South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

 

East Kilbride Arts Centre is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year. The Arts Centre opened its doors for the first time on 26 May 1994. Since then it has provided a creative outlet for many throughout the community. The Arts Centre is the hub of creativity in East Kilbride.

The objective from the East Kilbride Arts Council back in 1989, according to their draft proposal, was to "provide a focal point for cultural activity in the district and give all standards of performer and participant the opportunity to learn, practise their skills and share experiences". Subsequently the Arts Centre has embraced these opportunities and strives to continue to do so.

Prior to the Centre as we know it, the building was known as Bosfield House. In the past it has been used as a private dwelling, offices for the former Town Council, a Nursery School and as an Unemployed Workers Centre. In 1978 the upper two floors were converted to a Community Hall and in 1987 the ground floor was given over to the storage of library books pending the completion of the Central Library in the Olympia Shopping Centre.

The History of Bosfield dates back many years and was first mentioned in 1416.

The exhibition explores just some of the events and activities throughout the years and celebrates the diversity of these programmes.

Cost: Free admission

Join us in Edward's Lab for some fun science experiments. Make everything from a volcano to your own goo!

This is a messy one so make sure you wear some old clothes!

Cost: £3.30 per child / ACE inclusive. Spaces are limited therefore booking and pre-payment is required to secure your space. To book call Reception on 01698 426213.

Download the Country Parks Events Guide to see what else is happening.

Cost: £3.30 per child / ACE inclusive

Explore the great outdoors with our outdoor play programme - Little Explorer's Outdoor Adventures! Learn new games, get muddy and enjoy the outdoors at Chatelherault Country Park.

Activities include den building, mud kitchen and much more. Every day we will be doing something different outdoors so you can book per day or book for the full week!

Suitable for 5-8 years old.

Cost: Per day - £6.60 / £3.30 conc / ACE inclusive
Per week - £33.00 / £16.50 conc / ACE inclusive

Spaces are limited. Please book in advance to secure your space by calling Reception on 01698 426213 and select option 0.

Please bear in mind that this is an outdoor activity so appropriate clothing and footwear must be worn. Only where the weather is particularly inclement will indoor activities be offerred instead.

Download the Country Parks Events Guide to see what else is happening.

Cost: Per day: £6.60 / £3.30 conc / ACE inclusive; Per week: £33.00 / £16.50 conc / ACE inclusive

Come along and join in the fun, search the Conservatory, gardens and zoo for the missing bones, fossils, dinosaurs to complete our prehistoric treasure trail. Treasure maps and mask available from the gift shop.

Suitable for 5012 years old or younger if accompanied by an adult.

Download the Country Parks Events Guide to see what else is happening.

Cost: £1.60

Are you animal mad? Would you like to spend the whole week doing animal activities? We have animal handling sessions, animal themed scavenger hunts, animal crafts and a zoo keeper sports day to keep you amused. You can even create your own animal enrichment toys for animals to play with, and build some animal homes to keep some little critters happy.

New for 2019 - ZooDunnit?!
Solve the animal mystery by following clues around the zoo!

Cost: £20 per day or £90 for full week.

Places are limited to 30 children so book in advance to avoid disappointment. Suitable for 6-11 years old. Must be booked in advance by calling Calderglen reception on 01355 236644.

Download the Country Parks Events Guide to see what else is happening.

Cost: £20 per day or £90 for full week