Our guide to best things to with kids in Glasgow takes you to explore the city’s beautiful parks, football stadiums and fun museums. With a variety of kid-friendly activities, Glasgow is one of the most family-friendly cities in Scotland. It’s brimming with colourful quirky graffiti and art installations by renowned street artists, a great backdrop for amazing holiday photos.

Aside from showcasing rare objects, fossils and valuables, museums in Glasgow offer hours of interesting workshops and activities all year round. If your family loves adrenaline-filled activities, there are many sports centres that feature wall climbing, tandem bike rides and water-based games that suit all ages.

What are the best things to do with kids in Glasgow?

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    Glasgow Science Centre

    For budding explorers

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    The Glasgow Science Center features plenty of interactive exhibits, workshops, and games for visitors of all ages. One of the city’s largest entertainment venues, it consists of a science museum, planetarium, revolving tower, an IMAX movie theater and 2 cafés.

    The little ones can enjoy a variety of activities, from learning about the human body at the Bodyworks exhibition to experiencing the Milky Way in the Planetarium. For panoramic views of the city, you can pay a small fee to enjoy a 2.5-minute ride at the Glasgow Tower. It stands at 417 ft (127 metres) above sea level, making it one of Scotland’s tallest structures. Be sure to bring your camera.

    Posizione: 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1EA, UK

    Orario di apertura: Hours vary by season

    Telefono: +44 (0)1414 205000

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    Tandem rides at Free Wheel North

    Gentle trike rides with your little ones

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    Free Wheel North is a charity-based cycling centre that offers a variety of bicycles, tandems, and go-carts in Glasgow. It has an outdoor track where you can enjoy a day of cycling with the little ones.

    Trikes and family karts can accommodate between 4 and 6 people at a time, making it a rather popular activity for weekends. Led rides are also available for those who want to explore the city. Located on Templeton Street, Free Wheel North is within a 4-minute walk of The People Palace.

    Posizione: Templeton St, Glasgow G40 1AT, UK

    Orario di apertura: Monday–Friday from 10 am to 4 pm, Saturday–Sunday from noon to 5 pm

    Telefono: +44 (0)1415 518869

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    Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre

    A quirky museum hosting workshops and birthday parties

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    The Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre is known for hosting regular workshops, live performances, and permanent exhibits on puppetry. The museum has an impressive collection of antique masks and puppets from various regions within Europe and Asia.

    If you’d like to organize a memorable event for your family, you can book a birthday party for children over the age of 4, where they can learn how to perform magic tricks with a resident magician and make a rod puppet to take home.

    Posizione: 8-10 Balcarres Ave, Glasgow G12 0QF, UK

    Orario di apertura: Monday–Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm (closed on Sundays)

    Telefono: +44 (0)1413 396185

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    Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

    A free museum featuring Egyptian artifacts and mummies

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    The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has been an iconic landmark in central Glasgow since 1901. It has over 20 exhibits on topics ranging from prehistoric life and human anatomy to 19th-century paintings and the life of artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

    Young children can enjoy interactive displays and workshops at the Mini Museum, while aviation fans can see an authentic Supermarine Spitfire displayed in the middle of the museum. Entrance to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is free of charge, making it a must-visit if you’re travelling on a modest budget.

    Posizione: Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AG, UK

    Orario di apertura: Monday–Thursday, Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, Friday and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm

    Telefono: +44 (0)1412 769599

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    Pollok Country Park

    A versatile park with fun for the whole family

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    Pollok Country Park is Glasgow's largest green space with beautiful river scenes, cycle routes and a fairy trail. There’s also a herd of Highland cattle grazing on the grounds. When tummies start to rumble, there’s plenty of space for picnics.

    If you’re travelling with small children, don’t miss a visit to the Dumbreck Outdoor Playbarn. It’s a former horses' hay barn that has been transformed into a fun sensory play zone. Your little ones will love exploring and playing the pirate ship, mini theatre, hospital, mud kitchen, barber shop and the dressing-up corner. Older kids will enjoy following the Burrell Trails, a treasure hunt type of way of discovering the massive art collection at the world-class Burrell Collection.

    Posizione: 2060 Pollokshaws Rd, Bellahouston, Glasgow G43 1AT, UK

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    Glasgow Climbing Centre

    Over 40 roping lines and 100 boulder challenges

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    The Glasgow Climbing Centre is a former church that’s been converted into an indoor climbing gym suitable for climbing enthusiasts of various levels. Located along Paisley Road, the stunning space is divided into sections dedicated to bouldering, auto belaying, lead climbing and bottom roping.

    Complete beginners can opt for a taster session or introductory course, which takes between 1 and 3 hours, depending on the technique. A popular option is the hour-long Abseil Taster, where you learn about the basics of abseiling. Or go for the Family Taster where you can have fun trying something new and exciting together.

    Posizione: 534 Paisley Rd W, Glasgow G51 1RN, UK

    Orario di apertura: Monday–Friday from 10 am to 10 pm, Saturday–Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm

    Telefono: +44 (0)1414 279550

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    St Enoch Centre

    Family-friendly events and shopping

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    St Enoch Centre, located off Argyle Street, is a modern shopping centre in the heart of the city. You can find several stores that kids and families love such as Hamleys and The Works, as well as free activities and workshops during annual celebrations such as Christmas.

    Once you’ve worked up an appetite from all the shopping, check out the mall’s extensive range of family-friendly fast-food chains, restaurants and cafés, including Starbucks, McDonald’s, Nando’s and Burger King. To cap of a fun day together, go see the latest movies at the VUE Cinema.

    Posizione: 55 St Enoch Sq, Glasgow G1 4BW, UK

    Orario di apertura: Monday–Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm

    Telefono: +44 (0)1412 043900

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    Riverside Museum

    A free transportation museum with a sailing ship berthed outside

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    The Riverside Museum is an award-winning museum overlooking the River Clyde. Established in 2001, this striking building displays over 3,000 vintage vehicles and artefacts such as skateboards, motorcycles, cars and locomotives.

    There are more than 50 interactive display screens showcasing short clips, interesting facts and photos of Scotland’s transport industry. One of its most popular attractions is the Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour, which is berthed outside the museum. You can board this 1,600-tonne steel ship and explore many areas, including the captain’s cabin, main deckhouse and engine room.

    Posizione: 100 Pointhouse Rd, Govan, Glasgow G3 8RS, UK

    Orario di apertura: Monday–Thursday, Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, Friday and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm

    Telefono: +44 (0)1412 872720

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    Pinkston Watersports

    Splashing family fun on paddle boards, kayaks or canoes

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    Pinkston Watersports is where you can enjoy water-based activities such as kayaking, paddle boarding, canoeing and swimming in Glasgow. The centre is located on the canal but the water in the facility is safe, filtered and tested regularly.

    The sports centre has an artificial white water rafting course and a concrete-lined flatwater basin. Wetsuits, safety helmets, harnesses, kayaks, boats and gloves are available for rental for a small fee. For a fun family day on the water, try a paddle boarding taster session for families and kids or a family canoe session.

    Posizione: 75 N Canal Bank St, Glasgow G4 9XP, UK

    Orario di apertura: Monday–Saturday from 9 am to 9 pm (closed on Sundays)

    Telefono: +44 (0)1413 325636

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    A sightseeing bus tour

    Learning fun facts about Glasgow's historical landmarks

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    City Sightseeing Glasgow operates bus tours that offer a leisurely way of exploring the city’s top landmarks. The bus departs every 30 minutes (15 minutes in the summer), and its route consists of 21 stops throughout the city centre.

    Wear the provided headphones to learn interesting facts about the city and notable attractions such as the Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and the People’s Palace. Narration is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Polish and Mandarin. If you’re not planning to disembark from the bus, the entire journey takes about 1 hour and 35 minutes.

    Posizione: George Square, Glasgow G2 1BA, UK

    Orario di apertura: Daily from 10 am to 4 pm

    Telefono: +44 (0)1412 040444

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