Keep the kids entertained this October break with a week of fun activities for the whole family at ‘Scotland’s noisiest’ museum - Summerlee.
Open seven days a week, there is always something exciting to discover at the free Coatbridge attraction in North Lanarkshire where history comes alive across 20 acres of indoor and outdoor space.
Situated on the site of the Victorian Summerlee Iron Works and the former Hydrocon Crane factory, the museum showcases Lanarkshire’s contribution to engineering, mining, steel working, weaving and farming.
Step into the past as you wander through Miners Row to uncover the incredible story of Lanarkshire’s industrial heritage with interactive displays and exhibition space.
Marvel at railway steam locomotives, preserved 1960s railway carriages and the Monkland Canal.
Pick up a keepsake in the gift shop and sweet shop and climb, slide and play in its sprawling adventure park.
Summerlee Cafe offers delicious breakfast and lunch options with picnic benches and areas for visitors to enjoy their own packed lunch.
This October break includes:
Monday 12th – Sunday 18th October
Arts & Crafts
Every day
Small charge
Drop-in activity (no need to book)
Outdoor Games including Crazy Golf and Mini Tennis
Every day
Free
Drop-in activity (no need to book)
Zombie Trail
Every day
Free
Drop-in activity (no need to book)
Immersive Room
Every day except Tuesday
Free
Drop-in activity (no need to book)
Zombie-themed from Wednesday – Friday!
Bale Maze
Every day except Monday
Tickets available on the day
Inflatables including Penalty Shootout, Wiggle Cars & Axe Throwing
Every day except Monday
Free
Drop-in activity (no need to book)
Film in Four Days
Monday 12 October
10am – 3pm
Four-day film workshop for 7 – 12 year olds to learn the basics of filmmaking and create their own short film from start to finish.
Zombie Self-Defence Class
Monday 12 & Tuesday 13 October
10.30am, 11.30am, 1pm & 2pm (45 minute sessions)
£5
Instructors from the Vanguard Centre, skilled in medieval fighting arts, will demonstrate a range of historical weaponry which can be used to defend against Zombie attacks, before attendees practice sword-fighting themselves. Suitable for 8 years+.
Mini Zoo with a Halloween theme
Tuesday 13 October
11am – 4pm
£6
Den Building
Tuesday 13 & Wednesday 14 October
10.30am – 12.30pm
£12
Build your own den in the Summerlee Woods.
Camera-less Workshop
Friday 16 & Saturday 17 October
10am – 3.30pm
Indoor Bouncy Castle & Soft Play Area
Friday 16 – Sunday 18 October
10am – 3.30pm
Free
Drop-in activity (no need to book)
Magician
Saturday 17 October
Free
Drop-in activity (no need to book)
Halloween Face Painting
Sunday 18 October
11am – 3pm
£5
Tickets available on the day