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.
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.
FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT
22 FEB – 7 MARCH
Join us in celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight at New Lanark with Fairtrade goodies on sale in the Gift Shop and some Fairtrade refreshments available in the Mill Pantry coffee shop.
FAIRTRADE FUN WEEKENDS
27 & 28 FEB + 6 & 7 MAR 12- 4pm
Join us for some activities including our ‘design a poster’ competition and the chance to win Fairtrade footballs and skipping ropes. There will be a mini trail through the exhibits. Activities included with a Visitor Centre ticket.
MOTHER'S DAY MADNESS!
14 MARCH 12- 4pm
FREE entry for mums with a full paying child. Children’s card making included with a Visitor Centre ticket.
EASTER EGGTRAVAGANZA!
4 & 5 APRIL 12 – 4pm
There’s a lot to do at New Lanark over the Easter Holiday weekend with Easter themed activities, quizzes for kids, and the opportunity to meet out Easter clown! Activities included with a Visitor Centre ticket!
SPRING HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
2 – 18 APRIL 12-4pm
Kids can try some dressing up and old-fashioned games during the holiday period at New Lanark. Activities included with a Visitor Centre ticket.
HOLIDAY MONDAY FOOD & GIFT FAIR
3 MAY 11am - 5pm
With over 50 stalls, our Food and Gift Fair offers the ideal opportunity to buy food, drink, gifts and crafts. Fill up your cupboards with fresh farm produce and indulge yourself with everything from handmade luxury chocolates to jewellery. Entry to the Fair is FREE!
CD & RECORD FAIR
30 MAY 11am - 5pm
Take time to look through a wide selection of CDs and records to add to your collection. Free entry.
LANIMER DAY (LANARK)
10 JUNE
Huge annual celebration takes place in the town of Lanark. Please note that on this day road closures in the town will be in place and may result in delays to your journey to New Lanark. For more information visit - www.lanarklanimers.co.uk
FATHER'S DAY FUN
20 JUNE 12-4pm
FREE entry for dads with every full paying child! Kid’s craft and colouring in activities are in the Visitor Centre.
MIDSUMMER EVE ON THE ROOF GARDEN
20 JUNE 5pm - 8pm
Join us for this special evening event on Scotland’s largest roof garden and enjoy the garden in full bloom, a glass of wine/soft drink, live musical entertainment, flower arranging demonstrations, and visit the plant stall. This event is run in partnership with Scotland’s Gardens Scheme.
Admission is only £5 per person (includes glass of wine/soft drink). Call us now to book your ticket - 01555 661345 or purchase from the New Lanark Gift Shop.
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.
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 flying displays, 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.
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.
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.
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
November - date tbc
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
