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Things to do in Hamilton

There are 19 things to do recorded in and around Hamilton, with options spanning playgrounds, play centres and animals & wildlife. Part of Lanarkshire in West, it makes an easy base for a day out, with everything below grouped by the kind of outing you are after.

Of these, 12 are free to visit, 5 are indoor options for a wet day, 14 are outdoors and 19 are geared towards younger children. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

Among the attractions worth knowing about are Calderglen Zoo, Tollcross Children's Farm, M&D's Theme Park and Rutherglen Lifestyle — follow any of them through for the address and what else is close by.

Happy to travel a little further? Airdrie is close by with more to see.

What’s on offer in Hamilton

  1. 01
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Toddlers area and MUGA.
    11 places
  2. 02
    Play Centres
    Indoor play for younger children — including Juniors and Wonder World.
    2 places
  3. 03
    Animals & Wildlife
    Animal encounters — including Calderglen Zoo and Tollcross Children's Farm.
    2 places
  4. 04
    Amusement Arcades
    Classic and modern arcade machines — including Mega Amusements and Mega Amusements.
    2 places
  5. 05
    Swimming Pools
    Lane swimming and family sessions — including Rutherglen Lifestyle.
    1 place
  6. 06
    Theme Parks
    Rides and family attractions — including M&D's Theme Park.
    1 place

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in Hamilton?

This guide maps 19 places to visit in and around Hamilton. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Hamilton?

Recognisable names near Hamilton include Calderglen Zoo, Tollcross Children's Farm, M&D's Theme Park and Rutherglen Lifestyle. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Hamilton?

12 of the places listed for Hamilton are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Hamilton on a rainy day?

5 indoor options are recorded near Hamilton — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Hamilton kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.