Explore Lanark, New Lanark and the Falls of Clyde this spring

The Easter Holidays are almost here already! Whilst it might be a spring like no other, there are still stunning local landscapes and attractions to enjoy safely. 

Lanark boasts a number of 'free to visit' outdoor attractions including:  Langloch Farm, Lanark Loch, Falls of Clyde, Castlebank Park, Lanark Racecourse and New Lanark World Heritage Site.

For a longer walk amidst the stunning backdrop of the River Clyde, locals can appreciate a stroll through the beautiful buildings in the historic New Lanark before setting out along the tree lined Clyde Walkway to the spectacular Falls of Clyde. For a more peaceful waterside setting, a walk around Lanark Loch is ideal for adults and children alike. 

Young explorers can enjoy the free 'Castlebank Carrot Quest' from 2nd - 18th April 2021 with 10 carrot 'spoons' hidden around Castlebank Park. Click here to download the free PDF trail.

Children aged 3-10 can also enjoy woodland 'Gruffalo Trail' pony rides with Scottish Equi Centre on Fridays, Saturday and Sundays. Click here to find out more.

The 'Babes in the Wood' weekly nature preschool sessions by Wild Things return on 20th April with a free open day, for which booking is essential. Click here to find out more.

Theatre fans can enjoy a digital 'Musicals' trail around Lanark, hosted by Lanark Amateur Musical Society. Click here for more information.

Lanark Tennis Club coaching sessions resume from the end of March and special 'Easter Holiday' sessions are available for kids and 'free' sessions on 3rd & 4th April (limited numbers). Booking is essential so please click here for more information. 

For those looking for online events, check out the CCI Gardeners' DEN session on Introduction to Honeybees on 6th April from 10am.

Tolbooth Lanark will reopen on 26th April with a new exhibition, Close Encounters. Visitors will be able to see the original illustrations by Kirsten Harris, drawn specially for the newly installed information panels in the twelve closes, whilst Ronnie Cruwys will be exhibiting her new drawings depicting the rear of the closes.

Many other local businesses will reopen on 26th April in line with national restrictions easing, for more information on businesses in Lanark please click here.

Click here to view 'What's On' in Lanark and 'Things to do'.