Getting to New Lanark – New Lanark Visitor Centre
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Getting to New Lanark – New Lanark Visitor Centre
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Getting to
New Lanark
Discover
New
Lanark,
a
UNESCO
World
Heritage
Site
less
than
an
hour
from
Glasgow
and
Edinburgh,
nestled
along
the
scenic
River
Clyde.
Plan
your
visit
with
our
travel
and
parking
information
below.
Contact
us
at
+44(0)1555
661345
for
assistance
Directions
New Lanark, World Heritage Site, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML11 9DB
Find us on Google Maps
Travel Options
By Car
New
Lanark
is
around
an
hour’s
drive
from
Glasgow
(25
miles/40
kms)
or
Edinburgh
(35
miles/56
kms)
and
is
well
sign-posted
from
all
major
routes.
Postcode
for
SatNav:
ML11
9BY
Please
Note:
Some
online
route
planners
and
Sat
Nav
devices
give
directions
to
enter
New
Lanark
via
The
Beeches.
However,
this
country
track
is
NOT
recommended
for
vehicles.
Please
follow
brown
road
signs
which
will
direct
you
to
New
Lanark
via
Hyndford
Road.
For
information
on
parking
and
prices,
please
see
below.
By Public Transport
Train:
The nearest stations are Lanark (10-minute drive) and Carluke. Check
ScotRail
for schedules.
Taxi:
Taxis are available from Lanark train station to New Lanark World Heritage Site. Main providers include Go Taxis Ltd (
01555 666666
) and Clydewide Taxis (01555 666 333). Pre-book to ensure availability.
Public transport details provided above are correct at the time of publication but are always subject to change. Please check with the travel provider before you begin your journey.
By Foot or Cycle
Enjoy a scenic ~10-minute walk from Lanark town center to New Lanark.
Explore the Clyde Walkway for pedestrian or cycling routes, connecting to the Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve.
Accessibility
New Lanark Visitor Centre welcomes everyone. However, the location of the historic Village in a steep-sided valley beside the Falls of Clyde, though picturesque, is not ideal terrain for wheelchair-users and visitors with limited or restricted mobility. This guide should help you to plan your visit – please get in touch if we can help with arrangements to allow you to enjoy a safe and comfortable visit.
Download Accessibility Guide
Visitor Car Park Information
Day visitors are required to park in the main visitor car park located at the top of the hill. The parking charge is
£3 per day
.
Please note that the car park is managed by a
third-party company
and not by New Lanark.
Important Information – Please Read:
Best method of payment:
We strongly recommend paying by
cash
at the on-site parking machine to avoid any issues.
Card and app payments
(e.g., RingGo) may be unreliable on site due to limited mobile signal.
If you experience issues paying while at New Lanark, you can still pay later via the RingGo app or by phone.
You have up to 48 hours after your visi
t to make the payment.
To pay after your visit:
Use the
RingGo app
, or
Call RingGo and provide the
site location code
listed on the signage in the car park.
As long as payment is completed within 48 hours, you will not receive a penalty notice.
To avoid inconvenience, we still encourage all visitors to bring coins for the parking machine where possible.
If you believe you have received a parking charge in error, please follow the formal appeals process detailed on the notice, or contact the car park operator directly at:
solutions@bransbywilson.co.uk
or call
01904 672 600
.
What’s on
Artie’s Singing Kettle
Artie’s Singing Kettle LIVE! Celebrate 10 years of Artie’s solo adventures in this fun-filled, sing-along show for all ages!
FIND OUT MORE
Copper Foil Workshops – March & April
Make your own stained glass snowdrop or bird in these interactive workshops being held by Stephanie Whatley from Biggar glassworks.
FIND OUT MORE
New Lanark – Stories from the Mills
Exploring Special Stories from New Lanark's History. Join our informative talk series and learn about New Lanark's past.
FIND OUT MORE
General Public Guided Tours
Join our experienced tour guide and learn more about the history of our remarkable World Heritage Site. Every Saturday at
FIND OUT MORE
Sensory Storytime & Craft Sessions
Step into the history of New Lanark through playful, interactive storytelling and crafting sessions designed for children aged 1–6.
FIND OUT MORE
New Lanark Soft Play
New Lanark Soft Play: Fun indoor playground for kids 0-8, open daily, with exciting soft play parties for birthdays!
FIND OUT MORE
Skip to content
Getting to
New Lanark
Discover
New
Lanark,
a
UNESCO
World
Heritage
Site
less
than
an
hour
from
Glasgow
and
Edinburgh,
nestled
along
the
scenic
River
Clyde.
Plan
your
visit
with
our
travel
and
parking
information
below.
Contact
us
at
+44(0)1555
661345
for
assistance
Directions
New Lanark, World Heritage Site, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML11 9DB
Find us on Google Maps
Travel Options
By Car
New
Lanark
is
around
an
hour’s
drive
from
Glasgow
(25
miles/40
kms)
or
Edinburgh
(35
miles/56
kms)
and
is
well
sign-posted
from
all
major
routes.
Postcode
for
SatNav:
ML11
9BY
Please
Note:
Some
online
route
planners
and
Sat
Nav
devices
give
directions
to
enter
New
Lanark
via
The
Beeches.
However,
this
country
track
is
NOT
recommended
for
vehicles.
Please
follow
brown
road
signs
which
will
direct
you
to
New
Lanark
via
Hyndford
Road.
For
information
on
parking
and
prices,
please
see
below.
By Public Transport
Train:
The nearest stations are Lanark (10-minute drive) and Carluke. Check
ScotRail
for schedules.
Taxi:
Taxis are available from Lanark train station to New Lanark World Heritage Site. Main providers include Go Taxis Ltd (
01555 666666
) and Clydewide Taxis (01555 666 333). Pre-book to ensure availability.
Public transport details provided above are correct at the time of publication but are always subject to change. Please check with the travel provider before you begin your journey.
By Foot or Cycle
Enjoy a scenic ~10-minute walk from Lanark town center to New Lanark.
Explore the Clyde Walkway for pedestrian or cycling routes, connecting to the Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve.
Accessibility
New Lanark Visitor Centre welcomes everyone. However, the location of the historic Village in a steep-sided valley beside the Falls of Clyde, though picturesque, is not ideal terrain for wheelchair-users and visitors with limited or restricted mobility. This guide should help you to plan your visit – please get in touch if we can help with arrangements to allow you to enjoy a safe and comfortable visit.
Download Accessibility Guide
Visitor Car Park Information
Day visitors are required to park in the main visitor car park located at the top of the hill. The parking charge is
£3 per day
.
Please note that the car park is managed by a
third-party company
and not by New Lanark.
Important Information – Please Read:
Best method of payment:
We strongly recommend paying by
cash
at the on-site parking machine to avoid any issues.
Card and app payments
(e.g., RingGo) may be unreliable on site due to limited mobile signal.
If you experience issues paying while at New Lanark, you can still pay later via the RingGo app or by phone.
You have up to 48 hours after your visi
t to make the payment.
To pay after your visit:
Use the
RingGo app
, or
Call RingGo and provide the
site location code
listed on the signage in the car park.
As long as payment is completed within 48 hours, you will not receive a penalty notice.
To avoid inconvenience, we still encourage all visitors to bring coins for the parking machine where possible.
If you believe you have received a parking charge in error, please follow the formal appeals process detailed on the notice, or contact the car park operator directly at:
solutions@bransbywilson.co.uk
or call
01904 672 600
.
What’s on
Artie’s Singing Kettle
Artie’s Singing Kettle LIVE! Celebrate 10 years of Artie’s solo adventures in this fun-filled, sing-along show for all ages!
FIND OUT MORE
Copper Foil Workshops – March & April
Make your own stained glass snowdrop or bird in these interactive workshops being held by Stephanie Whatley from Biggar glassworks.
FIND OUT MORE
New Lanark – Stories from the Mills
Exploring Special Stories from New Lanark's History. Join our informative talk series and learn about New Lanark's past.
FIND OUT MORE
General Public Guided Tours
Join our experienced tour guide and learn more about the history of our remarkable World Heritage Site. Every Saturday at
FIND OUT MORE
Sensory Storytime & Craft Sessions
Step into the history of New Lanark through playful, interactive storytelling and crafting sessions designed for children aged 1–6.
FIND OUT MORE
New Lanark Soft Play
New Lanark Soft Play: Fun indoor playground for kids 0-8, open daily, with exciting soft play parties for birthdays!
FIND OUT MORE