Days Out in Lanarkshire
You don't have to go far to enjoy a change of scenery, thanks to the variety of options on offer locally. Have a look through these options for ideas that'll thrill the whole family.
Adventure Planet
Adventure Planet is an indoor play centre based in Cumbernauld just off the M80. The centre caters for children from babies to kids up to age 14 and has different zones to challenge each age-group!
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Aerial Adventures East Kilbride
Suspended high in the air of East Kilbride Shopping Centre in Glasgow, Aerial Adventures introduces HiRide® a thrilling experience for kids and adults!
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Bardykes Farm
Experience life on the farm at Bardykes Farm, Blantyre where they run regular open days at the weekend and outdoor farm birthday parties!
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Biggar Puppet Theatre
Biggar Puppet Theatre is a Victorian style puppet theatre and the home of International Purves Puppets!
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Calderglen Country Park
Calderglen Country Park is a four-star tourist attraction based in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire featuring a Children's Zoo, Tropical Glasshouse, Adventure Play Area and more!
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Chatelherault Country Park
Chatelherault Country Park, a five star visitor attraction under the Visit Scotland grading scheme, has been described as a jewel in the local landscape.
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Clyde Valley Family Park
Clyde Valley Family Park is a fun day out for all the family, not just the kids brought to you by the owners of East Links Family Park!
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Cuningar Loop Woodland Park
Located in Rutherglen, across the Clyde from the Commonwealth Games Athletes' Village, Cuningar Loop has transformed 15 hectares of derelict, unused land into an attractive community greenspace!
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David Livingstone Birthplace
The David Livingstone Birthplace celebrates the birthplace and legacy of Dr David Livingstone in Blantyre and across Africa!
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Discover Amazonia
Discover Amazonia, situated within M&Ds at Strathclyde Park, is Scotland's only indoor tropical rainforest, packed full of exotic plants and animals!
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Drumpellier Country Park
Drumpellier Country Park has lots to do for a great family day out including a Visitor Centre, cafe, wildlife displays and adventure playground!
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Hamilton Park Racecourse
Hamilton Park Racecourse is an award-winning horse racing destination, with a first class season of fixtures and so much more. The venue also hosts a number of themed events through the year!
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Lanark Loch
Lanark Loch is an ideal fun day out for all the family, there is a selection of activities including fishing, pitch and putt, play area and more to keep everyone entertained!
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Low Parks Museum
Low Parks Museum in Hamilton is a 5-star museum under the Visit Scotland grading scheme, situated in the former Low Parks of the Duke of Hamilton's estates.
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M&Ds Scotlands Theme Park
M&D's is Scotland's premiere theme park featuring a huge range of rides, attractions, restaurants, indoor and outdoor activities – book tickets today!
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National Museum of Rural Life
Take in the sights, smells and sounds of a 1950s working farm, complete with dairy cows and sheep, at the National Museum of Rural Life in East Kilbride.
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New Lanark World Heritage Site
New Lanark World Heritage Site is a beautifully restored 18th century cotton mill village in Southern Scotland, close to the Falls of Clyde and only around an hour's drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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RSPB Barons Haugh Nature Reserve
RSPB Baron's Haugh is a thriving community nature reserve in Motherwell and is a real gem for wildlife and for visitors too.
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Scottish Wildlife Trust: Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve and Visitor Centre
The Scottish Wildlife Trust Falls of Clyde and Visitor Centre is nestled in the Clyde Valley and is part of the Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve.
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Strathclyde Country Park
Thousands of visitors each year enjoy the huge range of activities available at Strathclyde Country Park from sailing to sunbathing, birdwatching to cycling, water ski-ing to watching the world go by!
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Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
Summerlee, the museum of Scottish industrial life - in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire - is a VisitScotland '4 Star' visitor attraction and 'Best Working Attraction' award-winner!
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TeamSport Go Karting Glasgow Cambuslang
Spanning 450m with space for 14 go karts to race each other at a single time, amazing fun-filled days out begin at TeamSport Go Karting Cambuslang!
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The Time Capsule
The Time Capsule is Scotland's Ice Rink & Waterpark and it's no coincidence it's one of the top visitor attractions in the country. Why – because it is amazing fun for all the family!
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Valley View at Gouldings
Valley View at Gouldings is a family run business in the picturesque Clyde Valley with Restaurant, Adventure Park, Soft Play & Gift Shop!
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Wonder World Soft Play East Kilbride
Our East Kilbride venue offers families slides, go karts, climbing wall, ball pools, trampolines and much more within our extensive soft play area.
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Days Out in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Days Out you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Dams to Darnley Country Park
Dams to Darnley Country Park covers over 1300 acres of open space between the reservoirs between Barrhead and Newton Mearns, and the village of Darnley!
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Rouken Glen Park
Rouken Glen Park is one of the main tourist attractions within East Renfrewshire and is a fantastic, family friendly, greenspace which hosts a number of events through the year.
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Greenbank House and Garden
Less than a mile from the suburban bustle of Clarkston on the south side of Glasgow, Greenbank Garden is a tranquil celebration of the gardener’s art.
READ MOREDays Out in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Here's a selection of Days Out you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Linlithgow Canal Centre
Canal Cruises to Avon Aqueduct, Linlithgow Boat Trips, Tearoom, Canal Museum, Charters and Self-Drive Canal Boat Hire. Open from Easter until the end of September.
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Dynamic Earth
Dynamic Earth is a 5 star visitor experience which invites you to take a journey through time to witness the story of planet Earth. Through a series of...
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Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo is owned by The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS). The Society was founded in March 1909, and the Zoo opened in July 1913.
READ MOREDays Out in Fife
Here's a selection of Days Out you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Darnleys Distillery and Gin School
Darnley's Gin is a family owned Scottish Gin making award-winning spirit in the Kingdom of Fife on the East coast of Scotland.
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Knockhill Racing Circuit
Knockhill Racing Circuit hosts premier UK motorsport events and is a vibrant venue for motorsport related activities which the general public can enjoy.
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Aberdour Castle and Gardens
Get up close to what is possibly Scotland's oldest standing castle. Aberdour Castle was built in the 1100s and went on to serve generations of three noble families – including a Regent of Scotland!
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Here's a selection of Days Out you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art
The award-winning St Mungo Museum is a haven of tranquillity in a bustling city. This museum is named after Glasgow's patron saint, who brought the Christian faith to Scotland in the 6th century.
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Scottish Maritime Museum Dumbarton
The Scottish Maritime Museum is a four-star tourist attraction based in the west of Scotland, with sites in Irvine and Dumbarton.
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Riverside Museum
Visit the Riverside Museum for FREE and experience the wonder of Glasgow's industrial heritage in this striking building designed by internationally renowned architect Zaha Hadid.
READ MOREDays Out in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of Days Out you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Pandamonium Soft Play Centre
Pandamonium Play Centre in Erskine includes a state of the art play area for over 4’s with a large frame with drop slide, multi-lane slide, go karts, sports area, trampolines and a bouncy castle!
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Kilmacolm Farm Tours
Experience a fantastic farm animal safari from a purpose built 14 seater all weather trailer where you can enjoy the panoramic 360 degree views of this working farm in Kilmacolm!
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Weavers Cottage
Step into Weaver's Cottage and be transported back to the days when Kilbarchan was at the heart of the thriving Scottish textile industry!
READ MOREDays Out in Stirling and Falkirk
Here's a selection of Days Out you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
The Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre
Stand shoulder to shoulder with Robert the Bruce on the site of his greatest victory.
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Cowanes Hospital
Cowane’s Hospital is a 17th Century Almshouse in the historic city of Stirling and is located in the area known as Top o’ the Town, just below Stirling Castle
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The Great Trossachs Forest
Equal in size to Glasgow, The Great Trossachs Forest is one of the most significant woodland regeneration projects to take place in the UK for a generation.
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Auchingarrich Wildlife and Adventure Park
Whatever the weather you'll find plenty to see and do at Auchingarrich Wildlife and Adventure Park, with activities for all ages indoors and out.
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Ayr Racecourse
Ayr Racecourse is a Visit Scotland 5* Attraction and Scotland's Premier Racecourse!
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Brodick Castle, Garden and Country Park
Gardens, woodland, waterfalls and a castle packed with treasures make Brodick Castle, Garden and Country Park a must-visit on Arran!
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Culzean Castle and Country Park
With a dramatic clifftop setting, Robert Adam architecture, fascinating history & beautiful surrounds, Culzean Castle and Country Park is one of Scotland's best days out!
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Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life & Costume
Dalgarven Mill is a treasure trove, created in a group of outstanding historical industrial buildings in a beautiful rural location in Ayrshire!
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Dean Castle Country Park
Nestled in the heart of Kilmarnock, Dean Castle Country Park is a fantastic free day out for all the family!
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Dumfries House
Dumfries House is one of Britain's most beautiful stately homes. Set in 2,000 acres, the stunning Estate and 18th-century house with its unrivalled collection of furniture has something for everyone!
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Dundonald Castle and Visitor Centre
War and romance, smuggling and heroism, tales of the supernatural and more – Royal Dundonald Castle is one of Scotland's most unexplored and fascinating treasures!
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Eglinton Country Park
Spring, summer, autumn and winter - the beauty of Eglinton Country Park is on your doorstep!
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Heads of Ayr Farm Park
The Award Winning Heads of Ayr Farm Park - providing fun for the whole family since 1993.Acres of outdoor space to explore with Play Parks, Bumper Boats...
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Kelburn Estate & Country Centre
A 13th Century castle that's had an amazing makeover courtesy of a team of Brazilian artists, the estate also features dramatic walks, breathtaking gardens and many features of historical interest!
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Langside Alpacas
Langside Alpacas are a small farm 35 minutes from Glasgow with a herd of friendly alpacas running a range of activities so visitors can spend getting to know all about alpacas.
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Perth Racecourse
An intimate racecourse, in the heart of Scotland, which quite literally let's you feel the hooves on the track!
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Pirate Petes Family Entertainment Centre
Pirate Pete's Family Entertainment Centre in Ayr is one of the biggest 4 star play centre's in Scotland and it's jam packed full of fun!There is plenty...
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Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Set in 10 acres of Burns' beloved Alloway countryside, the museum provides a unique encounter with Scotland's favourite son!
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The Scottish Maritime Museum is a four-star tourist attraction based in the west of Scotland, with sites in Irvine and Dumbarton.
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