 10am Visitor Centre Visitor models wax ‘living’ told by story Scotland’s to the and Macbeth Queen Margaret from day. present an outdoor features also Centre Visitor The country excellent playground, adventure home produced and delicious walks estate Tearoom Kitchen the Farmhouse in food and functions Private Shop. and Farm welcomed. groups 14 Carmichael 14 Carmichael 17 cumbernauld museum Discover the Ranger’s most recent sightings, learn about bats in the unique Cumbernauld Museum is situated within ‘bat booth’ and watch recorded footage Cumbernauld Library, on the 3rd floor of of wildlife on the reserve. Scottish Wildlife the Town Centre Building. Trust’s Ranger Team operate a year round Displays tell the story of the area from events programme including Badger Roman times through the agricultural Watches, Hedgehog House and Nest Box and industrial eras of the 18th and 19th Building Workshops and a variety of family centuries, to the present day new town. events. A suite of self-guided trails are available including an historic waymarked Cumbernauld Library, 8 Allander Walk, trail, wildflower identification, winter tree Cumbernauld, G67 1EE. 01236 632702 identification and a family nature trail. Open: Mon-Thurs, 9am-7pm; Fri, 9am – 5pm; Sat, 10am-5pm. Closed Sun. Free entry. Scottish Wildlife Trust, New Lanark, ML11 9DB. 01555 665 262. Visitor centre open daily 10am- heritage 4pm. £3 admission and free to Scottish Wildlife 18 Falls of Clyde Trust Members. A spectacular journey through natural and 19 KilsYTH heritage cultural heritage. Situated on the upper level of Kilsyth The majestic Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve Library, this small display of local heritage sits at the gateway to the Clyde Valley offers a chance to gain an insight into Woodlands National Nature Reserve and the history of the Burgh of Kilsyth. Of has four waymarked woodland trails of particular note to researchers is the map varying lengths. The reserve boasts an and photographic archive. There are also inspirational landscape of three dramatic microfilm readers with data from local waterfalls, beautiful ancient woodlands censuses, registers and other sources. and abundant wildlife. Over 100 bird and mammal species are found here, Kilsyth Library, Burngreen, Kilsyth, G65 0HT. including unsurpassed views of dippers 01236 632880. Open: Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri and kingfishers along the water. Visit the 9am - 5pm. Thu 2pm - 7pm and Sat 10am - 1pm. exciting Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre, located Closed Sun. Free Entry. within the New Lanark World Heritage Site to find out more about the wildlife and historical features of the reserve.

www.visitlanarkshire.com 20 Lanark museum 22 Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway Lanark Museum houses a collection of items which illustrate the ancient and Enjoy a nostalgic railway trip 1498 feet varied history of the town. above sea level! Events run throughout the year including Lanark Museum an Easter Bunny event, the spring/summer 29 Bloomgate (YMCA) Lanark. ML11 9ET. 01555 666680. Diesel Gala, the Teddy Bears’ Picnic event [email protected]. in the Summer and Santa Specials. Open Fri & Sat 12pm - 4.30pm or by appointment. heritage The Station, Leadhills, ML12 6XS. Open: Easter Weekend- End Sept, 21 Shotts Heritage Sat and Sun departures throughout the day – First train departing at 10.45am. Explore this historic Lanarkshire town Cost: Adults £5; Concession £4; through artifacts, photographs and video. Child £2.50; Family (2 Adults and 2 Children) £12 Situated within Shotts Library, it is the (Events are separate price) Steam Weekend adult perfect place to discover the area’s £10, Child £5, Santa Weekend Adult £7, Child fascinating past. £9.50, Under three £3) See website for details. Discover how the Covenanters met in www.leadhillsrailway.co.uk secret in the 1600’s to escape religious persecution, and how the town’s ironworks made Shotts famous in the 19th century.

Shotts Library, Benhar Road, Shotts, ML7 5EN. 01501 821556. Open: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 10am-5pm; Thurs 2pm-7pm and Sat, 10am-1pm; Closed Sun. Free entry.

www.visitlanarkshire.com 23 low parks Museum and 24 North Lanarkshire Hamilton mausoleum Heritage Centre In the Leisure and Culture’s Formerly Motherwell Heritage Centre, the Museum service, we are passionate about building is now the main centre for North caring for and raising awareness of the rich Lanarkshire’s extensive archives collection. cultural heritage of South Lanarkshire. This stunning contemporary building also We develop and manage a fascinating offers visitors great panoramic view of collection of around 150,000 objects, the Clyde Valley from its fifth floor viewing using them in exciting and innovative platform. There is also an exhibition area ways to provide enjoyment and learning with displays varying from local heritage to opportunities for all ages. contemporary art and crafts. Set within the oldest building in The archives and local studies facility Lanarkshire and once part of the Duke of welcomes enquiries from family history heritage Hamilton’s Estate, Low Parks Museum, our researchers, historians, students and 5-star visitor attraction in Hamilton, the others seeking information on the heritage varied and dynamic displays, exhibitions of North Lanarkshire. A wide selection of and activities help to bring the history of maps, photographs and reference books South Lanarkshire to life, both for local are available, as well as scanned copies of people and visitors to the area. local newspapers and census information. In addition, our outreach programme Children’s workshops and other hands- allows us to take the collections and on activities are run over local holiday services far beyond the museum itself and weekends and school holidays. A small out into the wider community across South shop with heritage books, cards, toys and Lanarkshire, encouraging everyone to gifts is also open on site. 4* attraction. discover and celebrate our local heritage. High Road, Motherwell, ML1 3HU. 01698 274590. 129 Muir Street, Hamilton, ML3 6BJ. Open: Mon - Sat 9.30am - 4.30pm. Closed Sun. 01698 452 382 Free Entry. Open: Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 12pm-5pm. Cafe opening hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm; Sat, 10am-3.30pm; Sun, 12pm-4pm. Free entry. Mausoleum Tour by appointment only - contact the museum for further information. www.visitlanarkshire.com 25 National Museum reforms. New Lanark World Heritage Site of Rural Life is beautifully restored as both a living community and attraction. Visit this five-star museum to find out what country life was like for people in the past The fascinating history of the village is and how this has shaped the working farms interpreted in the award-winning New of today. Lanark Visitor Centre. The Visitor Centre includes the ‘Annie McLeod Experience’, Jump aboard the Farm Explorer tractor- a dark ride which features mill girl Annie trailer to visit the historic farmhouse and who reveals the amazing story of the life bothy and the 1950s working farm with and times in New Lanark in the 1820’s. heritage its herd of pedigree Ayrshire cows, pigs, There is a spectacular Roof Garden, which horses, sheep and hens. New for 2017 are a provides superb views of the historic village pair of Highland cows. Take part in special and surrounding natural scenery, plus a events throughout the year, including our host of other exhibition areas suitable for Easter event (15-17 April), Woolly Weekend all the family. Delicious meals and home (3-4 June), Heavy Horse Show (16 July), baking are available all day in the Mill Café. Country Fair (3 September) and Christmas Plus there’s the huge Mill Shop and retro Fair and Foal Show (3 December). There’s Village Store. The World Heritage Site is also a Go Wild programme with activities also home to the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s for children throughout the spring, summer Falls of Clyde Nature Reserve (see entry no. and autumn school holidays. For more 18). Events are held throughout the year. information visit www.nms.ac.uk/rural Accommodation is available in the New Lanark Mill Hotel, a stunning conversion Wester Kittochside, Road, East Kilbride, from an original 18th century mill, self- G76 9HR. 0300 123 6789. Open: Mon-Sun, catering cottages called the Waterhouses 10am-5pm: closed 25 and 26 Dec and 1 Jan. Cost: admission charges apply; contact the venue for and the Wee Row Hostel. more information. New Lanark World Heritage Site, New Lanark Mills, Lanark, ML11 9DB. 01555 661345. Open: 26 New lanark Summer, Apr-Oct, 10am-5pm; Winter, Nov-Mar, 10am-4pm. For ticket prices please visit www. Surrounded by native woodland and the newlanark.org famous Falls of Clyde, this cotton mill village was founded in 1785 and became famous as the site of Robert Owen’s radical

www.visitlanarkshire.com 27 sUMMERLEE At the cottages, guides take small groups down the mine via a sloping entrance, Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial which recreates the working conditions of Life sits astride the site of the 19th century miners in many 19th century Lanarkshire Summerlee Ironworks, a forerunner in pits. The cottages show the domestic side the use of the innovative ‘hot blast’ iron- of their lives, from the 1840’s to the 1960’s. smelting process that led Coatbridge to Further along the canal there is also an become known as Scotland’s ‘Iron Burgh’. all-ages playpark and picnic area. Self Thanks to a £10 million Heritage Lottery guided tours can be taken using our Global Fund supported investment, Summerlee Treasure app available for free download to now has a huge indoor exhibition hall with your portable devices. working machinery, hands-on activities Heritage Way, Coatbridge, ML5 3HU. and mezzanine gallery. There is also a 01236 638460 shop, café and wheelchair-accessible Open daily: 10am-5pm (closes at 4pm Nov-Mar). Free entry. heritage toilets within the hall. Outdoors, Summerlee’s 22 acres border a restored branch of the Canal and an operational electric tramway offers rides on historic trams. Tickets can be purchased in the shop for all-day trips to the recreated 19th century mine and miners’ cottages.

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Kids will never tire of the thrills ‘n’ spills Lanarkshire has on offer. From riding a rollercoaster, go-karting and mountain biking to swimming in pools with flumes and rapids, there is something for every child. Those hoping for a more relaxed, sophisticated experience can enjoy a day out at the races, a trip to the theatre, or a day out shopping with lunch along the way. leisure Book onlineat www.air-space.co.uk Stewartfield Way, East Kilbride, , G74 4GT Nightsand Autism Sessions. Fitness Classes, Birthday Parties, Club Air Spaceoffer General Access Sessions, dive into thegiant Air Bag. Basketball –all onsuper-sprung courts. Or them before; Dodgeball, Volleyball and team as sports you’ve never experienced one trampolinetothenext. Join inwith in themain arena, freestyle jumping from you. You canimprovise your own moves Solo orsocial –how you jumpis upto interconnected trampolines. playground made uponover 100 Space is ahugespring-loaded urban Scotland’s largest trampolinepark. Air space29 air do notaffect party bookings. Saturday 10-7pm, please note that openingtimes 782350. Sunday-Thursday 10-6pm, Friday and Old Quarry Road, Cumbernauld, G689NB. 01236 much more. Comet Catcher, Shooting Stars andmuch Tunnels, Meteor Pools, Space Bridges, The and are equippedwith Astro Belts, Time areas are supervised by our Space Rangers The massive multi-levelled space themed planet 28 adventure www.visitlanarkshire.com

tropical butterflies fly freely. and much, much more. Hundreds of toucans, parrots, leaf cutter ants,snakes Amazon Jungle. Amazonia has monkeys, where you can transport yourself into the with your entry ticket is Amazon Interactive insight into life inatropical forest. Free explore, offering children andadults an Amazonia is auniqueplace tolearn and Located within Strathclyde Country Park, all ages. is great fun, educational andwill appeal to rainforest, is packed full of exotic animals, Amazonia, Scotland’s only tropical indoor 30 Amazonia Session 9am-10am Sunday –General Access 10am-8pm, Autism Saturday –General Access 10am-9pm 7pm-10pm Friday –General Access 1pm-10pm, Club Space Fitness 7pm-8pm Thursday –General Access 1pm-7pm, Freestyle Wednesday –General Access 1pm-8pm Fitness 7pm-8pm Tuesday –General Access 1pm-7pm, Freestyle Monday –General Access 1pm-8pm Session Times: 0845 0941 888 Years Day. Please check website for prices. except Christmas andNew Open 7days, 10am-6pm (last entry 5.30) 01698 333777. Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell. leisure

Park Road, Biggar, ML12 6HA. Phone: 01899 01899 6HA. Phone: ML12 Biggar, Road, Park £10. Adults £8 admission Children 220631. and community schools for rates Reduced www.purvespuppets.com groups. www.biggaradventure.co.uk 01721 602117 / 07834 871575. vary. Costs locations. various at Activities 34 Biggar Theatre Puppet home of is Theatre Puppet Biggar The Theatre Puppets Purves the International showing for famous and is Company in the glow puppets that spectacular giant dark! the attraction Advisor Trip number 1 on Rated and tearoom conservatory a puppet shop, has tables and play picnic with gardens attractive the and check in advance book Please area. tube for (see you performances. for website previews) 33 Biggar Adventure - enjoy everywhere adventurers for must A gorge canoeing, archery, guided walks, and abseiling. mountain scrambling, biking activities bespoke mobile unit provides This of a variety at groups and individuals for locations. www.visitlanarkshire.com www.forthandclyde.org.uk Take a leisurely boat trip or walk along trip or walk boat a leisurely Take can you where Canal and Clyde the Forth and attractive wildlife the abundant admire available are cruises Boat countryside. the For Society. Canal Clyde and Forth from at hand your not try why adventurous more a for a bike or hire canoeing and kayaking bank. ride along the canal leisurely 32 Auchinstarry ML1 1AZ. Motherwell, Road, 1 Menteith General opening hours: 640790. 01698 8am-8pm; Sat, 6am-10pm; Mon-Fri, opening Various Sun, 8am-8pm. Suite. the pool and Health for times the centre with check Please apply. charges Activity details. for www.nlleisure.co.uk 31 Aquatec water flumes, pool with superb leisure A Aquatec the features, play and water rapids family. the all for out day a great is the art gym of state can use the large Adults fitness range of a wide in and participate classes. leisure are fast and fun with challenging single- bikethe purposebuiltmountain trails for family walks andscenic while picnics, cycling. The 4.5k Loch Shore Trail is ideal walking, equestrian fishingand pursuits, a relaxing day outor for activities including Carron Valley is astunninglocation for Carron Valley 36 www.nlleisure.co.uk Cumbernauld, G689NE. Broadwood Leisure Centre, 1 Ardgoil Drive, may vary throughout the year) 01236 341952. – 10am –4.30pm and Sun –10am –6pm( Times – 4.30pm –6pm,Wed andFri –4pm9pm, Sat Opening hours –Mon –closed, Tues and Thurs and Pads andgloves £1) with helmetpads andgloves £4, Helmet£1 padshelmets, andgloves canbehired. (Bike Safety equipment is required andBikes and for BMX timetable orMountainbikes only - beginners andprogression level -seewebsite of each session. Various openingtimes for main track users andare available at thestart areBeginners inductions required for all days aweek. level racing. The track floodlit is open seven equipped for Pro Circuit and Youth Olympic The hugeBroadwood BMX track is 35 bmxbroadwood www.visitlanarkshire.com

summer). Packages from £30perperson. 12pm-5pm (8.30pm close on Thurs inthe 01324 851672. Open7days: Cumbernauld, FK1 3AL. Wester Jawcraig, Garbethill Muir, Near facilities. or intermediate level. Excellent practice complex, offering tuition for beginners Scotland’s largest outdoor clay pigeon Shooting School 37 Central Scotland suitable for wheelchair users. charges may apply. Multi-userroute which is (Oct-Mar): 7.30am-6pm. Free entry. Carpark open: Summer (Apr-Sept):7.30am-9pm; Winter Road, FK6 5JL.Phone: 0300 0676700. Carpark Carron Valley carpark off B818 Denny-Fintry guaranteed toentice you back for more! track climbs andflowing descents - leisure 01236 ML6 8HW. Airdrie, , Road, York 1 times- Peak - 6pm. Prices: Open: 10am 793870 £3.95 Sun: Under 3’s: and Sat 4pm-6pm, Friday: / Over £1.95 Under 3’s: Peak: Off £7.95. 3’s: / Over £4.95. 3’s: 40 dinom8 play new soft an exciting DinoM8 is From in North Lanarkshire. experience and erupting monsters prehistoric football; and to bumper cars volcanoes, in the everyone for something there’s hall. main massive up to children all for caters area play The the for space of plenty with 11, the age of and some top a coffee with adults to relax food. quality to entertain just looking you’re Whether hours, arrange a birthday few a for the kids you or perhaps a difference, with party for looking childminder a registered are of pack your to do with something different value great DinoM8 offers monsters; little all. for fun of and hours www.visitlanarkshire.com Tourist Tourist The Clyde Walkway runs from Glasgow to to Glasgow from runs Walkway Clyde The Clyde. of the Falls at New Lanark just above to close mile trail runs 40 distance long The its length. of most for Clyde the River in the heart the route mile section of 14 The Bridge Garrion from Valley Clyde the of the or through by passes to New Lanark Rosebank, Dalserf, of villages picturesque and Kirkfieldbank Hazelbank Crossford, most the some of through you taking including in the area scenery beautiful and spectacular wooded gorges orchards, waterfalls. cascading 39 Clyde walkway 39 Clyde From Elvanfoot to Hamilton. Elvanfoot From The Clyde Valley Tourist Route takes you you takes Route Tourist Valley Clyde The through passing mile journey on a 42 spectacular scenery. line and important sites interesting Many the rich into insights and offer the route heritage and industrial of cultural, natural to places lots of are There Valley. the Clyde not stop or why foot, on stop and explore at or botanical inspiration gifts coffee, for line which centres garden the many one of the route. 38 Clyde Valley 38 Clyde Route 41 dollan aqua centre 42 East Kilbride Hub This flagship’s wonderful wet recreation Launched in 2016 following substantial facilities include South Lanarkshire’s refurbishment and upgrading the Hub only 50m swimming pool, and SLLC’s features Aerial Adventures, ice rink, most exclusive health suite facility which cinema, restaurants and cafes. features a sauna, steam room, sanarium, Aerial Adventures features an eight spa pool and relaxation area. metre high climbing wall, a HiRide aerial If you prefer dry recreation facilities then adventure course suspended 50 feet above look no further as the Dollan features two EK ice rink and a two storey play area. gyms. The first is a traditional gym with As well as offering extensive recreational the latest ‘Life Fitness’ cardio and ‘HUR’ skating sessions and learn to skate compressed -air resistance equipment. programmes East Kilbride also offers The second however is a new concept gym dedicated sessions at the weekend for that is split into 4 zones for stretching, families and for the teenagers offer Friday vibration, suspension and strength work. and Saturday night discos which are hosted leisure To compliment these fantastic facilities by the resident DJ. there are two fitness studios that play host to a diverse range of fitness and relaxation classes as well as a morning crèche. EK, East Kilbride, 300 Cornwall Street, East Kilbride, G74 1LL 0845 330 3828 Brouster Hill, East Kilbride, G74 1AF. 01355 For times and prices log onto: 260000. Open: Mon-Thurs, 7.00am-10pm; Fri, eklife.co.uk/leisure 7.00am-8pm; Sat-Sun, 8am-5.30pm.

www.visitlanarkshire.com 43 flipout -opening 44 gravit8 easter 2017 Come bounce, flip and freestyle at Flip Out are the UK’s leading Trampoline Scotland’s newest, and most exciting, Park operators, with a national network of trampoline park, Gravit8! 10 cutting-edge stores with another 50 in 7 Located in Airdrie – and easily accessible other countries. from both Glasgow and Edinburgh – Gravit8 The Flip Out mission is to create an is Europe’s second biggest indoor extreme environment that would not only entertain trampoline park. With over 80 trampolines, the kids but also mum & dad…even the 16,000 square feet of space to play, and a grandparents! range of activities with something to suit everyone in the family; from the kids to the At Flip Out, we aim to give you healthy adults, and of course the ‘big kids’. & awesome fun, through our massive leisure trampolines, stunt box zones, ninja warrior Your trip to Gravit8 can be as easy or courses, soft play area, ball games, events, challenging as you wish, and in addition to and more surprises for everyone’s enjoyment. the endless amounts of fun which can be had on our trampolines, we offer a number of fitness classes as well as children’s Opening Hours 9am to 10pm Mon to Sun, 89a Southcroft road, Rutherglen, G73 1UG parties. At Gravit8, we always make sure [email protected], 0845 450 2245 that your heart is pumping and your face is smiling. Whether you’re getting some serious air in the main trampoline area, slamming some hoops in the basketball arena or duking it out with a game of dodgeball, there’s excitement and exercise for all ages.

1 York Road, Chapelhall, Airdrie, ML6 8HW. 01236 793870. Open Fri: 4-9pm, Sat: 10am-9pm, Sun: 10am-8pm. Prices: £9.95 per person, £2 for socks on first visit.

www.visitlanarkshire.com 45 hamilton racecourse 46 hamilton water palace Come along for some fine quality racing in Since opening in 1995 Hamilton Water a very sociable atmosphere! Palace has become South Lanarkshire Leisure’s most popular swimming pool Enjoy a day or evening out at the races with boasting an average of over 1,000 visits a themed events - glam up for Ladies Night, day. bring the kids for the Family Days and celebrate at the ‘Final Fling’ to round off the The centre’s swimming facilities range from season. Please visit www.hamilton-park. a 25m competition pool to leisure waters co.uk for the latest news. containing a flume, lazy river, tyre slide and uniquely a shallow under 8’s pool boasting Bothwell Road, Hamilton, ML3 0DW. an impressive pirate ship with interactive 01698 283806. water features or if you would prefer Afternoon and evening meetings, something a little less energetic then enjoy leisure gates open two hours before the first a coffee in our coffee shop. race. Cost from £13-£30. A Club gym, fitness studio and health suite complete the facilities on offer in this Visit Scotland four star facility.

35 Almada Street, Hamilton, ML30HQ. Phone: 01698 459950. Open: Mon-Fri, 7am-10pm; Sat, 8am-6pm; Sun 8am-8pm. Pool opening times vary depending on pool type, please contact the venue for more information. Entry cost varies dependent on activity.

www.visitlanarkshire.com 47 hypertrax 48 kelvin Valley Hyper-Trax provides a 72,000-square foot With walks through outstanding natural arena where young children and adults can landscape, cycle paths and canal routes, experience riding electric KTM and mini the Kelvin Valley also offers an amazing Kuberg motorbikes on a manmade indoor range of places to visit such as the Antonine dirt track. Wall, Dumbreck Marsh, Carron Valley Forest, Auchinstarry Marina and Colzium House and At Hyper-Trax our aim is to provide an Lennox Estate. exciting leisure experience for all ages which is eco-friendly and fun. Our Bikes will North of Kilsyth not produce any Fuel emissions or noise leisure and are easily accessible to ride. Customers have the choice of three tracks, beginners, intermediate and advanced, trained instructors will demonstrate how to operate the bikes and each track.

Arrotshole Road, East Kilbride, G74 5ET. 0333 772 9894. Open: 7 days, 10am - 10pm. Also caters for Hen and Stag Doo’s, Birthday parties, conference events and the private hire of the track. For two ten minute sessions of the track is £20.00 plus an additional charge of £5.00 for hiring the safety equipment.

www.visitlanarkshire.com 49 Lanarkshire 50 M&D’s Scotland’s Woodlands theme park Lanarkshire is a haven for nature lovers M&D’s - Scotland’s Theme Park, is the with thousands of acres of forests and biggest and best value family theme park native woodlands to explore and enjoy. in Scotland. With more than 40 rides and attractions, there’s something for all the Discover the wonderful array of wildlife and family and really is ‘too much fun for one flora as you follow the way-marked trails day’. which guide you through some of the most unspoiled terrain in the country. Take a It is home to Scotland’s only indoor tropical leisurely stroll, admire the panoramic views rainforest, Amazonia, which houses an and wildflower meadows then have lunch array of exotic animals from tarantulas and in one of the picnic areas. Nearest postcode pythons to marmoset monkeys and parrots. for sat nav ML11 8ED. You can also trace Visitors can also enjoy glow-in-the-dark ten leisure the history of the Wilsontown Ironworks at pin bowling at Cosmic Bowl and 18-hole Heathland Forest. mini adventure golf at Devil’s Island Golf. The multi-million pound indoor Forestry Commission Scotland, West Forth entertainment complex includes Krazy Woodlands, Forth, off A706, Heathland Forest, Congo soft play area, indoor amusement Easter Dunsyston Woodland, near Airdrie. 0300 067 6700. arcade Game Zone as well as several bars and restaurants such as the Family Restaurant, Guiseppe’s Coffee Shop and Inside Out Bar serving up delicious menus.

Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell. 01698 333777. Opening dates and times vary – Please check in advance. Entry is free and you only pay for what you use.

www.visitlanarkshire.com 51 Mackinnon Mills 52 playsport Enjoy the range of top brands and quality A multi-sport and leisure facility for all the classic and fashion knitwear available at low family. Playsport Golf features a two tier 51 prices at Mackinnon Mills bay Practice Range, PGA Coaching Centre and a nine hole Championship Golf Course. Facilities also include a restaurant and coffee shop. Lollipop land soft play features the highest slide in the UK and a restaurant. Zone 74 Kirkshaws Road, Coatbridge, ML5 4SL. 01236 is a 20,000 square metre skatepark for 440702. Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm; Sat 9am- skateboard, BMX, scooter and in-line for leisure 6pm; Sun 10am-6pm. ages six plus. Other facilities include an American Discount golf shop, bar, 5-a-side football and glitter and glue arts and crafts studio.

Stewartfield Way, East Kilbride, G74 4GT 01355 263060 Various opening times and prices apply www.playsportscotland.com Golf East Kilbride: www.playsportgolf.co.uk/ 01355 575980 Zone 74 and Lollipop Land: Skate Park and Soft Play - 01355 590864

www.visitlanarkshire.com 53 ravenscraig regional 55 time capsule sports facility The Time Capsule, Scotland’s Waterpark, has a Lanarkshire’s largest sporting venue. range of amazing water rides including Storm Chasers with twisting twin flumes, Tsunami This world class sports and leisure complex wave pool, Splashdown Island and Riptide with its striking serrated roof offers an River Rapid. extensive range of health, fitness and leisure facilities including indoor and The Coral Cove offers some sanctuary for parents and tots. With a soothing health suite and a outdoor football pitches, dance studios, fashionable café, the Time Capsule is the perfect gym, athletics hall and a café. Ravenscraig destination for a thrilling day out. State of the art is the ideal venue for attending national Gym and fitness classes also available. and international sporting events, 100 Buchanan Street, Coatbridge, ML5 1DL. conferences and exhibitions. leisure 01236 449572. Opening times may vary O’Donnell Way, Motherwell, ML1 2TZ. 01698 depending on time of year and activity. Please 640800. Open: Mon-Fri, 6am-10pm; check with facility. www.nlleisure.co.uk Sat, 8am-7pm; Sun, 8am-10pm (Football parks open at 9am each day and close at 8pm on a Sunday). www.nlleisure.co.uk 56 world of wings birds of prey centre 54 Scotkart Visit Scotland’s largest collection of birds of Race like a Formula1 star around Scotland’s prey at World of Wings with daily displays largest and fastest indoor karting track. of exotic birds including eagles, hawks and You can also experience the new ‘Combat vultures. Cumbernauld Outdoor Centre (on City’, which offers the best of laser tag and site) also offer target and combat paintball, paintball. archery and more – pre booking is required. Combine both for a unique day of adrenaline sports at this award-winning venue. Blairlinn Cottages, Easter Blairlinn Road, Spectators and participants alike can enjoy the , Cumbernauld, G67 4AA. 01236 722999. café and viewing facilities at this Visit Scotland five Open daily: 10am-5pm. Bird of prey display times: star activity centre. All equipment and instruction 12pm and 3pm (12pm only in winter). Various provided, Junior karts age 8+, Adult karts age 12+. activity charges apply. Booking advised. Entry to World of Wings: adult £7; child £4 for children under Westburn Road, Cambuslang, G72 7UD. 0141 641 12; Concession and students £6, Family £20. 0222. Open: Mon-Fri, 12Noon -10pm; Sat/Sun 9am- 10pm. Various activity charges apply. Booking highly advised.

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