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.
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, juggling, face-painting, a range of craft and gift stalls, and much more! There will also be a bouncy castle and a merry-go-round for children, plus both children and adults can have a go walking on water in the aqua-spheres. A fantastic family day out and great value too – £5 per car parking fee with funds raised going to support local charity! Please note that charges apply for some activities.
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 between 11am and 5.30pm.
DOORS OPEN DAY
SUNDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER, 12-4pm
Visit New Lanark World Heritage Site on this day and see inside 3 buildings not normally open to visitors:
Double Row - The "Museum Stair"
This tenement stair was inhabited until the 1970s. It is a Scheduled Monument, and will be retained as an example of industrial housing from an earlier age at New Lanark. The rest of the millworkers' housing has been internally modernised, to meet the needs of New Lanark's resident population.
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. The office houses an iron safe which protected the weekly wages of the workforce and gave the building its distinctive name.
Village Hall
Built in 1898 as the village church, its closure in 1971 followed the closure of the New Lanark Mills. It is now used as a community hall by villagers.
Access to the above areas is free. Please note that the above historic buildings are unable to be adapted for wheelchairs. The New Lanark Visitor Centre is fully accessible for visitors with mobility difficulties and wheelchair users. A great value Passport ticket is available for entry to all the Visitor Centre exhibition areas.
PRIMARY SCHOOLS BOOK FESTIVAL 2010
15 & 16 SEPTEMBER
Bring your class along to this year's book festival. We have 4 fantastic authors for you to meet. Catherine MacPhail is back by popular demand for another fun-filled session. We are also very pleased to welcome Catherine Rayner, Margaret Ryan and Joan Lennon. Entry is only £2.50 per pupil. Your school may also qualify for a travel subsidy to attend this event. Contact the Booking Team now for more information: Tel 01555 661 345
EDINBURGH WOOLLEN MILL SALE
25 September - 24 October
Visit the Edinburgh Woollen Mill store during its Autumn sale to take advantage of some superb discounts.
A CELEBRATION OF SCOTTISH HERITAGE: TEXTILE EXHIBITION
5 - 31st OCTOBER
Be inspired and visit this wonderful textile exhibition of 24 beautifully handcrafted felt standards, created by The Scottish Felters, a branch of the International Feltmakers Association. Each panel depicts a unique aspect of Scotland's culture and heritage. Access to the Exhibition is included with a Visitor Centre ticket.
MUSIC IN LANARK JAZZ CONCERT
3 OCTOBER 7.30pm start
Enjoy an evening of live jazz music in the Gallery Room at New Lanark Visitor Centre. For further details call 01555 663290.
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.
GO WACKY WITH WOOL - LEARN FELTING
9th OCTOBER
Get crafty this October school holiday at New Lanark and book a place on one of our exciting new felting workshops. Two workshops are available: Magic Pictures in Felt (Min. age 8 +) and Felt Jewellery (Min. age 10 +). Each workshop lasts 2 hours and is led by a wonderful master felter, Ewa Kuniczak. Price: Child (16 & Under) £8 / Adult £12. Discounts are available if you wish to make a day of it and attend both workshops and/or come to the Visitor Centre. Spaces are limited so call the Booking Team now: 01555 661 345
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.
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
SATURDAY 6th & SUNDAY 7th NOVEMBER, 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
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.
