Biggar
Things to do in Biggar, Lanarkshire
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Biggar has a good cluster of places to eat, from casual cafés to more formal dining. Errington's Barn Ltd is rated 4.4 from around 919 reviews, while Tinto Hill Tea Room holds 4.7 from 419 reviews. The town also has chain options including Starbucks and Burger King, alongside independent spots like Townhead café and The Good Breakfast. This spread suggests you can eat well without fussing too much about where to go.
The Biggar Puppet Theatre is rated 4.9 from 122 reviews and offers something unusual for a town of this size. The Carmichael Visitor Centre, rated 4.5 from 13 reviews, provides another reason to stop. Between these draws and the decent choice of accommodation and eating places, Biggar functions as a solid base for a visit to South Lanarkshire.
Where to stay in Biggar(7)
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For somewhere to stay, there are eight hotels and guest houses to choose from. Cornhill Castle is the most reviewed at 4.6 from 779 reviews, with The Elphinstone Hotel at 4.5 from 553 reviews and Days Inn Abington at 4.0 from 755 reviews also carrying substantial track records. Blacksheep House stands out with a 4.9 rating, though from fewer reviews. If you prefer to camp or park a caravan, three sites operate locally: Biggar Park Caravan and Camping (4.4 from 164 reviews), Wiston Lodge (4.6 from 38 reviews), and Lettershaws Farm (4.2 from 73 reviews).
Blacksheep House
Blacksheep House, Biggar
B&B at No 4
4 Gibsons Close, Biggar
Cornhill Castle
Cornhill Castle, Biggar
Days Inn Abington
Welcome Break Service Area J13, Biggar
Shieldhill Castle Hotel
Shieldhill Road, Biggar
The Elphinstone Hotel
145 High Street, Biggar
Tinto House Hotel
44 Biggar Road, Biggar
Things to Do in Biggar(2)
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Attractions Near Biggar
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6 mi
Lanark Loch
Lanark · ⭐ 4.5
6 mi
Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve
New Lanark · ⭐ 4.8
11 mi
The Bubbles Factory
Carluke · ⭐ 4.3
15 mi
The Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway
Leadhills · ⭐ 4.7
16 mi
Wishaw Sports Centre
Wishaw · ⭐ 4.1
16 mi
Museum of Lead Mining
Wanlockhead · ⭐ 4.6
16 mi
Pitstop
West Calder · ⭐ 4.5
17 mi
Strathaven Park
Strathaven · ⭐ 4.7
Camping in Biggar(3)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Biggar
All cottages in Biggar →Mill Hill and Barjols Holidays - Barjols Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £533
The Railway Sleeper
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £597
Harperfield Chalet
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £907
The Shieling
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £477
Blueacres
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £373
Castlegate
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £457
The Parlour
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £567
The Hayloft
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £443
Common questions about Biggar
How many campsites are there in Biggar?
We list 3 campsites in and around Biggar, of which 3 take tents and 1 offer glamping.
Where can I stay in Biggar?
We list 7 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Biggar.
What is there to do in Biggar?
We list 2 attractions and things to do in and around Biggar.
Where can I eat in Biggar?
We list 12 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Biggar.
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