Name: Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre
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Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre

Moor Rd, Eaglesham, Glasgow, UK

1-99 Years

Paid

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Welcome to the Whitelee Windfarm website, dedicated to information about Whitelee, including directions, visitor details and lots of education. Whitelee is the UK's largest onshore windfarm, located on Eaglesham Moor just 20 minutes from central Glasgow. Its 215 turbines generate up to 539 megawatts of electricity, enough to power over 350,000 homes.

With more than 130 kilometres of trails to explore, on foot, by cycle or by horse, with free parking and free entry to our onsite Visitor Centre, Whitelee is a great destination for a day out with the whole family.

Prices starts from £4.00 for adults, £3.00 for Child and £12.00 for Family (2 Adults & 2 Children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Bus Tours: Explore the windfarm and learn more about the turbines and ecology of the site in our brand new all electric bus. You will learn about the development, the history and the future of Whitelee and get up close to the turbines - an amazing experience!
Families with children: Whitelee Windfarm is a great place for the whole family to enjoy the great outdoors. Our turbine trails are largely traffic free so children can explore with confidence and bikes are welcome!
Walkers: Want to escape to natural surroundings with great views across a stunning landscape? Then Whitelee Windfarm is for you. With over 130kms of trails, winding through 215 turbines, there is a lot to explore by foot for those at a beginner to more advanced level. So why not improve your fitness for free at Whitelee?
Cyclists: Love cycling? Bring your bike to Whitelee. There’s more than 130kms of trails to explore for both a leisurely cycle and more adventurous rides. Afterwards you can lock your bike in our cycle store, have a refreshing shower and enjoy the café and exhibitions at the Visitor Centre.

Facilities

Parking: Car parking facilities are located at the Visitor Centre and we recommend that you access the windfarm from this point. Please park responsibly and if the car park is full, come back and visit us another time.
Food & Drinks: The Café serves a selection of paninis and sandwiches, hot soup, teas and coffees and delicious cakes all from local suppliers, kids boxes are available during weekends and holidays.
Dogs: Walking your dog at Whitelee Windfarm is a great way to explore the rugged wilderness of Eaglesham moor.
WiFi: Free WiFi.

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Bus Tours:

Adult: £4.00
Child / Concession: £3.00
Under 5s: Free
Family (2 Adults & 2 Children): £12.00

Pricing URL: https://www.whiteleewindfarm.co.uk/visitor-centre/what-we-offer/bus-tours

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Our Birthday Party Package: Our birthday party package includes: a themed activity in the hub led by one of our science communicators for 40 minutes, a guided treasure hunt on our bus for 40 minutes,then lunch for each child (choose from a ham, cheese or tuna kids box). Lunch includes private use of the hub for 40 minutes.
We offer 5 birthday party themes to choose from:

Fairy/Elf - Make a fairy house feeder
Pirate - Make and launch a land yacht
Space - Make and launch a rocket
Nature - Make a bug house
Dinosaur – Have a ‘Roarsome’ time making Dino crafts.

Details:

Price: £13.50 per child
Minimum number of children: 10
Maximum number of children: 18
Age restrictions: 4+

Time may vary please check here: https://www.whiteleewindfarm.co.uk/visitor-centre/what-we-offer/birthday-parties

The Visitor Centre is open Monday to Friday: 10:00 - 16:00.
Hot food served till 14.30 and cafe closes at 15:30 and from 10:00 – 17:00 Saturday and Sunday (Hot food served till 15.30 and cafe closes at 16:30)

Address: Moor Rd, Eaglesham, Glasgow, UK

Post Code: G76 0QQ

Council: Eaglesham

County: Glasgow and Strathcl

By Car: The car park access road is narrow and we ask that you stick to the speed limits, use the designated passing places where appropriate, be mindful of visitors and small children walking through the car park and drive with caution at all times.
Public transport: The visitor centre is not yet part of a designated public transport route and both the closest train station (Hairmyres, East Kilbride (opens in a new window)) and bus stop (Eaglesham (opens in a new window)) require private onwards transport.
Parking: Car parking facilities are located at the Visitor Centre and we recommend that you access the windfarm from this point. Please park responsibly and if the car park is full, come back and visit us another time.