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.
Upcoming sessions:
Classes will return in 2026.
NB Children age 12-16 are welcome to attend with an accompanying adult
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:
14 & 28 Nov
12 Dec
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:
North Pole Express Stay & Play Session
Tue 25 & Wed 26 November
Tue 2, Wed 3 & Fri 5 December
Tue 9 & Wed10 December
Tue 16 & Wed 17 & Fri 19 December
10.45-11.45am
Book in for a 1 hour stay and play session in the North Pole Express. Join Mr Christmas for a seasonal story and a craft before exploring the children’s exhibition out with our public opening hours.
£4 per child, which includes a gift from Santa.
Suitable for pre-school children age 2-5 years.
Heritage Socials
Heritage SocialsFREE
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.
Make an Elf Door Craft
Sat 29 November
11am – 12pm
Colour and decorate a wooden Elf door to take home.
Suitable for all ages, children should be accompanied by an adult
£3 per person
Festive Movie Matinees
Wed 17 December: It’s a Wonderful Life (U)
Thu 18 December: White Christmas (U)
Fri 19 December: Miracle on 34th Street 1994 (U)
1.30pm
Drop in, no need to book
Free
Elf School
Sat 6, 13 & 20 December
10.30am – 12pm and 1.30-3pm
Be put through your paces by Holly to be trained as an Elf. In this 90-minute workshop you will practice your present wrapping skills, learn some games and make a craft to take home.
Suitable for Children aged 5-10 years
£6 per child
Make a Christmas Decoration
Mon 22, Tue 23 and Wed 24 December
12.30-2.30pm
Suitable for all ages
Drop in, no need to book
£2 per craft
Bookbug
BookbugStories, 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.
*Due to some essential maintenance in the building Bookbug will be cancelled on Monday 3 November.