Is Calderglen Country Park free?

The country park and trails are free. The zoo and conservatory charge separately.

Is Calderglen's play area open?

The main children’s play area is closed during pump-track works, apart from specified holiday reopenings. Check the current project update before travelling.

Torrance House in Calderglen Country Park.

Calderglen Country Park and Zoo

Calderglen is open for woodland walks, picnics and the small paid zoo, but the main children’s play area is closed while a new pump track is built. Go for the trails or zoo, and check the project update before you set off. The council plans to reopen the play area on selected school-holiday dates during the works.

Best for Families who are happy to visit for a woodland walk or the small zoo while the main play area is closed

Adventure Ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-12, 13+ Around two hours for a short trail or zoo visit, or longer when you combine them.

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Image Torrance House in Calderglen Country Park. Photo by Rosser1954 Resized and displayed with responsive cropping by BonnieDaysOut. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

At a glance

Current closure

The main children’s play area is closed during pump-track works, with limited holiday reopenings.

Cost

The park and trails are free. Zoo and conservatory admission is separate.

Address

Calderglen Country Park, Strathaven Road, East Kilbride G75 0QZ

Parking Café or restaurant Toilets Packed lunch space Nature Trails Optional Paid Zoo And Conservatory

Official source Visitor information

Checked 31 August 2026

Why visit

You can pair a short woodland walk and picnic with the compact zoo without committing to a larger zoo day.

Zoo admission

The zoo and conservatory charge separately and follow seasonal hours.

Trail access

Woodland trail surfaces vary, so check detailed access if wheels will decide the day.

Plan around the temporary closure

The main children’s play area closed on 31 August for pump-track work expected to last 14 weeks. The council plans to reopen it from 25 to 28 September and from 10 to 18 October, but check the project page before setting off.

Choose the walk or zoo first

For a free visit, pick a short trail and picnic stop. If children mainly want animals, make the compact zoo and conservatory the centre of the trip.

Weather, access and final checks

Most of the visit is outdoors. Check the zoo's seasonal hours and current access details if a particular path or toilet will decide whether the day works.

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