Things to Do in South Lanarkshire
12 attractions and days out
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Sports Facilities
Wishaw Sports Centre
This North Lanarkshire sports venue offers active family fun with onsite parking and a restaurant, though facilities are limited with no wheelchair access or baby changing areas available.
National Parks & Reserves
RSPB Scotland Barons Haugh Nature Reserve
This wheelchair-accessible Motherwell nature reserve offers families the chance to spot diverse wildlife across its peaceful habitats, with parking available and picnic areas for outdoor dining.
Parks & Play Areas
Chatelherault Country Park
This sprawling 500-acre South Lanarkshire estate combines beautiful walks through ancient woodlands with a fascinating heritage exhibition, all fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
Indoor Soft Play
Rainforest Adventure Motherwell
This indoor adventure venue features multi-level soft play for all ages, an exciting Sky Walk experience, and football pitches, with an onsite restaurant plus facilities including parking and baby changing.
Museums & Galleries
North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
Explore the rich local history of North Lanarkshire through engaging exhibits at this accessible museum, which offers onsite parking, snacks and facilities for wheelchair users.
Cinema & Theatre
Vue Hamilton
This 9-screen cinema complex at Palace Towers delivers the latest blockbusters with wheelchair access, onsite parking and snack bar facilities for the whole family to enjoy.
Climbing & Bouldering
Hang on climbing
Scale vertical walls and test your skills at this indoor climbing centre where adventurous families can tackle challenging routes together in a safe, supervised environment.
Swimming & Leisure Centres
Aquatec Motherwell
Make a splash at this lively leisure centre featuring a fun pool with waterslide, relaxing spa facilities and beachside zone. Onsite parking and dining available for active family days out.
Parks & Play Areas
Strathclyde Country Park
This expansive parkland offers family-friendly outdoor adventures with excellent facilities including accessible toilets, baby changing rooms and onsite parking for a comfortable visit.
Ice & Roller Skating
Hamilton Ice Rink
Experience the thrill of ice skating, hockey and traditional curling on six dedicated sheets at this popular winter sports venue. Onsite catering available, with activities for juniors and beginners alike.
Indoor Soft Play
The Bubbles Factory
Let your little ones burn off energy at this indoor soft play venue on Hamilton Street, complete with an onsite restaurant for refuelling. Nearby parking and toilets available, though no baby changing facilities.
Swimming & Leisure Centres
Hamilton Water Palace
Aquatic adventure awaits with thrilling flumes, wave rapids and a gentle lazy river alongside a dedicated pirate-themed zone for little ones, plus full wheelchair and pushchair access throughout.
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