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
Top 10 Free Things to do in South Lanarkshire, Scotland
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. Colebrooke Arms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Man_from_Del_Monte_7 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
We are a family of four, including two young children who were staying nearby during a weekend visit to Scotland. We went to The Colebrooke Arms for our evening meal. Covid controls were noticeable with hand sanitiser available and an outside area including an undercover section. As the weather wasn’t good, we opted to sit indoors. On taking our seats, the gentleman running the bar cleaned the table, provided the menu and made sure we were comfortable. There was a nice atmosphere, with local customers friendly but not intrusive. We ordered home-made steak pie, macaroni cheese and fish and chips. Prices for food and drink were reasonable and competitive. The service was excellent and we all enjoyed our meals. We had no complaints at all and would definitely recommend.
2. Academical Vaults
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Just over the road from New Douglas Park, home of Hamilton Academical Football Club - the Accies to their fans - this popular meeting place is a pub that takes its sport seriously. The regulars all have their favourites seats around the big circular bar where they engage in lively banter with the friendly staff. It's a busy daytime bar, a hit especially with horseracing fans.
Reviewed By fab4Glasgow
My husband and I Found this wee pub yesterday as we were staying in Hamilton ...what a fantastic day we had ..staff great and atmosphere was also great ..karaoke was fab entertainment ..thanks to Irene behind the bar ..she was very welcoming and was so cheery....will be back soon when we stay in Hamilton ..A++++
3. Krishna Eco Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 65 reviews
Scotland's best kept secret, Krishna Eco Farm promotes a healthy, wholesome, balanced and holistic way of living. The aims of the Krishna Eco Farm include bringing people together with the purpose of practising a simpler, more natural way of life. We organise farm & indian cultural tours, environmental talks, festivals (such as Holi - festival of colours, Henna, etc), retreats and meditation events. We have volunteering opportunities throughout the year.
Reviewed By nic_zueri
My recent trip to Krishnas wonderful Eco Farm in Scotland was an amazing experience, I went there with a group to live and serve for one week and had the best time. I seriously wish I could've stayed there for longer! We had great kirtans there, nice people we could help along, I especially liked the gardening, feels like you're being part of something much bigger. So go there and get an idea for yourself, you wont regret it :D
4. 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.
5. 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!
6. Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By 757NigelB - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Bring good shoes and water. Not wheelchair accessible. give yourself an hour to reach the highest waterfall. Lovely in all seasons. Possible Otter, Badger and more common sights to be seen.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Low Parks Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By 483lizo
As a regular customer to the cafe every Friday after exercise with friends, we have been met by very courteous service from the staff. The menu is extensive and of high standards, definitely a threat to the cafes in Hamilton. A very satisfied group Thank you Liz & friends
10. Hudsons Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By laurenmT9110AM
Amazing service, host was incredible! I have never felt so welcomed and safe in a bar during the current situation, 10 out of 10! Special shout out to Hao and Niamh!!
