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There is much to see and do in and around Paisley, both for the visitor and for those who have lived here for many years. This is just a small selection of them!
LAGOON LEISURE CENTRE
The Lagoon Centre boasts an indoor swimming pool with wave machine and a waterslide, Harper’s Fitness Centre and an indoor ice skating rink, home to the Paisley Pirates.
For further information and opening times for the Lagoon Telephone 0141 889 4000 or go to www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
PAISLEY THREAD MILL MUSEUM
The museum is based in the Mile End Mill in the Seedhill area and has a extensive collection of mill artefacts. Staff are very friendly and informative. Also don’t miss the video of many of the buildings lost to Paisley by short-sighted planning. Open Wednesday’s and Saturday’s 12 noon till 4pm, April to September, Mile End Mill, Seedhill Road, Paisley
SMA’ SHOT COTTAGES
Owned and run by the Old Paisley Society, the complex of cottages gives a flavour of the town in past times. Staff are friendly and eager to pass on their extensive knowledge of the cottages and Paisley history in general. There is also a tearoom which arguably serves the best scones in Scotland. Open April to end of September, Wednesday and Saturday’s 12pm - 4pm. See www.smashot.co.uk
ARTS CENTRE
The Arts Centre on the site of the old Laigh Church, in New Street, has events throughout the year, including music, drama & pantomine. There is also a popular Bar & Cafe. For details of coming attractions. Tickets for the Christmas Panto, Mother Goose, are on sale now. Telephone 0141 887 1010.
SHOWCASE CINEMA COMPLEX
Situated at the Pheonix, Linwood, on the outskirts of Paisley and easily accessible by bus or car, this multi-screen cinema complex features all the latest movies. For details of the latest films telephone 0141 887 0020 or to make an advance booking telephone 02141 887 0011. Check out the current movies online at showcasecinemas.co.uk .
COATS MEMORIAL CHURCH
Coats Memorial Church is perhaps the most imposing of Paisley's buildings. It stands to the west of the Museum and across from the main University building. It also houses a lecture theatre for the University.Open to the public on Fridays. For further information see www.fenet.co.uk/coats/
MUSEUM & ART GALLERY
The Museum & Art Gallery on Paisley's High Street features a display of Paisley shawls famed throughout the world for their fine detail and craftmanship.New exhibitions are added at various times throughout the year. For further details telephone 0141 889 3151.
PAISLEY ABBEY
Paisley Abbey in the very heart of the town boosts stunning views from the roof of the tower and inside there is a magnificant collection of stained glass windows. It is open to the public Monday to Saturday and also has a shop and cafeteria. Check out some more photos of the Abbey at Paisley Piccies.
ST MIRREN FOOTBALL CLUB
The Saints have got off to a solid start this season. Nip down to Love Street to see them play, it might just be the last chance you get to see them play at Love Street.. For more info go to their website at www.saintmirren.net
COATS OBSERVATORY
The Coats Observatory holds a public viewing session of the telescope every Thursday evening from 7.30pm during the winter months - clear skies permitting.
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