Pollok Country Park
Pollok Country Park is Glasgow's largest park and the only Country Park within Glasgow. Its extensive woodlands and gardens provide a quiet sanctuary for both visitors and wildlife.
About Pollok Country Park
| 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow South Side G43 1AT | |
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It attracts walkers and cyclists with 11km of tarmacked woodland paths, gardens and trails to enjoy. The White Cart Water runs through the park past the grand Pollok House, ancestral home of the Maxwell Family, now managed by the National Trust for Scotland. Pollok Country Park was voted Europe’s Best Park in 2008 and this year will go for Green Flag status, the national quality award for parks in the UK.
Attractions to Pollok Country Park include the world famous Burrell Collection, the working Clydesdale Horses and Glasgow's much acclaimed, award winning fold of Highland Cattle.
The park is located in the South west of the city just 3 miles from the city centre. It is bounded to the South by the White Cart Water, North by Dumbreck Road and East by Haggs Road and Pollokshaws Road. The main access to the park is via the Pollokshaws Road entrance. Pedestrian access is also available from Dumbreck Road and from the Glasgow to Irvine Cycle Way from Corkerhill.
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Upcoming Events at Pollok Country Park
Pollok Parkrun
Pollok Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Pollok Country Park in the Southside of Glasgow!
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Shawlands Beer & Gin Festival
Returning to Dumbreck Playing Fields on Saturday 26th June is the annual Shawlands Beer & Gin Festival with a bigger bar and more beer, gin and food vendors!
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A grand country house near Glasgow city centre, Pollok House is Scotland’s answer to Downton Abbey and gives a real taste of upstairs/downstairs life in the 1930s!
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Pollok House Arts Society holds six or seven chamber music concerts each year in the Library of Pollok House.
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The Old Barn
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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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A grand country house near Glasgow city centre, Pollok House is Scotland’s answer to Downton Abbey and gives a real taste of upstairs/downstairs life in the 1930s!
Read more
Pollok House Arts Society
Pollok House Arts Society holds six or seven chamber music concerts each year in the Library of Pollok House.
Read more
The Burrell Collection
Please note: The Burrell Collection is temporarily closed until 2020 for refurbishmentThe Burrell Collection is part of Glasgow Museums and is free to...
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The Old Barn is a unique, versatile space surrounded by the beautiful nature of Pollok Country Park, just 10 minutes by car from the city centre of Glasgow...
Read more
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The Estate of Rozelle is a beautiful estate that was gifted to the public in 1968 by Commander J. Hamilton, on the understanding that it be utilised for cultural and recreational pursuits only.
Read more
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Inveraray Castle is the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll, Chief of the Clan Campbell and an iconic, must-see visitor attraction on the West Coast of Scotland.
Read more
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Read more
Culzean Castle and Country Park
With a dramatic clifftop setting, Robert Adam architecture, fascinating history & beautiful surrounds, Culzean Castle is one of Scotland's best days out!
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Brodick Castle, Garden and Country Park
Gardens, woodland, waterfalls and a castle packed with treasures make Brodick Castle, Garden and Country Park a must-visit on Arran!
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Moogety Garden
Moogety Garden is a new community garden in the making, built by local people for local people in the Elderpark area in Govan. The garden is supported...
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The Back Garden
The Back Garden is a community growing space and natural play area on land behind the Possilpark Health & Care Centre.
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