Looking for a fun and affordable way to keep the family entertained during the Easter holidays? Head along to Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life for two weeks packed with activities, entertainment and hands-on experiences for all ages.
Set in the heart of North Lanarkshire, Summerlee is the perfect day out for families. Visitors can explore the museum’s fascinating industrial heritage, take a mine tour (running daily from 10am–4.15pm, and 12.30pm–4.15pm on weekends), enjoy the outdoor play area, stop by the café for a bite to eat and visit the much-loved old-fashioned sweetie shop for a nostalgic treat.
Friday 3 – Friday 17 April
Free Entry
Friday 3 April
11am – 4pm
World of Wings
Bouncy Castle
Ice cream van
Arts & Crafts
Easter Trail
Photo Faces ID workshop, 11am – 3.30pm (drop in) (free, 50p printing)
Photomedia Studio
Immersive Room Easter Fun, 11am – 4pm (drop in) (free)
Learning Room
All ages with adult accompaniment
Try out a variety of games and learning experiences using our new 270° projection system.
Saturday 4 April
11am – 4pm
Bouncy Castle
Ice cream van
Arts & Crafts
Easter Trail
Immersive Room Easter Fun, 11am – 4pm (drop in) (free)
Learning Room
All ages with adult accompaniment
Try out a variety of games and learning experiences using our new 270° projection system.
Sunday 5 April
11am – 4pm
World of Wings
Bouncy Castle
Ice cream van
Arts & Crafts
Easter Trail
Immersive Room Easter Fun, 11am – 4pm (drop in) (free)
Learning Room
All ages with adult accompaniment
Try out a variety of games and learning experiences using our new 270° projection system.
Monday 6 April
11am – 4pm
Bouncy Castle
Ice cream van
Arts & Crafts
Easter Trail
Lego ‘Stairs’ Challenge, 11am – 3pm (drop in) (£2)
Photomedia Studio
How high can you build a lego staircase?
Zoo Lab, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm (£6)
All ages with adult accompaniment (adults must purchase ticket to attend)
Pay on the door
Gary Dunn Family Entertainment: Magician, 12pm, 1pm & 2pm (free)
Immersive Room Easter Fun, 11am – 4pm (drop in) (free)
Learning Room
All ages with adult accompaniment
Try out a variety of games and learning experiences using our new 270° projection system.
Tuesday 7 April
11am – 4pm
Arts & Crafts
Easter Trail
Lego ‘Stairs’ Challenge, 11am – 3pm (drop in) (£2)
Photomedia Studio
How high can you build a lego staircase?
Wednesday 8 April
11am – 4pm
Arts & Crafts
Easter Trail
Photo Faces ID workshop, 11am – 3.30pm (drop in) (free, printing 50p)
Photomedia Studio
Thursday 9 April
11am – 4pm
Arts & Crafts
Easter Trail
Photo Faces ID workshop, 11am – 3.30pm (drop in) (free, printing 50p)
Photomedia Studio
Friday 10 April
11am – 4pm
Arts & Crafts
Easter Trail
Photo Faces ID workshop, 11am – 3.30pm (drop in) (free, printing 50p)
Photomedia Studio
Saturday 11 April
11am – 4pm
Ice Cream van
Arts & Crafts
Easter Trail
Lego ‘Stairs’ Challenge, 11am – 3pm (drop in) (£2)
How high can you build a lego staircase?
Sunday 12 April
11am – 4pm
Ice Cream van
Arts & Crafts
Easter Trail
Monday 13 April
11am – 4pm
Ice Cream van
Arts & Crafts
Easter Trail
Den Building, 10.30am – 12.30pm (£12 per group)
Meet at front desk in shop
5 years+ in group with adults
BOOKING AVAILABLE SOON
Build your own den in the Summerlee Woods. Summerlee Museum staff will be on hand with tips and tricks for building the best den. All equipment is supplied.
Once your den is built there will be games and a chance to relax in your den. Why not bring a picnic or a book to read?
One ticket provides one den building kit for your group to use. This activity is best for children aged 5 and above, but children of any age can participate. Groups must have at least one adult present at all times.
Wear clothing suitable for outdoor activity and uneven ground. Be prepared for wet weather – only high winds will prevent this activity from taking place.
Free Old-Fashioned Washday, 2pm – 4pm (drop in) (free)
Ironworks Learning Room
All ages with adult accompaniment
Tuesday 14 April
11am – 4pm
Ice Cream van
Arts & Crafts
Easter Trail
Stained Glass Windows, 10.30am – 3.30pm (drop in) (£3)
Ironworks Learning Room
5 years+ with adult
Churches and other buildings often use stained glass windows to tell stories about a place or significant people. Children can make their own-coloured window to display at home, using simple craft materials. What story will you tell? Templates will be available to make it easy – or you can design your own.
Free Windmills and Renewable Energy, 2pm – 4pm (drop in) (free)
Ironworks Learning Room
All ages with adult accompaniment
Photo Faces ID workshop, 11am – 3.30pm (drop in) (free, printing 50p)
Photomedia Studio
Wednesday 15 April
11am – 4pm
Ice Cream van
Arts & Crafts
Easter Trail
Stained Glass Windows, 10.30am – 3.30pm (drop in) (£3)
Ironworks Learning Room
5 years+ with adult
Churches and other buildings often use stained glass windows to tell stories about a place or significant people. Children can make their own-coloured window to display at home, using simple craft materials. What story will you tell? Templates will be available to make it easy – or you can design your own.
Weaving, 2pm – 4pm (drop in) (free)
Ironworks Learning Room
All ages with adult accompaniment
Photo Faces ID workshop, 11am – 3.30pm (drop in) (free, printing 50p)
Photomedia Studio
Thursday 16 April
11am – 4pm
Ice Cream van
Arts & Crafts
Easter Trail
Bobbin Tanks, 10.30am – 3.30pm (drop in) (£2)
Ironworks Learning Room
5 years+ with an adult
During the second world war toys were in short supply and many children had to make do with toys made by hand using left over items. One of the most popular was the Bobbin Tank. Come and make your own and experience wartime playtime yourself, whilst exploring STEM concepts like friction, tension and energy conversion.
Second World War Object Handling & Dress Up, 2pm – 4pm (drop in) (free)
Ironworks Learning Room
All ages with adult accompaniment
Friday 17 April
11am – 4pm
Ice Cream van
Arts & Crafts
Easter Trail
Den Building, 10.30am – 12.30pm (£12 per group)
Meet at front desk in shop
5 years+ in group with adults
BOOKING AVAILABLE SOON
Build your own den in the Summerlee Woods. Summerlee Museum staff will be on hand with tips and tricks for building the best den. All equipment is supplied.
Once your den is built there will be games and a chance to relax in your den. Why not bring a picnic or a book to read?
One ticket provides one den building kit for your group to use. This activity is best for children aged 5 and above, but children of any age can participate. Groups must have at least one adult present at all times.
Wear clothing suitable for outdoor activity and uneven ground. Be prepared for wet weather – only high winds will prevent this activity from taking place.
Lego ‘Stairs’ Challenge, 11am – 3pm (drop in) (£2)
How high can you build a lego staircase?
Free Toys from Long Ago, 2pm – 4pm (drop in) (free)
Ironworks Learning Room
All ages with adult accompaniment