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Family days out

Things to do in South Lanarkshire with kids.

Covering Hamilton, East Kilbride, Lanark, Rutherglen, Cambuslang, Carluke, Larkhall, Biggar

The best family days out in South Lanarkshire — 41 places to explore, from soft play and farm parks to holiday clubs and theatre. Filter by age, price and indoor or outdoor to plan your day.

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Makaton
4.3(688)

Days out & attractions

Air Thrill East Kilbride

Glasgow

Air Thrill East Kilbride is an amusement center offering indoor activities and entertainment for families.

Indoor & outdoor
4.9(20)

Farms & animals

Bardykes Farm

Glasgow

Bardykes Farm is a working farm in Glasgow offering visitors a chance to experience rural life.

Outdoor
4.8(181)

Museums & galleries

Biggar & Upper Clydesdale Museum

Biggar

Biggar & Upper Clydesdale Museum is a museum exploring the history and heritage of the local area.

Indoor
4.5(83)

Theatre & shows

Biggar Corn Exchange

Biggar

Biggar Corn Exchange is a performing arts venue hosting theatre productions and community events.

Indoor
4.7(93)

Days out & attractions

Cafe Ceramico

Glasgow

Cafe Ceramico is a creative space in East Kilbride where visitors can enjoy ceramics activities and refreshments.

Indoor
4.6(3596)

Play parks

Calderglen Country Park and Zoo

Glasgow

Parkland around Torrance House hosting a children's zoo, ornamental gardens and adventure play area.

Outdoor🐶 Dog friendly
4.6(54)

Play parks

Carmichael Estate

Biggar

Carmichael Estate near Biggar offers a cottage, butcher shop, bistro, food store and park all in one countryside location.

Outdoor🐶 Dog friendlyFree
4.7(63)

Farms & animals

Clark’s Little Ark

Sanquhar

Clark's Little Ark is a pet care service in Sanquhar offering professional care for your animals.

Outdoor🐶 Dog friendly
5.0(11)

Farms & animals

Clyde Cycle Park

Glasgow

Clyde Cycle Park is a cycling park in Glasgow where you can enjoy cycling activities.

OutdoorFree
4.5(1232)

Zoos & aquariums

Clyde Valley Family Park

Carluke

Clyde Valley Family Park is a zoo and amusement park in Carluke offering family-friendly activities.

Indoor & outdoor
4.6(1738)

Play parks

Cuningar Loop

Glasgow

Ample park with a bouldering area, plus a bike track, exercise equipment & modern sculptures.

Outdoor
4.4(701)

Museums & galleries

David Livingstone Birthplace

Glasgow

Artefacts from Livingstone's African expeditions in a tenement owned by National Trust for Scotland.

Indoor
4.4(426)

Days out & attractions

East Kilbride Ice Rink

Glasgow

Rink offering family ice-skating sessions and lively nights with DJ sets, plus lessons and curling.

Indoor & outdoor
4.1(141)

Days out & attractions

Electric Thrill Adventure Golf, Arcade, American Style Diner & Party Venue

Glasgow

Adventure golf, arcade games and American diner in one venue with party facilities in East Kilbride.

Indoor & outdoor
4.2(3037)

Soft play

Flip Out Glasgow

Glasgow

Flip Out Glasgow is an indoor playground in Rutherglen offering sports activities and play equipment for kids.

Indoor
4.2(3037)

Trampoline park

Flip Out Rutherglen

Glasgow

Flip Out Rutherglen is an indoor playground offering sports activities and play facilities in Rutherglen.

Indoor
4.5(143)

Days out & attractions

Hamilton Ice Rink

Hamilton

Established rink for sports from curling to skating and ice hockey, plus squash and restaurant/bar.

Indoor & outdoor
4.3(370)

Multi-sport camp

Hamilton Palace Sports Grounds

Hamilton

Hamilton Palace Sports Grounds is a sports complex in Hamilton offering various sporting activities and facilities.

Indoor & outdoor
4.4(415)

Days out & attractions

Kids Complex

Glasgow

Kids Complex is an amusement centre and childcare facility in Cambuslang offering activities for children.

Indoor & outdoor
4.5(43)

Farms & animals

Kingston Gymnastics Kinning Park

Glasgow

Kingston Gymnastics Kinning Park is a sports club offering gymnastics activities in Kinning Park.

Indoor & outdoor
4.5(270)

Play parks

Lanark Loch

Lanark

Lanark Loch is a park in Lanark offering outdoor space for families to explore and enjoy.

Outdoor
4.5(346)

Theatre & shows

Lanark Memorial Hall

Lanark

Lanark Memorial Hall is a multi-purpose venue hosting performances, cultural events, films and celebrations.

Indoor
4.7(146)

Farms & animals

Langloch Farm

Lanark

Langloch Farm is a farm-based venue near Lanark with a tea house, garden and cafe.

Outdoor🐶 Dog friendly
3.3(127)

Days out & attractions

Lollipop Land

Glasgow

Lollipop Land is an amusement centre in East Kilbride offering fun activities for children.

Indoor & outdoor