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Opening times

1 April – 30 September

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 1pm to 5pm
  • Sunday: 1pm to 5pm

Last entry and closures

  • Last entry: 30 minutes before closing
  • Closed: 1 October - 31 March

Prices

Biggar Gasworks are free to visit but donations are encouraged. 

How to get here

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Address

Gas Works Road
Biggar
Lanarkshire
ML12 6BZ

National Grid reference:

NT 038 376

Contact

01899 221 070

Accessibility

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are permitted at all our sites and within roofed areas.

Parking

There is a level gravel car park 20 metres from the museum.

Approach to the site

The site is 50 metres from the village main street along a level but uneven part tarmac lane.

What to expect at the site

The visitor centre has a single step.

The exhibition features a short film. There is no induction loop.

All buildings are accessed from a central courtyard, which has a mainly gravel surface with some brick paths. Most buildings have a single step.

Historic gas showroom with a historical reenactor outside.

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