7 Free Days Out and Things to Do With Kids in North Lanarkshire
I'm still adding to this list, so keep checking back, please get in touch if you've got any hidden gems to recommend, or if you have a picture to replace any that I'm missing (ie the places that have words). As a thank you, I'll send a 20% money off voucher to spend in the shop for anything that gets used.
I've tried to make sure that all the details on here are up to date, but please do double check on the websites I've linked to before you travel in case anything has changed. Although I'd love to be able to travel to every place on here, time and practicalities dictate that I've sourced a lot of information from 3rd parties so some information might be incorrect (Please let me know if you spot anything that is so that I can amend it).
Especially important: double check parking costs to avoid any nasty surprises on a day out that was supposed to be cheap, and obviously, be careful if you're visiting places with kids, especially where the terrain is dangerous (ruins, cliffs, beaches, slippy paths etc).
Happy adventuring!
An extensive museum telling the social history of the people in the industrial town. There's things for kids including an adventure playpark, heritage tramway, cottages decorated in the style of bygone days.
Adventure playgrounds, beautiful walks, plenty of wildlife to spot. You can pay to hire family fun boats or bikes.
500 acres of moorlands, woodlands and grasslands. There are 2 lochs, an adventure playground, a peace garden, and seasonal funboat hire.
As well as the local history element to the museum, there's outdoor play equipment, a viewing tower, and a climb thru time exhibit. Check the website for activities including bookbug, and crafts.
A new park has been opened in Ravenscraig, at the site of the former steelworks. It includes a playground, a sensory garden, and lots of open space.
More than 40 hectares has been turned into a haven for wildlife for animals including roe deer, badgers, foxes, and Kestrels. There are 10km of trails to help you explore.
Explore the parkland, including an adventure playground, walled garden, fountain, visitor centre, and cafe.
You know what the kids would love to be filling in as you're exploring new places? An epic activity pack! And it should be filled with easy activity ideas, and stickers, and personalised!
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