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.
THE NEW LANARK ROOF GARDEN
High above the historic village, on the roof of Mill No 2, our amazing Roof Garden and Viewing Platform offer superb seasonally changing views. Come and see the World Heritage Site as you've never seen it before!
A mini nature trail quiz is available to encourage children to discover the garden and its hidden sculptures.
The Roof Garden is part of the New Lanark Visitor Centre and is open every day from 10.30am - 5pm. Entrance is via the main Reception in the Institute, where you can buy Visitor Centre Passport Tickets.
CD & RECORD FAIR
Sunday 12th July, 11am-5pm
Come and take the opportunity to add to your music collection from a wide selection of CDs & Records. FREE entry to the Fair located in the River Room next to the Visitor Centre reception.
WATERFALL DAYS
Sunday 2nd & Monday 3rd August
Come and visit the Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve and view the majestic waterfalls in full spate. There is also live CCTV at the Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre.
Please note that you may want to confirm that the waterfalls will be in full flow before travelling. Call the Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre on - 01555 665262.
VICTORIAN FAIR
Sunday 6th September, 12-5pm
This huge annual event is set to be bigger and better in this year of the Homecoming. There'll be fantastic family entertainment including live music, singing, dancing, and street theatre. Enjoy the antics of our clowns, magicians and Can Can dancers, plus there'll be many crafts stalls to look round too! Come and enjoy our Victorian Fair for a truly memorable day out.
DOORS OPEN DAY
13 September, 12pm - 4.30pm
Come and see inside several buildings not usually open to the public for free in association with South Lanarkshire's Doors Open Day.
DOUBLE ROW - MUSEUM STAIR
The best preserved example of a worker's house which was ihabited until the 1970s. The Museum Stair gives an impression of living conditions before New Lanark housing interiors were modernised.
THE COUNTING HOUSE
Built in the early 1800s, the Counting House was added to Caithness Row as an office for Robert Owen. It was built with a curved front and gave excellent views over the village enabling Owen to keep a close eye on his workforce.
VILLAGE HALL
Built in 1898 as the village church, its closure in 1971 followed the closure of the mills in 1968. It is now used as a community hall by the villagers.
*Please note that the above buildings are not wheelchair accessible and due to their historic status cannot be adapted.
PAST TIME PLAYTIME
Saturday 10th - Sunday 18th October, 12pm to 4pm
Lots of fun throughout the October holidays. Try old-fashioned toys and get stuck into our crafty workshops. FREE with a Visitor Centre ticket. Activities may vary.
MILLWORKERS REUNITED!
Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th October
Come and join us to celebrate the work of millworkers from the recent and distant pasts. Discover details of ancestral links to the mills, research your family history and our costumed guides will take you on a tour of this fascinating site. New Lanark is pleased to host this event as part of Homecoming Scotland 2009 programme. For more information contact trust@newlanark.org
CD & RECORD FAIR
Sunday 18th October, 11am-5pm
Come and take the opportunity to add to your music collection from a wide selection of CDs & Records. FREE entry to the Fair located in the River Room next to the Visitor Centre reception.
HALLOWEEN CAPERS
Saturday 31st October - Sunday 1st November, 12pm - 4pm
Join in the fun with some spooky Halloween antics at New Lanark including crafty workshops and old fashioned toys! Activities included with a Visitor Centre ticket
WINTER FOOD & GIFT FAIR
November - Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th November, 11am - 5pm
The perfect opportunity to stock up for Christmas. Escape the high street and buy great quality farm and speciality produce. Plus loads of gift stalls with a huge range of arts & crafts, from paintings and jewellery to handbags and organic soaps. FREE entry!
