New Lanark Easter Festival
This Easter at New Lanark, there are a variety of exciting activities to take part in including a scavenger hunt, bonnet making and parade and the Great New Lanark Duck Race!
About New Lanark Easter Festival
EASTER ACTIVITIES AT NEW LANARK
Saturday 5th April – Monday 21st April
The following will be available daily throughout the period, divided into free and payable activities:
Free:
Scavenger hunt
Clearburn Play Park & Picnic Area (with play zones, storytelling dome, tree house, and bug hotels!)
Selfie spots
Pay-As-You-Go (additional cost):
Inflatable games area (£6)
Soft play (£4)
DUCK RACING: Saturday 12th & 13th April
Times: 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM each day
Cost: £2 per duck
Book your duck today! On your marks… get set… quack!
Special Screenings:
Saturday 12th
Wicked (Sing-Along) at New Lanark Film Theatre at 12:00 PM for only £4.95
Sunday 13th
Mufasa: The Lion King at New Lanark Film Theatre at 2:30 PM for just £4.95
ADVENTURE DAY - Saturday, 19th April
In addition to the daily activities above, the following will be available:
Pay-As-You-Go:
Face Painting - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (payable)
Carousels - All day (payable)
Special Screening:
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 at New Lanark Film Theatre at 2:30 PM for only £4.95.
Join us for an Adventure Day: Kick off with a scavenger hunt, spin on the carousels, and explore Clearburn Play Park before catching Sonic on the big screen!
EASTER SUNDAY SPECTACULAR: Sunday, 20th April
Join us starting at 10:00 AM for:
Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Bonnet Making
Egg Decorating
Then, keep the fun rolling:
Meet the Easter Bunny at 1:00 PM
Egg Rolling at 2:00 PM
Easter Parade at 3:00 PM
Also enjoy these free extras all day:
Scavenger Hunt
Selfie Spots
Plus, check out these pay-as-you-go activities:
Inflatable Games Area
Soft Play
Face Painting
Carousel
Don’t miss this egg-citing April lineup at New Lanark! Book now at newlanark.digitickets.co.uk/tickets.
See you there!
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