Article Source: New Lanark
Last Updated: 3 October 2018 11:40
New Lanark’s magical location, resembling a giant toy factory silently nestled at the foot of the Clyde valley, creates the perfect backdrop for a magical family day out and Christmas festivities for young and old this season. You will feel like you have arrived in Lapland, as you enjoy your ‘New Lanark Christmas Experience’ which starts on the 24th November. Your ticket includes the Spirit of Christmas Ride, which will take you on a magical journey into Christmas, on a sparkling festive ride. Meet your guide, Holly, who will tell you all about Christmas past and present before visiting Santa’s Grotto and enjoying some Festive arts and crafts. Santa’s elves are also planning some fun activities too. As part of your festivities, make sure you book this year's fun-filled pantomime, Beauty And The Beastie, brought to New Lanark by the Arkeen Theatre Company. Based on the classic fairytale, children and adults alike will love this fun tale.
Be sure not to miss the Mill Shop Christmas Shopping Days which are taking place on Thursday 25th October and Thursday 15th November 2018 from 9am – 8pm. There will be 15% off everything in store, 20% off Joules items, and festive fizz & nibbles.
Meanwhile, The Mill Hotel has all your catering needs wrapped up with Festive lunches and dinners served throughout December. Book your Christmas party nights with fabulous food and great entertainment or come along to Carols by Candlelight, an enchanting evening with Strathaven Choral Society. Book your Family Party Lunch with Santa, offering a great day out for the family with lots of entertainment. The team will be serving Festive Afternoon Tea with entertainment throughout the festive season aswell as a traditional Christmas Day lunch, including a visit from Santa followed by Boxing Day celebrations. You can also bring in the bells at New Year at New Lanark’s amazing Hogmanay Gala Dinner.
For more information about Christmas Events at New Lanark World Heritage Site click here and for details about Festive Breaks and Party Nights, click here.
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