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Known for
Hamilton Racecourse, Chatelherault Country Park (the extraordinary William Adam hunting lodge), and the commercial hub of South Lanarkshire
A little history
Hamilton grew as the principal town of South Lanarkshire. The Chatelherault hunting lodge was designed by William Adam in 1732. The racecourse has been a fixture since 1888.
Chatelherault Country Park is extraordinary — the William Adam pavilion and the Avon gorge walks are spectacular. The racecourse for summer meetings.
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Food & drink in Hamilton
The town centre has good independent food. Bothwell and Uddingston nearby have excellent neighbourhood restaurants.
Restaurants & cafes
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Bars & nightlife
Craft pubs, independent bars and evening spots across Hamilton. Roam tells you what's open and what's worth the visit.
Independent shops
The local butchers, delis, bakeries and food shops that make Hamilton worth exploring on foot.
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Hamilton is South Lanarkshire's commercial hub. Strong independent retail alongside the shopping centre.
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Frequently asked questions
Hamilton is a place in South Lanarkshire known for hamilton Racecourse, Chatelherault Country Park (the extraordinary William Adam hunting lodge), and the commercial hub of South Lanarkshire. Hamilton grew as the principal town of South Lanarkshire. The population is around 54,000.
The town centre has good independent food. Bothwell and Uddingston nearby have excellent neighbourhood restaurants.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Hamilton and across South Lanarkshire. It is available on iOS and Android.
Local Hamilton businesses can list on Roam for free in around 90 seconds. Add your business name, address, opening hours and a few photos via the Roam website, and your listing goes live in Roam's discovery feed for users browsing Hamilton and the wider South Lanarkshire area. There is no subscription fee.
Roam covers Hamilton and the surrounding area in South Lanarkshire, including Blantyre, Larkhall, Stonehouse, Strathaven, Quarter, Ferniegair, Bothwell and Uddingston.
