Top Things to do in South Lanarkshire
Top Hotels in South Lanarkshire
- 1. New Lanark Mill Hotel
- 2. Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park
- 3. Holiday Inn Express Hamilton, an IHG Hotel
- 4. Premier Inn Glasgow East Kilbride (Peel Park) hotel
- 5. Macdonald Crutherland House
- 6. New Lanark Mill Hotel
- 7. Premier Inn Glasgow East Kilbride Central hotel
- 8. Hopetoun Arms Hotel
- 9. Days Inn by Wyndham Abington M74
- 10. Premier Inn Glasgow (Hamilton) Hotel
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New Lanark World Heritage Village is an 18th century historic village and visitor attraction, popular with families and those with an interest in social history. It's a short walk from here to the Falls of Clyde.
Restaurants in South Lanarkshire
1. Virgin Balloon Flights - Shieldhill Castle, Nr Biggar and Lanark
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Between Edinburgh and Glasgow sits the beautiful Shieldhill Castle. Flyers can see views of the Moat Park Heritage Centre Biggar Park Garden and Lamington Chapel. Whichever way the wind blows, you'll be sure to have an enchanting journey, viewing the beautiful Scottish landscape from a unique perspective.
2. Netherfield Alpacas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 72 reviews
Alpaca trekking in the forestry in South Lanarkshire, meet the beautiful animals who will steal your heart and give you memories to remember.
3. Strathaven Airfield
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Strathaven Airfield is a traditional, family-friendly, three-runway grass airfield. We are home to more than 30 aircraft and microlights and a flying school. You may recognise the airfield manager's house from Grand Designs! Please come and visit us. We have self-service tea and coffee and picnic tables should you wish to sit outside on a good day and watch the aircraft.
Reviewed By 196kennym - East Kilbride, United Kingdom
I was given a voucher from my wife for my 50th present for an extended flight ( 80 mins). Due to Covid it was arranged 2weeks after the company had set back. I honestly can’t disregard in any way the professionally shown by Colin as he arranged and explained the day. As we arrived Graham the pilot was basically a friend and went out of his way as I asked many times to fly over family members houses. If thinking this as a voucher/ present then buy it. Yes may be a bit more expensive but you get the personal touch. I flew over my favourite football stadiums but more importantly flew over and took over the main homes in my family. Cheers Guys!
4. New Lanark World Heritage Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,171 reviews
New Lanark World Heritage Site is internationally famous for its historic buildings, beautiful landscape and over 200 years of social history. The mill village was founded in 1785 by David Dale and Richard Arkwright, and managed for 25 years from 1800 by the pioneering Robert Owen. New Lanark is now recognised as one of Scotland's six UNESCO World Heritage Sites and welcomes over 300,000 site visitors annually. Visitors can explore the history of the village through the New Lanark Visitor Centre and enjoy stunning woodland walks through the Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve. The Mill Café serves up a range of delicious food and New Lanark Ice Cream. The Mill Shop offers a delightful range of gifts, Scottish produce and New Lanark Wool which is spun on-site using historic textile machinery. Visitors can even wake up in a World Heritage Site by staying at the New Lanark Mill Hotel, Wee Row Hostel or Self-catering Waterhouses. Please see our website for up-to-date opening hours.
Reviewed By mothersole6150 - Carlisle, United Kingdom
While visiting this centre opted for Guided Tour and must say the “Female Guide” was fantastic well versed up on the History of this place and very knowledgeable. Personally would recommend Guided Tour which is easier than having to read all the info from various places visited then after Tour you can then go on “Annie McLeod Ride” and visit the “Roof Garden” all worth doing. Also recommend to try the “Famous Ice Cream” sure you won’t be disappointed.
5. Chatelherault
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 450 reviews
Reviewed By 1Blackpool - Hamilton, United Kingdom
A lovely walk from Chatelherault down throgh the parklands then on to the falls of the river clyde before walking into Hamilton along thewalk you can see for miles on a clear day.
6. Calderglen Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 532 reviews
Fun park to explore with children's zoo. The park itself is quite big and features various animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, wallabies, marmosets, meerkats, snakes, reptiles and fish.
Reviewed By scottc1985 - Larkhall, United Kingdom
I came here on Saturday 10th of April 2021 with my wife and 2 year old son. The park has has a children's zoo, tropical glasshouse, ornamental gardens, nature trails, adventure & toddler Play areas, Gift shop, Café, exhibition gallery and a Golf Course! We went to the zoo and adventure & toddler Play areas. The zoo is small and only has some small animals but it's great for under 5's and very cheap to get in. The adventure park has one of the biggest slides I've ever seen and my son went flying down it even though he's only 2 and absolutely loved it!
7. National Museum of Rural Life
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4.5 based on 352 reviews
Spend a day in the countryside, uncover Scotland's unique rural history and meet the animals on the farm. Advance booking is required for all visitors - please book a timed entry ticket online at nms.ac.uk/rural before your visit. Follow the route around the museum to find out how rural life, farming and the landscape have changed in 300 years. Discover stories of life on the land and see Scotland's largest collection of tractors, combine harvesters and other farming machinery. Just a short walk from the museum is the working farm, home to Ayrshire, Aberdeen Angus and Highland cattle, Tamworth pigs, sheep, hens and Clydesdale horses. Visit the onsite cafe, or bring your own picnic to eat in our outdoor picnic area. We’re Good to Go: A range of safety measures have been put in place.
Reviewed By Viewlander - Crieff, United Kingdom
We spend a lot of time with our grandson and this is a great venue. Dressing up and decent play plus of course the farm. Great cafe and friendly staff team
8. Little Sparta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Little Sparta is closed to the public until further notice owing to the coronavirus restrictions. Our own website is the definitive source of information, or phone us. Updated 30 May 2020.
Reviewed By IleneMcC - Glasgow, United Kingdom
This is an adventure! It is very much off the beaten track which means with few visitors we almost had the place to ourselves. I am lucky because I live very near though this was my first visit, taking a friend who had seen a TV programme about it in France and was keen to visit. Some might find it a bit more complicated getting there but the website gives good directions for those driving and there is an organised trip from Edinburgh by bus. The initial walk up from the car park sets the scene as you are surrounded by hills and the sounds of nature. Once you enter the site, it is a case of just wandering through the different areas, listening to the sounds, looking at the planting and searching for the pieces of sculpture and poetry. You can try to work out what Ian Hamilton Finlay was trying to say or you can take from it what you want - that is Art! We enjoyed solving some of the word puzzles and appreciated his humour. The good thing is it makes you think. It takes you away from your normal life and lets your imagination play as you forge ahead through the undergrowth, climb up to the highest point or step over the stepping stones. We were lucky with the weather - mainly dry- but even the rain didn't dampen our spirits though you should be prepared for it. We took a sandwich and admired the views from a sheltered seat near the highest point. The volunteer on duty was both friendly and informative as we had gathered a multitude of questions as we wandered. The book which explains the story is priced at £15 which I think is definitely worth it. Buying it before hand might help but then you would miss trying out your own interpretations. I am finding that reading it afterwards suits me better. This is a place I would be happy to return to as I am sure it will change with each visit.
9. Falls of Clyde
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 623 reviews
Reviewed By melvyngilbert - Glasgow, United Kingdom
It took me 55 minutes to drive here from Glasgow City Centre. I parked the car at the New Lanark Heritage Site for free and walked down into the 18th century mill village. I had a mooch around the mill buildings and workers houses and then took a look in the Scottish Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre which was useful as it gave me an understanding of what flora and fauna to expect. The walk to the falls was an easy stroll along well trodden paths and some boardwalk. The views were wonderfull and I lost count of how many waterfalls I actually saw. A very relaxing hour took me to the end of the path on the mill side of the river so I went back the way I came. This was fine as the opposite angles of all the waterfalls was like seeing them for the first time again.
10. Tinto Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By Jackmclellan
I walk this 2/3 times a week and never get bored with the views. At the moment with the amount of rain it is boggy at the beginning. If you have not done any hillwalking will find hard but very achievable. Car park has been extended, well done South Lanarkshire Council.
