Things to do & places to visit in North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom

North Lanarkshire #86 destination in United Kingdom 2023. The average rating score is 3.88 based on 4.401 traveler reviews, of 30 attractions. Timezone: Europe/London, current date and time: Monday, May 06, 2024, 4:33.

Top things to do (20)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 World of Wings Birds of Prey Centre (729 reviews)
- Absolutely the best activity we did on our 7 day trip to Scotland
Monday: Zoos

We are Scotland's largest birds of prey centre. There are over 70 birds to see and fantastic flying displays every day. Our birds include eagles, falcons, owls, hawks, vultures and parrots. We are open from 10am till 4.30pm and the displays are at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. The centre is open Thursday to Sunday. We do experiences where you can handle and fly the birds (booking required). Come and sample our home cooking at The Cabin Cafe. See more..
5.0 Buzz Bingo Cumbernauld And Slots Room (9 reviews)
- Amazing
Monday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Casinos

We've got bingo, slots, food and drink. Whether you like having fun playing bingo or on our £500 Jackpot machines, we've got lots of choice for you. We've also got some really great food and drink available too. So if you want to just pop in for a chat and a coffee, or win some serious cash jackpots, it's up to you. We've got it all. See more..
5.0 The Golf Asylum (9 reviews)
- Golf asylum
Monday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Sports Complexes

OUR STORY Unfortunately the climate in Scotland doesn’t often lend itself to being very productive to improving your game and staying sharp in poor weather so we thought – why not build something that lets us as golfers practice our on games and share that with the rest of the golfing nation, So we have! 25,000 sq ft of indoor range space, pitching green, greenside bunkers, putting greens before See more..
5.0 World of Wings Birds of Prey Centre (729 reviews)
- Absolutely the best activity we did on our 7 day trip to Scotland
Monday: Zoos

We are Scotland's largest birds of prey centre. There are over 70 birds to see and fantastic flying displays every day. Our birds include eagles, falcons, owls, hawks, vultures and parrots. We are open from 10am till 4.30pm and the displays are at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. The centre is open Thursday to Sunday. We do experiences where you can handle and fly the birds (booking required). Come and sample our home cooking at The Cabin Cafe. See more..
4.5 Summerlee - Museum of Scottish Industrial Life (715 reviews)
- Something for everyone
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums

We are regular visitors to Summerlee, today we joined in the rocket workshop and kids so pleased taking home their own rockets good fun and informative, well run. The staff as always are chatty and helpful the tram is undergoing maintenance atm but even this was okay as the walk to the cottages is filled with things to see the machinery is well laid out and brilliant to see the big winding engine running what a wonderful monster of a machine The soup from the cafe was welcome on a cold day and very tasty. If you visit the gift shop the prices are very reasonable and quite a bit to choose from from wee toys for the kids to lovely grown up pieces Just like to say a thank you to all the staff and see you soon See more..
4.5 National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Carfin Grotto (59 reviews)
- Serenity
Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Carfin Grotto has been a special place of peace, serenity and prayer for almost a hundred years. Whether you want to go alone, with a loved one, family, friends or part of a pilgrimage it is ideal. It is open all year round, free to use for as long as you need. It is not just for Catholics as all people are welcome. This is a very special place with a wonderful history. You will not be disappointed by visiting. See more..
4.5 Cumbernauld Theatre at Lanternhouse (27 reviews)
- Pink Floyd tribute night
Monday: Theaters

Lanternhouse is a performing arts centre jointly managed by North Lanarkshire Council and Cumbernauld Theatre, a third-sector arts charity. This unique partnership offers creatively independent, professional, performing arts production and programming capacity and grassroots, community-embedded, arts engagement, whilst benefitting from the facility management services of the Public Sector. The hybrid model promotes the local sense of community ownership of the venue, whilst ensuring the venue is managed to the high standards of public sector property management. See more..
4.5 Cumbernauld House Park (22 reviews)
- Lovely and peaceful
Parks

First visit to Cumbernauld Glen which led onto Cumbernauld House Park. Lovely and tranquil with plenty of well kept footpaths and tracks leading to various walks. Great place to walk the dog. Definitely be back See more..
4.5 Cambusnethan Woodlands (17 reviews)
- LONG WALK
Nature & Wildlife Areas

this has always been nice part of wishaw bit more popular now as has been tidied up over years dog walkers paradise See more..
4.5 Excelsior Stadium (17 reviews)
- Home of the Diamonds
Monday: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM Arenas & Stadiums

Very modern ground that is not only home to the Mighty Diamonds but great for concerts, weddings and funerals to name but a few See more..
4.5 Baron's Haugh (16 reviews)
- Gorgeous walks
Nature & Wildlife Areas

What a gem of a place, beautiful walk ways with loads of different pathways that can lead to the bird hides and Clyde walkway. The weather will not hinder your experience here but if it is rainy good footwear is advised as it can get muddy and puddles are plentiful. There are no toilets or cafe facilities in the estate. Nature is in abundance from birds of prey to ducks, cows, horses and even deer. Fabulous history attached to the area with reading posts dotted about and also walking posts which keeps you on course. See more..
4.5 Summerlee - Museum of Scottish Industrial Life (715 reviews)
- Something for everyone
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums

We are regular visitors to Summerlee, today we joined in the rocket workshop and kids so pleased taking home their own rockets good fun and informative, well run. The staff as always are chatty and helpful the tram is undergoing maintenance atm but even this was okay as the walk to the cottages is filled with things to see the machinery is well laid out and brilliant to see the big winding engine running what a wonderful monster of a machine The soup from the cafe was welcome on a cold day and very tasty. If you visit the gift shop the prices are very reasonable and quite a bit to choose from from wee toys for the kids to lovely grown up pieces Just like to say a thank you to all the staff and see you soon See more..
4.5 National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Carfin Grotto (59 reviews)
- Serenity
Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Carfin Grotto has been a special place of peace, serenity and prayer for almost a hundred years. Whether you want to go alone, with a loved one, family, friends or part of a pilgrimage it is ideal. It is open all year round, free to use for as long as you need. It is not just for Catholics as all people are welcome. This is a very special place with a wonderful history. You will not be disappointed by visiting. See more..
4.5 Cumbernauld Theatre at Lanternhouse (27 reviews)
- Pink Floyd tribute night
Monday: Theaters

Lanternhouse is a performing arts centre jointly managed by North Lanarkshire Council and Cumbernauld Theatre, a third-sector arts charity. This unique partnership offers creatively independent, professional, performing arts production and programming capacity and grassroots, community-embedded, arts engagement, whilst benefitting from the facility management services of the Public Sector. The hybrid model promotes the local sense of community ownership of the venue, whilst ensuring the venue is managed to the high standards of public sector property management. See more..
4.5 Cumbernauld House Park (22 reviews)
- Lovely and peaceful
Parks

First visit to Cumbernauld Glen which led onto Cumbernauld House Park. Lovely and tranquil with plenty of well kept footpaths and tracks leading to various walks. Great place to walk the dog. Definitely be back See more..
4.5 Cambusnethan Woodlands (17 reviews)
- LONG WALK
Nature & Wildlife Areas

this has always been nice part of wishaw bit more popular now as has been tidied up over years dog walkers paradise See more..
4.0 Strathclyde Country Park (411 reviews)
- Lovely afternoon spent on Strathie waters
Parks

We had a great afternoon down at the water sports. Kids did the bumper boats and we also did the speedboat- £11.75 for 2 adults n 2 kids. Was really reasonably priced and all the staff were lovely. It was a very hot day so this was a perfect activity to do. Always cooler down by the water. Great to see the place busy. There’s a lovely wee cafe but only takes cash. There’s also an ice cream van that did take card. Would do this again. See more..
4.0 Drumpellier Country Park (252 reviews)
- A fabulous place to walk and relax
Parks

Walked around this amazing area a few times this week and never did the same circuit twice, you must visit the visitorsvisitor’s Centre and take photos of all the routes, there’s so many what inter link. The people I came in contact with were so friendly. You can have a nice 1 mile walk around the loch itself or go rambling through the forest and grass areas has there’s so many trails on offer. Nice fort and play area for the wee one’s, an on-site ice cream van and cafe within the visitors centre and spacious outdoor area to sit and free car parking. See more..
4.0 Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility (59 reviews)
- What a great facility
Monday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sports Complexes

What a great facility. At present (Oct 2021) there is ongoing Covid testing and vaccination which makes the car park very busy, but even then there are plenty of free car parking spaces. I was here taking my grandson (aged 6) to his football. About 100 kids played on the full size indoor pitch which had been marked up for 9 mini-pitches. There was even benched seating to allow us parents and grandparents to watch. The pitch can obviously be used for a full game or split to form several 5 or 7 a side pitches. It’s huge. The rest of the facility is clean. There are vending machines and a “Hall of Fame” showing local athletes who have gone onto success - often very well known. Dry impressive. See more..
4.0 Colzium House (33 reviews)
- History & Beautiful Colzium Castle
Monday: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

A wonderful compact and beautiful place to take your family for a little fresh air. The walled gardens have their own unique set of vegetation. The small paths that climb up around the Glenn are picturesque and beautiful with old stone build bridges that date back hundreds of years. The curling pond is the original pond started the entire sport and during the summer months you often see swans out there gliding around. The long swooping grass down to the bandstand, made of stone, allows for many picnics and picturesque views. Tributes to various historical events - The Battle of Kilsyth - are also inscribed in the different monuments. If you have extra time to kick around this piece of Historic Scotland is well worth the visit. See more..
4.0 Motherwell Library (22 reviews)
- Support this magnificent need
Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Libraries

Motherwell Library is part of CultureNL Libraries, the public library service in North Lanarkshire. Enjoy access to books and the internet at your local library. See more..
4.0 Motherwell Theatre and Concert Hall (18 reviews)
- Panto
Theaters
Every year this place is sold out and we know why. This panto group is brilliant. Something for everyone!! So entertaining and funny, cant wait to book for next year. Thank you to all the crew who work tirelessly to make this panto fun it was beauty and the beast this year and they still managed to get in a few laughs for the grown ups!! Next year ' is gonnae be a belter' See more..
4.0 Dalzell House (18 reviews)
- Beautiful Woodland Estate
Historic Sites

This place is sensational. Natural woodland walks; Japanese garden; riverside tracks by the Clyde; hides to view wildlife. Unspoiled. The estate manor is not accessible as it is apartment dwellings. A discreet cafe would be a great addition. Didn't find any toilet facilities! See more..
4.0 Cliftonhill Stadium (12 reviews)
- Loved my first visit to Cliftonhill. Regret not visiting it years ago.
Arenas & Stadiums

I visited Cliftonhill last Friday on my way from Glasgow to Edinburgh. I was hoping to gain access to the ground to take some photographs but as I was arriving unannounced I would have been happy to snap away from outside the fence at what must surely be the brightest-looking stand in British football. When I arrived the external gate was open so I went and started taking photos of the various sections of the ground, all the time waiting for whoever was already in the stadium to invite me to clear off. As the impromptu visit proceeded, I realised that I needed the toilet. At that moment the gentleman who had obviously opened the external gate was coming out of the stand. He didn't hesitate when I asked if it was possible to use the gents and he showed me through to the dressing room toilet. It was a kind (and much appreciated!) gesture and an act of friendliness which I've recently begun to appreciate is so typical of Albion Rovers. I will be back - hopefully many times. See more..
4.0 Airdrie Town Hall (10 reviews)
- Mr Henderson
Spent 1-2 hours Government Buildings

Airdrie town hall is a great place to go for lunch and they have amazing theatre shows and concerts. See more..
4.0 Broadwood Stadium (8 reviews)
- Live by the Loch
Monday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Arenas & Stadiums

Fab night out for all the family - red hot chilli pipers were amazing. Can’t wait till next years. Definitely recommend going. See more..
4.0 Strathclyde Country Park (411 reviews)
- Lovely afternoon spent on Strathie waters
Parks

We had a great afternoon down at the water sports. Kids did the bumper boats and we also did the speedboat- £11.75 for 2 adults n 2 kids. Was really reasonably priced and all the staff were lovely. It was a very hot day so this was a perfect activity to do. Always cooler down by the water. Great to see the place busy. There’s a lovely wee cafe but only takes cash. There’s also an ice cream van that did take card. Would do this again. See more..
4.0 Drumpellier Country Park (252 reviews)
- A fabulous place to walk and relax
Parks

Walked around this amazing area a few times this week and never did the same circuit twice, you must visit the visitorsvisitor’s Centre and take photos of all the routes, there’s so many what inter link. The people I came in contact with were so friendly. You can have a nice 1 mile walk around the loch itself or go rambling through the forest and grass areas has there’s so many trails on offer. Nice fort and play area for the wee one’s, an on-site ice cream van and cafe within the visitors centre and spacious outdoor area to sit and free car parking. See more..
4.0 Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility (59 reviews)
- What a great facility
Monday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sports Complexes

What a great facility. At present (Oct 2021) there is ongoing Covid testing and vaccination which makes the car park very busy, but even then there are plenty of free car parking spaces. I was here taking my grandson (aged 6) to his football. About 100 kids played on the full size indoor pitch which had been marked up for 9 mini-pitches. There was even benched seating to allow us parents and grandparents to watch. The pitch can obviously be used for a full game or split to form several 5 or 7 a side pitches. It’s huge. The rest of the facility is clean. There are vending machines and a “Hall of Fame” showing local athletes who have gone onto success - often very well known. Dry impressive. See more..
4.0 Colzium House (33 reviews)
- History & Beautiful Colzium Castle
Monday: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

A wonderful compact and beautiful place to take your family for a little fresh air. The walled gardens have their own unique set of vegetation. The small paths that climb up around the Glenn are picturesque and beautiful with old stone build bridges that date back hundreds of years. The curling pond is the original pond started the entire sport and during the summer months you often see swans out there gliding around. The long swooping grass down to the bandstand, made of stone, allows for many picnics and picturesque views. Tributes to various historical events - The Battle of Kilsyth - are also inscribed in the different monuments. If you have extra time to kick around this piece of Historic Scotland is well worth the visit. See more..