Blantyre
Things to do in Blantyre, Lanarkshire
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Blantyre is a town in South Lanarkshire, situated south of Glasgow. It developed as an industrial settlement in the 19th century and is known as the birthplace of the explorer and missionary David Livingstone.
Where to stay in Blantyre
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The Parkville Hotel
296 Glasgow Road, Hamilton
Stonefield Rooms
225 Glasgow Road, High Blantyre
Crossbasket Castle, Hotel & Restaurant
Crossbasket Estate, High Blantyre
Hampton By Hilton Hamilton Park
Bothwell Road, Hamilton
Innkeepers Lodge Glasgow Strathclyde Park
Strathclyde Park Toby Carvery, Motherwell
Holiday Inn Express Strathclyde Park M74 JCT 5
Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell
The Villa Hotel
49-51 Burnbank Road, Hamilton
Angels Hotel
114 Main Street, Uddingston
Things to Do in Blantyre(1)
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The David Livingstone Birthplace is a museum dedicated to the life and expeditions of the explorer. The Georgian tenement flat where he was born has been restored and documents his journeys across Africa.
Where to Eat in Blantyre(3)
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Blantyre LIFE Cafe serves food and drink in a community setting. T.A.C.T. Hall and Happy Season are also available for dining in the town.
Attractions Near Blantyre
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2 mi
Glasgow Club Easterhouse Pool
Glasgow · ⭐ 4.3
2 mi
Ibrox Stadium Tour
Glasgow · ⭐ 4.3
2 mi
Strathclyde Country Park
Motherwell · ⭐ 4.3
2 mi
Amazonia
Motherwell · ⭐ 4.0
2 mi
M&D's Scotland's Theme Park
Motherwell · ⭐ 3.9
2 mi
Hamilton Water Palace
Hamilton · ⭐ 3.7
3 mi
Hamilton Ice Rink
Hamilton · ⭐ 4.5
3 mi
Combat City Cambuslang
Cambuslang · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Blantyre
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Strathclyde Country Park
⭐ 4.3
Strathclyde Country Park
⭐ 4.3
Strathclyde Country Park Club Campsite
⭐ 4.3 · from £26/night
M and D's Theme Park
⭐ 3.9 · from £15/night
Craigendmuir Park
from £24/night
Red Deer Village Holiday Park
⭐ 4.2 · from £24/night
Red Deer Village Holiday Park
⭐ 4.2
Eden Leisure Village
⭐ 4.8 · from £38/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Blantyre
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3 bed · sleeps 6
Kirklea
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £847
Chancellor House
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £1,292
Teviotdale House
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £1,292
Bell Apartment
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,292
High Street Apartment
2 bed · sleeps 5 · from £1,292
Bell Street Apartment
1 bed · sleeps 3 · from £1,292
Albion Gate Five
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £1,322
Common questions about Blantyre
What is there to do in Blantyre?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Blantyre.
Where can I eat in Blantyre?
We list 3 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Blantyre.
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