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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!

Glasgow Green

About Glasgow Green

Greendyke Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 5DB
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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.

Upcoming Events at Glasgow Green

The Glasgow Chickens Touch Rugby

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

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!

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

23rd November 2025

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!

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

4th January 2026

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

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Glasgow Race for Life

17th May 2026

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!

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More Gardens and Parks in Glasgow

Springburn Park

Springburn Park Broomfield Road, Glasgow North G21 3UQ

Springburn Park (31 hectares/77 acres) has one of the most beautiful rockeries in Scotland, a garden of peace and three wildlife ponds. Extensive spring...

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Robroyston Park Local Nature Reserve

Robroyston Park Local Nature Reserve , Glasgow North G33

Robroyston Park Local Nature Reserve has an attractive wild aspect which consists mainly of rough grassland, areas of wetland, a pond and planted trees.

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Holyrood Pleasure Gardens

Holyrood Crescent Pleasure Gardens Holyrood Crescent, Glasgow West End G20 6NQ

Holyrood Crescent Pleasure Garden is a communal garden set within Holyrood Crescent and Holyrood Quadrant.

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Castlemilk Park

Castlemilk Park Machrie Road, Glasgow South Side G45 0AZ

The woodlands of Castlemilk Park run through the heart of Castlemilk and are a great place to visit; it’s a place that is rich in history and a home to many creatures.

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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!

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The Back Garden

The Back Garden Killearn Street, Glasgow North G22 5HY

The Back Garden is a community growing space and natural play area on land behind the Possilpark Health & Care Centre.

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Linn Park

Linn Park , Glasgow South Side G44 5TA

Linn Park is the second largest park in the city and with its variety of activities combined with its extensive grounds you can be assured of an enjoyable visit no matter the time of the year!

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Hermitage Park

Hermitage Park Sinclair Street, Helensburgh G84 8TX

Located in Helensburgh, Hermitage Park is a set of formal gardens containing attractive fields, shrubbery and a fascinating old mill!

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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!

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Rosshall Park & Gardens

Rosshall Park & Gardens Crookston Road, Glasgow South Side G52 3NQ

Rosshall Park & Gardens has a unique combination of historical, cultural and environmental heritage and outstanding landscape and conservation values.

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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.

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Kelvingrove Park

Kelvingrove Park Park Terrace, Glasgow West End G3 6BY

Kelvingrove Park is a public park located on the River Kelvin in the West End of Glasgow.

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