What’s On at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre

North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is open Monday – Saturday, 12pm – 4pm. Entry is FREE.

If you wish to visit the archives or local studies reading room, please book a free timeslot by completing our booking form, calling 01698 274590 or sending an email.

 


Saturday Drawing Class

Whether you like to sketch, doodle, or design our weekly drawing class is a chance to experiment with a range of styles and techniques and improve your skills. All materials provided, no previous experience required.

£5 per class

For more information, give us a call on 01698 274 590.

Book now

 

Upcoming sessions:

20 Sep & 27 Sep

04 Oct, 11 Oct & 18 Oct

Age 16+

NB Children age 12-16 are welcome to attend with an accompanying adult

 


In the Mood Singalong

In the Mood Singalong

Come along for a good old fashioned singalong with songs from the 50s and 60s, and some old Scots favourites. Join us for an informal dementia friendly session, no singing experience required.

All welcome!

Every second Friday from 10am – 11.30am.

£1 (includes refreshments)

For more information, give us a call on 01698 274 590.

 

Upcoming sessions:

3, 17 & 31 Oct

14 & 28 Nov

12 Dec

 


Saturday Crafts

Saturday Crafts

Saturday Crafts at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre run weekly from 1pm – 3pm **NEW TIME**

All ages welcome. Drop in, no need to book (unless otherwise stated below)

Crafts cost £2 (unless otherwise stated below)

For more information, please call 01698 274 590.

Upcoming sessions:

October
11th – Family Social – Ready Steady Draw: Family drawing tours in the gallery Book now
18th – Magic School: Make a bath bomb potion & a magic wand (£5) Book now
Please note, there will be two timed sessions for magic school – 1.15- 2.30pm & 2.45-3.30pm
 25th – Halloween Event Day (more details available below)
November
1st – Decorate a t-light lantern ( £3) 
8th – Paint a canvas
15th – Rainbow weaving
22nd – Family Social – Explore your Archive Day Book now
29nd – Make a Christmas decoration

 


October Week Activities

Monday 13 – Friday 17 October

Mon 13- Halloween story time, drop-in sessions at 1pm & 2pm (All ages welcome)- Free

Tue 14- Halloween Arts & Crafts, 12.30-2.30pm – Make a Halloween door hanger – £1.00

Wed 15- Halloween arts & Crafts, 12.30-2.30pm – Paint a spooky ceramic – £3.50

Thu 16- Halloween arts & Crafts, 12.30-2.30pm – Halloween Printmaking – £3.00

Friday 17 – Family Movie, 1pm – The Adams Family Movie 1991 (PG)

All activities are drop-in, no need to book


Magic School Halloween Crafts

Saturday 18th October

Session Times: 1- 2.15pm & 2.30- 3.45pm

Join magic school to make a bath bomb potion and a magic wand.

£5 per child. Suitable for age 5+

All children should be accompanied by an adult

Book now

 


Halloween Spooktacular

Saturday 25 October, 12-3pm

Take a guided walk through our tower and discover some local ghost stories and superstitions as you go. Make a Halloween craft and meet the ghostbusters! There will be a Halloween cake stall also.

Guided tours – free | Book on the day

Crafts and activities – £1 each

Cake stall – various prices

 


Autumn Still Life Paint-Along Session

Saturday 1 November, 10am-12pm
£5
16 years+ (children 12-16 years are welcome but require an adult to accompany them on the day)
 
Join our tutor for a simple step by step guide to creating a seasonal still-life canvas to take home. All materials provided, no previous experience required. Refreshments will be served.
 
 

ANTONINE WALLHeritage Socials

New programme for 2025 available now.

FREE

Monthly social events.

A short informal talk, tour or film with a chance to reminisce, socialise and find out more about our local heritage.

Join us every month or just for the subjects that interest you.

Refreshments provided.

Book now

 


BookbugBookbug

Stories, rhymes and songs for pre-schoolers.

Monday Bookbug sessions run every Monday (except during school holidays) at 1.45pm.

Call North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre on 01698 274 590 for more information.

 


 

Exhibitions at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre