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 Good for a Rainy Day
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. The Bubbles Factory
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 115 reviews
The Best Soft Play in the UK (under 8000sqft) Awarded by the Play Providers Association
Reviewed By M9774TIjessicas
The Bubbles Factory (Bubbles for short) is fab! We go every week and this is largely because the staff are so amazing. Very friendly and helpful and they take the time to get to know you and your children which you just don’t get in other soft play places. Great food options too (macaroni cheese is a particular favourite of ours). The soft play section is great and well maintained and the kids have freedom to explore on their own in a safe environment. There are also tv screens in the table area section that show live camera feeds of different parts of the play area so you can keep an eye on your child/children at all times. Fab, fab place!
2. Biggar Puppet Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 95 reviews
Victorian Style Puppet Theatre - The home of International Purves Puppets.Theatre seating 100 showing special glow in the dark large scale puppet shows for ages 1-100. Tearoom,playpark and coach car park on site.Search for our Facebook page
Reviewed By Dawnguk - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
My wife and I took our 3 grandchildren to see this show yesterday. Aged three and twins at one and a half. All of them sat through the whole show totally absorbed. They were singing,clapping and laughing/giggling throughout the show. Fantastic entertainment and great value for price of the tickets. We spent the whole afternoon at the theatre. Arrived early so kids played in the play park before we went into the tearoom area to our allocated table. Food made fresh for you if you wished but no pressure put on you to buy anything. Then into allocated rows in the theatre (adults to each end with kids in the middle so that all the kids can see) to watch the show. After the show all the kids get to meet some of the puppets in the tearoom. Keep your camera handy, no restrictions on taking photos. There is a shop where all kinds of puppets can be purchased but again no pressure to buy. Back out to the play park for 20 minutes before going home. Thank You Purves Puppets- Great Organisation, Fantastic Day.
3. 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.
4. Vintage Violet
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
5. 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++++
6. 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.
7. Biggar Gasworks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
This site is closed for now. We’re working hard to gradually reopen the places you love while making sure the experience is safe for everyone. Typical of a small town coal-gas works, Biggar is the only one surviving in Scotland. The oldest part of the works dates from 1839. Please call for up-to-date opening times and prices.
8. 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
9. Gouldings Garden Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 421 reviews
Goulding’s Garden Centre in Lanarkshire’s picturesque Clyde Valley has been the name for quality since 1897. Our family-run business offers Fantastic Plants & Shrubs, Indoor and Outdoor Furniture, Gift & Homeware Ideas, Farm Shop, Restaurant and much more. Over the years we have developed an excellent Nursery producing Bedding Plants of the highest quality. We have everything for your Garden or Outdoor space with a vast range of Home Grown Bedding Plants, Trees & Shrubs as well as Stylish Outdoor Furniture, Garden Features, Tools and Gardening equipment. Also available is a full range of Bird Care products, Composts and Fertilizers. The Gift and Home offers a wide range of Gifts, Clothing, Cards & Wrap and furnishings to suit all. The Farm Shop has a variety of locally sourced produce including fresh fruit & vegetables. Our 160 seater Restaurant offers a varied Menu from Light Bites & Salads to Main Meals, Desserts and delicious Home Baking.
Reviewed By HolidayLover304
During this hard year. It was a relief to just take my children for a Santa visit even in these circumstances, the enchanted forest trail and meeting Santa was extra special end to the year with plenty to look at during our walk through. All the staff and Santa were lovely and plenty of safety precautions put in place for everyone to follow.
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!!
