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.FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT
27 FEB – 11 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
3 & 4 and 10 & 11 MARCH, 12 - 4pm
Join us for some Fair Trade fun with a mini trail through the exhibition areas. Activities included with a Visitor Centre ticket.
MUSIC IN LANARK CONCERT
NEMTSOV DUO: Wednesday 14th March 2012 at 7.30 in The Institute at New Lanark (the main Visitor Centre building). Brother and sister Mikhail (cello) and Elena (piano) from St Petersburg have played together from early childhood, and are winners of the 2010 Tunnell Trust Award of a concert tour of Scotland. Entry £10
For further information and to book Music In Lanark concert tickets click here!
MOTHER’S DAY
18 MARCH, 12 - 4pm
FREE entry for mums with a full paying child. Kids' card making craft activities included with a Visitor Centre ticket.
SPRING HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
1 – 15 APRIL, 12–4pm
Kids can have fun dressing up and enjoying old-fashioned games during the holiday period at New Lanark. Activities included with a Visitor Centre ticket.
EASTER FUN!
8 & 9 APRIL, 12 – 4pm
Kids will love the Easter Holiday weekend at New Lanark with our great activities. Take part in our Easter Trail and enjoy story telling for all ages. Activities included with a Visitor Centre ticket.
CD AND RECORD FAIR
Sunday 29 April 2012, 11am to 5pm
New Lanark Visitor Centre (River Room - adjacent to reception area)
The CD & Record Fair is the ideal opportunity to browse through a wide selection of music and add to your collection.
FREE entry to the Fair
HOLIDAY MONDAY FOOD & GIFT FAIR
7 MAY, 11am - 5pm
With over 50 stalls, indoors and outdoors, our Food and Gift Fair offers the ideal opportunity to get 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!
FATHER’S DAY FUN!
17 JUNE, 12 - 4pm
FREE entry for dads with every full paying child! Kids' craft and colouring activities will be available in the Visitor Centre.
MIDSUMMER ON THE ROOF GARDEN
17 JUNE, 5pm - 8pm
Join us for this special evening event on Scotland’s largest roof garden and enjoy the Roof Garden in full bloom, a glass of wine/soft drink, live musical entertainment, solar-gazing, 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 AND RECORD FAIR
Sunday 8 July 2012, 11am to 5pm
New Lanark Visitor Centre (River Room - adjacent to reception area)
The CD & Record Fair is the ideal opportunity to browse through a wide selection of music and add to your collection.
FREE entry to the Fair
CLYDE STRIDE ULTRA MARATHON
Saturday 21st July 2012
The Clyde Stride 40 Mile Ultra Marathon follows the course of The Clyde Walkway along the River Clyde from Glasgow through Hamilton, Strathclyde Park, Lanark and New Lanark. The finishing line is in New Lanark World Heritage Site (adjacent to the entrance to SWT Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve). The race starts in Partick, Glasgow at 9am with the runners expected to be crossing the finishing line in New Lanark from around 1.30pm onwards. Come and welcome them across the finishing line! For more information about this race click here.
VICTORIAN FAIR
2 SEPTEMBER, 12-5pm
This huge annual Street Fair offers a wide variety live entertainment including music, singing, dancing, Birds of Prey display, juggling, face-painting, a wide range of craft and gift stalls and much, 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!
OCTOBER HOLIDAYS AT NEW LANARK
13 – 21 OCTOBER, 12–4 pm
Visit us during the October break and try your hand at some craft activities. 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 AND RECORD FAIR
Sunday 14 October 2012, 11am to 5pm
New Lanark Visitor Centre (River Room - adjacent to reception area)
The CD & Record Fair is the ideal opportunity to browse through a wide selection of music and add to your collection.
FREE entry to the Fair
HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES
27 & 28 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.
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 & craft from paintings & jewellery to handbags & organic soaps. Free entry to the fair!
FALLS OF CLYDE
For the best chance to see Corra Linn and Bonnington Linn at their most spectacular, the Scottish Wildlife Trust recommends that you come to the reserve within a day of heavy rain, especially if the ground is already wet. Please call the Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre on 01555 665262 for any further information or visit the SWT website - click here!
