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
What to do and see in South Lanarkshire, Scotland: The Best Things to do
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. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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!
4. National Museum of Rural Life
Overall Ratings
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
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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
8. Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Please note at the moment the museum & shop are closed due to Covid 19 (of course!). We hope to welcome you in the not too distant future. The Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum explores 14,000 years of rural and small town life in Upper Clydesdale.
Reviewed By Bob_LindaCheshire
My wife & I stayed overnight in Biggar on our way to visit friends in the Highlands. Before we left town we visited this museum as it sounded interesting. It was brilliant : well set out & informative in 3 broad sections covering ancient history & geology, World War 2 involvement & 19th/20th century shops from the town. Really pleased we visited. All the staff (volunteers) were delightful.
9. The Town House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
The Town House re-opened as a multi purpose Arts Venue in 2004 and has facilities capable of hosting performances, weddings and social events, arts classes and courses, conferences and meetings as well as promoting varied arts and cultural events programme.
Reviewed By 184TomD - Wishaw, United Kingdom
A dgnified and sensitive tribute to those whose lives were sacrificed for our freedom. Great to see the young folks of Lanarkshire involved in the show. I attended with a friend and my elderly mother. While I had booked tickets for the balcony, without hesitation the staff noted my mother using a walking stick and immediately offerred seats in the stalls area. Top marks to the staff for gouning the extra mile in providing excellent customer service
10. James Hamilton Heritage Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By 6710INAROW
loved waking around this fabulous lake and having a coffee afterwards/ everyone seemed very happy with the tasks of the day
