New Lanark Easter Festival

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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

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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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