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Summerlee Heritage Park
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Summerlee Heritage Park
Heritage Way
Coatbridge
Glasgow
ML5 1QD
North Lanarkshire
Scotland
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Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Industry, Land Transport, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History
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Facilities
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Summerlee has disabled access however some areas within the site would cause a problem due to cobbled paving. Disabled toilets are also available.
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01236 431261
General information (Fax)
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01236 440429
E-mail
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museums@northlan.gov.uk
Website
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www.northlan.gov.uk/leisure+and+tourism/museums+and+heritage/summerlee+heritage+park/index.html
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Open
Monday - Sunday:
10.00 am – 5.00 pm during summer
10.00 am – 4.00 pm during winter
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Admission charges
Admission free
All groups, school and nursery parties please call 01236 431261 in advance to book a visit.
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Description
Summerlee Heritage Park's 22 Acres form one of Scotland's foremost industrial heritage visitor attractions. Graded 4-stars by the Scottish Tourist Board, and a registered museum it is situated around the site of the 19th Century Summerlee Ironworks and a restored section of a branch of the Monklands Canal. Summerlee operates the only electric tramway, offering rides on both modern and Edwardian open-topped trams. Fares for 2002/03 are 75p for an adult and 40p for a child. A ticket is valid for the whole of the day of issue. There is also a huge undercover exhibition hall with working machinery period settings and displays from the collections. There is also a fine Compton Cinema Organ which is played at concerts given by members of the Scottish Cinema Organ Trust. And don't forget the mine tour! Summerlee has re-constructed a traditional 'Miners Row' which shows off the domestic conditions of the mining family from the 1840's to the 1960's. Just by the cottages is the Summerlee Coal Company pithead site, complete with recreated addit mine (a mine entered by a slope from ground level, not a shaft) that shows off the cramped and damp conditions in which the miners worked. Tours are free but may have to be booked on arrival during busy spells. Summerlee also has a separate exhibition gallery showing a programme of temporary exhibitions, tearoom and gift shop. There is also a meeting room which is available for hire.
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Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending 27 2008
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
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Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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Disability Access
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
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Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Restaurant
Shop
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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