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Annie McLeod Storytelling Weekend

Join the team at New Lanark for a magical weekend of storytelling, illustration, and adventure as The Adventures of Annie McLeod comes to life!

Annie McLeod Storytelling Weekend

About Annie McLeod Storytelling Weekend

26th Jul 2025 to 27th Jul 2025
11am - 12.30pm & 1.30pm - 3pm (arrive 15 mins early)
New Lanark World Heritage Site
New Lanark World Heritage Site New Lanark Mills, Lanark M11 9DB
£8 per child / Adults free (max 2 per group)
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Meet author Charlene Caldwell for a reading from her new book set in New Lanark. Join illustrator Lu Cocozza in a hands-on art workshop to draw Annie and her friends. Experience the Annie McLeod Ride and travel back in time. Explore our greenspaces on the Cotton Clues Trail for a fun scavenger hunt.

Your ticket includes:
Story and art sessions
Ride entry
Outdoor scavenger hunt
Book signing opportunity (Books available for purchase on the day.)

Perfect for families – no age restrictions, fully inclusive, and relaxed. Limited spaces per session – book now!

Let the past inspire your present through story, art, and play!

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