Events at New Lanark
Every year we organise a wide variety of exciting events in the Visitor Centre and Hotel. If you are thinking of visiting New Lanark soon, why not combine your visit to the village with one of our events?If you are interested in events at New Lanark, receive regular reminders about our events by filling in this form or download the full programme of events using the download link on the right.
CD & RECORD FAIR
7 AUGUST 11am - 5pm
Take time to look through a wide selection of CDs and records to add to your collection. Free entry.
UNISON FAMILY FUN DAY
SUNDAY 29 AUGUST, 11am - 5pm
Come and enjoy a day of family fun with UNISON. Bring the family to enjoy some free activities such as a bouncy castle, face painting and live musical entertainment.
There will be the opportunity to find out more about the UNISON trade union.
Standard entry prices will apply to all other Visitor Centre exhibition areas.
VICTORIAN FAIR
5 SEPTEMBER 12- 5pm
This huge annual Street Fair offers a wide variety of LIVE entertainment including music, singing, dancing, Birds of Prey display, juggling, face-painting, a range of craft and gift stalls, and much more! A fantastic family day out and great value too – only £5 per car parking fee with funds raised going to support local charity!
Please note that access for vehicles to the village is restricted on this day, however there is ample parking available in the main car park and a complimentary shuttle-bus (accessible for wheelchair use) will run regularly between the car park and village.
EDINBURGH WOOLLEN MILL SALE
25 September - 24 October
Visit the Edinburgh Woollen Mill store during its Autumn sale to take advantage of some superb discounts.
A CELEBRATION OF SCOTTISH HERITAGE: TEXTILE EXHIBITION
2 - 31st October
Be inspired and visit this wonderful textile exhibition of 24 beautifully handcrafted felt standards, created by The Scottish Felters, a branch of the International Feltmakers Association. Each panel depicts a unique aspect of Scotland's culture and heritage. Access to the Exhibition is included with a Visitor Centre ticket.
CD & RECORD FAIR
3 OCTOBER 11am – 5pm
Take time to look through a wide selection of CDs and records to add to your collection. Free entry.
MUSIC IN LANARK JAZZ CONCERT
3 OCTOBER 7.30pm start
Enjoy an evening of live jazz music in the Gallery Room at New Lanark Visitor Centre. For further details call 01555 663290.
A STITCH IN TIME
9 – 17 OCTOBER 12-4pm
Visit us during the October break and try your hand at some textile craft activities. Kids and adults can try out some hand knitting with wool spun at New Lanark Mills. Kids can also enjoy trying out some old-fashioned games and dressing up in the Historic Classroom. Activities included with a Visitor Centre ticket.
HALLOWEEN
30 & 31 October 12-4pm
Join in the fun with some Halloween craft activities including mask making and colouring in. Activities included with a Visitor Centre ticket.
WINTER FOOD & GIFT FAIR
SATURDAY 6th & SUNDAY 7th NOVEMBER, 11am - 5pm
This is the perfect opportunity to stock up for Christmas. Escape the high street and buy great quality food & drink. Plus loads of gift stalls with a huge range of arts & crafts, from paintings & jewellery to handbags & organic soaps. FREE entry
MILLWORKERS REUNITED PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
As part of your visit to New Lanark Visitor Centre you can take advantage of the opportunity to see our temporary Millworkers Reunited photographic exhibtion of millworkers through the years.
Entrance to the exhibition is included with your Visitor Centre ticket.
As this is a temporary exhibition we recommend you contact us on 01555 661345 before travelling to ensure access is available.
