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Fantastic fun for younger kids, a brilliant museum and lots to see and do outside. A lovely cafe all socially distanced and hand sanitizers everywhere. The only downside is with the current slot system in operation we didn’t actually get an opportunity to see the park and everything there was to see as they close at lunchtime to clean for the afternoon’s visitors. However a good day out and hopefully will get back again soon!…
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Date of experience: November 2020
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An old favourite that we revisited. Very safe in strange times and has adapted well. The tram and the old houses appealed very much to our grandson. Lovely staff
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Date of experience: November 2020
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Good day out for all ages tucked away in the heart of 'sunny' coatbridge. Interesting exhibits and lots to see and do within the site. Get an insight into what life was like in and around Monklands when the iron and steelworks were at the forefront of daily life.
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Date of experience: July 2019
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Response from TheSummerleeMuseum, Manager at Summerlee - Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
Responded Feb 13, 2020
Hello EricA226 Thank you for taking the time to visit Summerlee and post a positive review. We are always very happy when someone discovers our brilliant museum!
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This museum gives an interesting insight into the history of the area. The main focus is on iron and steel industries in the industrial revolution but it covers much more. You can get tram rides and there is a set up of how the Monklands Canal would have looked - complete with replica iron barge,…
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Date of experience: January 2020
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Response from TheSummerleeMuseum, Manager at Summerlee - Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
Responded Feb 2, 2020
Hello Iain S Thank you for visiting Summerlee and sharing your experience.
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Great place. Lots for all the family to do and learn. The old houses throughout the decades brought back lots of memories. The site is of great historical interest. Lots of interactive things for the kids. The grandkids loved the trip on the tram. Cafe really nice and very reasonable priced also lots of picnic areas if you prefer to take your own snacks. Well worth a visit.…
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Date of experience: January 2020
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