Kelvingrove Park
About Kelvingrove Park
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Kelvingrove Park is a public park located on the River Kelvin in the West End of Glasgow.
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
Bard In The Yard
Bard In The Yard is back as part of Halo Arts' Summer In the West End programme on Sunday 5th June at the fountain in Kelvingrove Park!
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Dandelion Festival Glasgow
Free to attend and open to everyone, Dandelion Festival Glasgow will be an inspiring and unique three-day celebration that dares to reimagine our relationship with food and the planet!
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Disco in The Park with Ya Dancer Silent Discos
Join Ya Dancer Silent Discos for their Outdoor Disco in Kelvingrove Park on Saturday 25th June!
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Glasgow Mela
The Glasgow Mela, Scotland's biggest multi-cultural festival of music, dance and arts returns to Kelvingrove Park on Sunday 26th June!
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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.
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The Glasgow Countryside Ranger Service offer an annual program of guided walks and activities that are free of charge at parks across the city!
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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!
Read more
Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre
The Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre offers a unique open air performance space in the idyllic grounds of Kelvingrove Park!
Read more
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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...
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Kelvingrove Park has 6 all-weather floodlit tennis courts, all available to the public free of charge!
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Tollcross Childrens Farm and Visitor Centre
Tollcross Children's Farm is an outstanding facility which will appeal to young and old alike. Regulars in the farm are Shire Horses, Shetland Ponies, rabbits, sheep, Highland Cattle and much more!
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Read more
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Geilston Garden is a magical 200-year-old walled garden by the River Clyde with adventure playground and floral mini-maze!
Read more
The Burrell Collection
Housed in its purpose-built home surrounded by beautiful parkland, The Burrell Collections is ranked amongst the most significant civic museum collections in the UK!
Read more
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If you are looking for something to do with the kids during the holidays and weekends then look no further than City Sightseeing Glasgow open top tour bus!
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