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 | |
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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.
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Upcoming Events at Glasgow Green
The Glasgow Chickens Touch Rugby
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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Cinder’s Fella
Get ready for 45 minutes of pure festive fun as Folksy Theatre Company bring their brand-new mini panto to Glasgow’s Winter Wonderland on Glasgow Green!
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Wicked’s K-Pop Demon Hunta’z Tribute Show - CANCELLED
The sensational K-pop phenomena is coming to Glasgow on Saturday 20th December with a special tribute performance, Demon Hunta'z at Winter Wonderland at Glasgow Green!
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The Ultimate Christmas Quiz
Join Innis & Gunn for their Ultimate Christmas Quiz with Goose Quizzes on Monday 22nd December at Glasgow's Winter Wonderland at Glasgow Green!
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Up and Running Events: Glasgow Green 5k / 10k / Half Marathon
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
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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TRNSMT Festival
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!
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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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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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Baltic Street Adventure Playground
427 Baltic Street,
Glasgow East End G40 3EU
Baltic Street Adventure Playground is supervised adventure playground for children from 6 to 12 years. Free to attend, Free to explore, Free to create, Free to play!
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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!
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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!
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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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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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Garscadden Local Nature Reserve
Garscadden Wood ,
Glasgow West End G15 7LG
This tranquil woodland, with its majestic ancient oaks and old hawthorn hedges, has been growing on this hillside on the edge of Glasgow for hundreds of years.
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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!
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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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The Childrens Wood
North Kelvin Meadow Clouston Street or Kelbourne Street,
Glasgow West End G20 8PR
The Children's Wood on North Kelvin Meadow, and the Meadow itself, make up the last wild space in the west-end of Glasgow!
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Glasgow Botanic Gardens
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!
READ MORE
Castlemilk Park
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.
READ MORE
Baltic Street Adventure Playground
Baltic Street Adventure Playground is supervised adventure playground for children from 6 to 12 years. Free to attend, Free to explore, Free to create, Free to play!
READ MORE
Alexandra Park
This 42 hectare (102 acres) East End public park is extremely popular with local residents and the wider community alike!
READ MORE
Ardkinglas Estate
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!
READ MORE
Mugdock Country Park
With 270 hectares of woodland, moorland and heathland, connected by a network of paths, there's plenty to explore at Mugdock Country Park!
READ MORE
Tollcross Park
Glasgow's Tollcross Park is internationally famous for its unique Rose Garden and impressive Winter Gardens.
READ MOREGarscadden Local Nature Reserve
This tranquil woodland, with its majestic ancient oaks and old hawthorn hedges, has been growing on this hillside on the edge of Glasgow for hundreds of years.
READ MORE
Seven Lochs Wetland Park
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!
READ MORE
Kelvingrove Park
Kelvingrove Park is a public park located on the River Kelvin in the West End of Glasgow.
READ MORE
The Childrens Wood
The Children's Wood on North Kelvin Meadow, and the Meadow itself, make up the last wild space in the west-end of Glasgow!
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