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Attractions in Hyndfordbridge-end & Things to Do in Hyndfordbridge-end
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New Lanark World Heritage Site
(2 Miles)*
Over 200 years ago the beautiful sandstone cotton mills of New Lanark were founded in a dramatic gorge in Southern Scotland. Soon the village became known all over the world because of the work of mill owner and social pioneer Robert Owen. |
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Lanark Museum
(2 Miles)*
The Royal Burgh of Lanark Museum, situated near the centre of this busy market town, was established in 1990 and houses a collection of items which are used to illustrate the ancient and varied history of the town. |
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Craignethan Castle
(7 Miles)*
Craignethan Castle is in a very picturesque setting overlooking the River Nethan. |
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Moat Park Heritage Centre
(8 Miles)*
History in the Moat Park is interpreted in an unusual way; here the visitor can see a series of detailed scale models depicting archaeological sites as they would have been seen at the time of their use. |
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Greenhill Covenanters House
(8 Miles)*
Greenhill is a place where time has been made to stand still taking us back from the time when King James VI travelled south of the border to his new kingdom to the time over a century later when the two kingdoms were united. |
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Gladstone Court Victorian Street Museum
(8 Miles)*
Children of all ages can stroll along the 'real' Victorian street and visit the small shops or perhaps sit in the schoolroom to recall the not so good old days. |
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John Hastie Museum
(13 Miles)*
The displays focus on the life of the area including its agriculture and weaving history and the character of the community which has bred fervent Covenanters in the 1600s and a Radical Revolt in the 1800s. |
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Motherwell Heritage Centre
(13 Miles)*
The main feature of the centre is the multi-media 'Technopolis' facility This takes the visitor from the arrival of the Romans in the area, through the rise and fall of heavy industry to the present day regeneration of the district. |
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Polkemmet Country Park
(13 Miles)*
Discover a world of excitement at West Lothian's Polkemmet Country Park, where the clock has been turned back and a large area of neglected ground restored to its place as a focal point of the community. |
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Dawyck Botanic Garden
(16 Miles)*
Discover Dawyck's secrets as you explore its woodlands in the stunning surroundings of the Scottish Borders. Over 300 years of tree planting has created one of the world's finest arboreta. |
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Livingston's Countryside
(16 Miles)*
The Ranger Service, based at Polkemmet Country Park, offers activities, clubs and advice to the public. |
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Calderglen Country Park
(16 Miles)*
Children's Zoo - this popular area has a varied collection of animals including goats, guinea pigs, snakes and owls. Don't miss the monthly 'Animal Magic' sessions! |
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Bothwell Castle
(17 Miles)*
Bothwell Castle is the largest and finest 13th century stone castle in Scotland, much fought over during the Wars of Independence. |
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Summerlee Industrial Museum
(17 Miles)*
Summerlee Industrial Museum is a VisitScotland '4 Star' attraction and 'Best Working Attraction' award winner. Its 22 acres are based around the site of the 19th Century Summerlee Ironworks. |
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Hidden Treasures Museum of Lead Mining
(18 Miles)*
Wanlockhead is Britain's highest village, sitting over 1500 feet up in the dramatic scenery of the Lowther Hills. At Hidden Treasures visitors can explore the rich culture and heritage of Wanlockhead and its people. |
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Almondell & Calderwood Country Park
(19 Miles)*
A large country park incorporating two previously private estates, featuring many woodland and riverside walks, picnic areas, barbecue sites and open spaces for children to run and play in. |
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Neidpath Castle
(19 Miles)*
An authentic 14th century castle converted to a tower house (17th century), the erstwhile home of Fraser, Hay and Douglas families, set in a wooded gorge of the River Tweed. |
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Beecraigs Country Park
(20 Miles)*
Just three miles south of historic Linlithgow, nestled high in the scenic Bathgate Hills, West Lothian Council caters for a wide range of leisure and recreational interests within its 370 hectare (913 acre) Country Park. |
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National Museum of Rural Life
(20 Miles)*
You'll find plenty to fill your day out at the National Museum of Rural Life. |
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Malleny Garden
(21 Miles)*
A peaceful haven from the bustle of the nearby capital, this three-acre walled garden has a delightful collection of old-fashioned roses and fine herbaceous borders. |
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Annet House Museum & Garden
(21 Miles)*
Linlithgow's Museum, Annet House Museum & Garden is situated in Annet House on the Royal Burgh's historic High Street. |
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Callendar House
(22 Miles)*
Have a grand day out at Callendar House in Falkirk. Situated amidst magnificent park and woodland, Callendar House tells stories spanning almost 2000 years |
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Holmwood House
(22 Miles)*
Holmwood has been described as Alexander 'Greek' Thomson's finest domestic design. It was built in 1857-8 for James Couper who, with his brother Robert, owned Millholm Paper Mills on the banks of the River Cart. |
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Scottish Football Museum - Hampden
(22 Miles)*
See more than 2500 exhibits in 14 galleries, walk amongst Scotland's footballing legends in the Hall Of Fame and take the Stadium tour……….it's who we are. |
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Greenbank Garden
(23 Miles)*
Within easy reach of city dwellers, this unique walled garden contains a collection of designs of particular interest to suburban gardeners. These include a parterre layout, fountains and a woodland walk. |
Above, you'll find a list of the Tourist Attractions in Hyndfordbridge-end and things to do in Hyndfordbridge-end (and nearby) listed on AboutBritain.com.
So if you're wondering what to do in Hyndfordbridge-end, simply click on some of the links on this page to see detailed information on places to go.
As you can see, there's plenty of ideas for family days out in Hyndfordbridge-end and the surrounding area - so you need never be short of places to go and things to do in Hyndfordbridge-end again.
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