Kelvingrove Park

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

About Kelvingrove Park

	Kelvingrove Park Park Terrace, Glasgow West End G3 6BY
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This Sir Joseph Paxton designed park is a 34 hectares/85 acres site and a classic example of a Victorian park. Its design and setting on the banks of the River Kelvin enhance and complement the many magnificent buildings which surround the world renowned Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum prominently featured within it.

Kelvingrove Park was awarded a Green Flag in 2012. The Green Flag Award is the benchmark national standard for quality parks and green spaces.

The park has a wide variety of facilities to suit all age groups:
• Kelvingrove Museum and Art Galleries.
• Kelvingrove bandstand - for events.
• Five bowling greens - seasonal facility subject to opening times.
• Four synthetic tennis courts.
• 3 children's play areas.
• 3 cafes - Museum and Art Galleries, An Clachan, Eldon Street entrance.
• Orienteering course.
• Herbaceous borders.
• Azalea and Rhododendron borders.
• Outstanding riverside walks.
• Skateboard park.

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Upcoming Events at Kelvingrove Park

Family and Kids

Glasgow Mela

22nd June 2025

Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow West End

The Glasgow Mela, Scotland's biggest multi-cultural festival of music, dance and arts returns to Kelvingrove Park on Sunday 22nd June!

An Clachan Cafe

Kelvingrove Park La Belle Place, Glasgow West End G3 7LH

An Clachan Cafe in Kelvingrove Park is a restored Arts & Crafts building and charming cafe with fantastic views and delicious seasonal food, cakes and coffee and herbal teas.

Glasgow Countryside Rangers

, Various Locations Glasgow

The Glasgow Countryside Ranger Service offer an annual program of guided walks and activities that are free of charge at parks across the city!

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Argyle Street, Glasgow West End G3 8AG

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is one of both Glasgow's and Scotland's most popular free attractions boasting an extensive collection of over 8000 objects displayed across 22 themed galleries!

Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre

Kelvingrove Park Kelvin Way, Glasgow West End G12 8NR

The Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre offers a unique open air performance space in the idyllic grounds of Kelvingrove Park!

Kelvingrove Lawn Bowls and Tennis Centre

Kelvingrove Park Bowling Green Kelvin Way, Glasgow West End G3 7TA

The Kelvingrove Lawn Bowls Centre played host the 2014 Lawn Bowls competitions. The centre has one of the most dramatic settings of all the Games venues...

Kelvingrove Park Tennis Courts

Kelvingrove Park Tennis Courts Kelvin Way, Glasgow West End G3 7TA

Kelvingrove Park has 6 all-weather floodlit tennis courts, all available to the public free of charge!

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