Glasgow Green

Glasgow Green is a popular destination and a great place to spend a day outdoors, it is easily accessible from the city centre and offers something for everyone!

About Glasgow Green

	Greendyke Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 5DB
	Glasgow Green Website

Listed Under Attractions - Gardens and Parks / Attractions - Days Out

Glasgow Green is by far the oldest of the city's parks established in the 15th century. It is situated within walking distance of the city centre east of the Saltmarket.

It's home to a variety of attractions, including:

• The People's Palace, a museum dedicated to the history of Glasgow's working class
• The Nelson Monument, a 130-foot (40-meter) column dedicated to Admiral Lord Nelson
• The McLennan Arch, a 19th-century archway that is a popular spot for photo ops
• The Templeton Carpet Factory, a former carpet factory that is now a popular event space
• The St. Andrew's Suspension Bridge, a suspension bridge that connects Glasgow Green to the south side of the River Clyde

Glasgow Green is also a popular spot for walking, fishing, and cycling.

In addition to its historical and recreational attractions, Glasgow Green is also home to a number of events throughout the year including TRNSMT Festival and the World Pipe Band Championships.

Glasgow Green is a popular tourist destination and a great place to spend a day outdoors. It is easily accessible from the city center and offers something for everyone.

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Upcoming Events at Glasgow Green

Sport

The Glasgow Chickens Touch Rugby

Selected dates between 4th May 2025 - 29th November 2026

Glasgow Green, Glasgow City Centre

Come and join The Glasgow Chickens for a game of Touch Rugby every Sunday on Glasgow Green... it's fun, fast and fortunately not prone to many injuries!

Active

The Glasgow 1.5k, 5k, 10k and Half Marathon MoRun

23rd November 2025

Glasgow Green, Glasgow City Centre

Let's MOVE for Movember and make this November the biggest ever month that MoBro's, MoSista's and Mini MoRunners come together for the Glasgow 1.5k, 5k, 10k and Half Marathon MoRun!

Charity and Fundraiser

Glasgow’s Santa Dash

7th December 2025

Glasgow Green, Glasgow City Centre

Join Beatson Cancer Charity this year at the Glasgow Santa Dash at Glasgow Green on Sunday 7th December. Run, jog, walk or hop on your sleigh - it's time to do your festive 5k!

Active

Up and Running Events: Glasgow Green 5k / 10k / Half Marathon

4th January 2026

Glasgow Green, Glasgow City Centre

Up and Running Events is hosting a 5k, 10k and Half Marathon running event in Glasgow Green on Sunday 4th January!

Charity and Fundraiser

Glasgow Race for Life

17th May 2026

Glasgow Green, Glasgow City Centre

Sign up now for the 2026 Cancer Research UK Race for Life Glasgow 3K, 5K or 10K on Sunday 17th May, and help the fight to beat cancer!

Music

TRNSMT Festival

19th June 2026 - 21st June 2026

Glasgow Green, Glasgow City Centre

TRNSMT will return to Glasgow Green for its ninth year between the 19th and 21st June 2026, bringing its massive energy to the city once again!

Gardens and Parks

Seven Lochs Wetland Park

Seven Lochs Wetland Park Cumbernauld Road, Glasgow North G33 1AH

Bringing together 20 sq km of lochs, parks, nature reserves and woodlands between Glasgow and Coatbridge, Seven Lochs Wetland Park offers an exciting range of things to see and do!

Gardens and Parks

Tollcross Park

254B Wellshot Road, Glasgow East End G32 7AX

Glasgow's Tollcross Park is internationally famous for its unique Rose Garden and impressive Winter Gardens.

Gardens and Parks

Mugdock Country Park

Mugdock Country Park Craigallian Road, Milngavie G62 8EL

With 270 hectares of woodland, moorland and heathland, connected by a network of paths, there's plenty to explore at Mugdock Country Park!

Gardens and Parks

Elder Park

Elder Park Langlands Road, Glasgow South Side G51 3TZ

Elder Park is a beautiful green space in Govan Conservation Area, located just south of the River Clyde.

Gardens and Parks

Malls Mire Community Woodland

Malls Mire Community Woodland Prospecthill Circus, Glasgow South Side G42 0HU

Malls Mire Community Woodland is an area of mixed woodland and wetland habitat situated between Toryglen and Rutherglen.

Gardens and Parks

Glasgow Botanic Gardens

730 Great Western Road, Glasgow West End G12 0UE

Situated in the West End of the city, Glasgow Botanic Gardens are home to a wide variety of plant life, including over 9,000 different species of plants from all over the world!

Gardens and Parks

Ardkinglas Estate

Ardkinglas Estate The Square, Cairndow PA26 8BH

Situated on the shores of Loch Fyne in Argyll, against a spectacular background of mountain and forest, Ardkinglas Estate's Woodland Gardens, which include fairy and Gruffalo trails, are a must visit!

Gardens and Parks

Alexandra Park

10 Sannox Gardens, Glasgow East End G31 3JE

This 42 hectare (102 acres) East End public park is extremely popular with local residents and the wider community alike!

Gardens and Parks

Drumchapel Park

Drumchapel Park Hecla Avenue, Glasgow West End G15 8LY

Drumchapel Park is centrally located immediately to the north of Drumchapel Shopping Centre, contains amenity grassland, a play area, tennis courts and bowling greens.

Gardens and Parks

Queens Park

520 Langside Road, Glasgow South Side G42

Queen's Park offers something for everyone, from manicured lawns and bedding areas for the gardening enthusiast to peaceful naturalised walks rich in wildlife.

Gardens and Parks