Top Things to do in Wanlockhead
Top 10 Things to do in Wanlockhead, Scotland
Discover the best top things to do in Wanlockhead, United Kingdom including Museum of Lead Mining, Wanlockhead Inn, John Taylor's Grave, William Symington Grave, Wanlockhead War Memorial, Wanlockhead Library, Leadhills Golf Course, Mining Bears Gift Shop, Leadhills Fairy Garden, Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway.
1. Museum of Lead Mining
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 247 reviews
Museum of Lead Mining, is situated in Wanlockhead Village, which is the highest village in Scotland, we are 1531 feet above sea level. At the museum we have our Visitor Centre, Tour of Scotland's only real underground Lead Mine, 3 Period Cottages 1750,1850 and 1910. We also have the 2nd Oldest Subscription Library with the original collection of almost 3,000 books, which is the original Miners' collection. This is a Recognised Collection. If you would like to sample Gold Panning you can try one of our taster sessions. After your tour you can sit and relax in our Tearoom and sample the delightful homemade treats on offer, then finally you can visit our Gift Shop which hosts Local Crafts, Minerals, and lots more. Wanlockhead is known as a SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Reviewed By Nevisdog - Glasgow, United Kingdom
All the staff are very friendly and informative. We forget just how tough life was back then. On the site is one of the first subscription libraries and it shows the thirst for knowledge.
2. Wanlockhead Inn
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 82 reviews
Wanlockhead Inn is the highest pub in Scotland based in the highest village in Scotland, Wanlockhead. Wanlockhead is also famous not only for being the highest village in Scotland but the TV show Hope Springs was filmed here so why not drop by. Events at WanlockHead InnWanlockhead Inn is the host of a fantastic atmosphere where we have function space available if you are interested in hosting anything from a birthday to a wedding part then please don't hesitate in contacting us. To keep up to date with the latest events at Wanlockhead Inn you can like us on facebook at wanlockhead inn Staying WanlockHead InnWanlockhead Inn has Wig-Wams available to rent if you were looking to stay over. Prices for the wig-wams are £12.50 per night, per person. The Wig-wams are fully heated and come with TV and have Wi-Fi access. Please contact us for more information or booking.
Reviewed By robbiewells7
Nice, friendly staff and the wood fired pizzas are top notch! Really enjoyed them when we visited today for takeaway during lockdown.
3. John Taylor's Grave
4. William Symington Grave
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
5. Wanlockhead War Memorial
6. Wanlockhead Library
