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  • 2/5 Tommy B. 5 years ago on Google • 474 reviews
    Its a fantastic location it should be promoted more and open 7 days a week. Instead its only open Sat - Sunday. its been getting run down since the computer was damaged and parks dept have not repaired the computer generated program. Its still worth a visit but could be better improved what needs is gift shop and more care from local city council to promote this unique historical site. added couple images let you see.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 travel with g. 2 years ago on Google • 344 reviews
    Shame the main building is closed but the area around it is worth exploring too.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 S S. 1 year ago on Google • 90 reviews
    Some of the fossilized remains of those ancient forests can be found in the Fossil Grove which is located within Glasgow’s Victoria Park (located in the Whiteinch area of the city). No wait required as this is part of the public park, no entrance fee either. Can easily spend about an hour here or more.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 BenK 1 year ago on Google • 248 reviews
    So sad that Glasgow has a world famous site like this that just doesn’t open. Needs a better solution. Charge a couple of quid to enter and ask for volunteers (plenty of enthusiastic geologists in the city!).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hazel M. 9 months ago on Google • 60 reviews
    Love this place, tucked away in Victoria Park. My parents brought me here every Sunday afternoon as a child and it holds many special memories for me. I remember when the pond was filled with goldfish and the size of them was staggering. They were enormous. It's our own Jurassic Park and it's brilliant.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mario P. 7 months ago on Google • 54 reviews
    Seems this place is permanently closed, was not working at stated working hours and looks like the building is in decay. Was sorry to see that because I learned about this place while majoring geology...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 karen m. 10 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    Google opening times not accurate. Its only open one Sunday a month, over the summer now. Fantastic place, but check website before travelling!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mr J. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely fascinating place - find out from their website when they are next open and you'll be there with very knowledgeable people who can explain it all to you.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ali G. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing preservation of fossilized tree stumps from 350 million years ago when this part of Scotland lay in the southern hemisphere, close to the equator.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Liming c. 1 year ago on Google • 29 reviews
    I've been before and it's great! Although currently it's only open 3rd Sunday of the month 12-4pm, April to October 2022 so couldn't get in today!

  • 4/5 Damian 4 years ago on Google
    The place itself is a fantastic attraction for anyone interested in natural sciences.Set in beautiful and interesting scenery of former quarry. The building however is a bit run down and requires renovation.

  • 3/5 Graham M. 5 years ago on Google
    Very intersting history and hidden Glasgow treasure. No facilities,

  • 5/5 James I. 6 years ago on Google
    Loved it

  • 4/5 Annika J. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Certainly very interesting, the information board was good, but unfortunately Google does not show that Fossil Grove is only open from May to October ? (Original) Bestimmt sehr interessant, die Informationstafel war gut, nur leider zeigt Google nicht an, dass Fossil Grove nur von Mai bis Oktober geöffnet hat ?

  • 4/5 Kevin J. 7 years ago on Google
    Fossil exhibition based in Victoria Park.

  • 5/5 Daniel 7 years ago on Google
    A visit here won't last more than 20-30 mins but it's well worth it if you're interested in Earth's ancient geological and biological history. Note that the visitor's centre providing access to the fossils is only open during the summer months (Approx May - Sep) although the surrounding park and gardens are open all year. Check the website for exact opening times before making a dedicated trip.

  • 5/5 Ross W. 7 years ago on Google
    This is a fantastic place for a wander - feels like you're 1,000 miles away in this beautiful sanctuary.

  • 4/5 Darren B. 7 years ago on Google
    Top place to visit if your into paleontology 300 + million year old fossils.

  • 4/5 Jack R. 7 years ago on Google
    Sparingly open (11-4ish weekends) but a quirky and interesting look at a part of natural history not readily available elsewhere in the city. Worth a quiet meander during a run through the park, especially given the surreal atmosphere of the slot canyon-like quarry.

  • 1/5 Muhammed W Y. 8 years ago on Google
    Very nice place for kids

  • 1/5 Anna R. 2 years ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Tried to visit on Sunday August 1st 2021 when it should have been opened but it was shut. Oh well Victoria Park is still nice but came specifically to see the fossils.

  • 5/5 Kami G. 3 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Beautiful place to visit....🍁❄️👍

  • 5/5 John C. 1 year ago on Google
    Looks amazing to see trees just as they would have been hundreds of millions of years ago. Volunteers put a huge effort in to make it engaging and there were lots of interactive displays

  • 1/5 Alison S. 1 year ago on Google
    Not open Saturday and Sunday at 12md as stated on Google maps. Website only has dates for April 2022 so is not updated regularly. Frustrating that I travelled a long way and couldn't see it.

  • 5/5 david f. 1 year ago on Google
    Felt as though I had gone back in time, amazing to think what it would have looked like when the Dinosaurs were roaming amongst them.

  • 3/5 Colin N. 1 year ago on Google
    Keep finding this wonderful prehistoric site closed. More effort should be forthcoming for it's upkeep and access.

  • 5/5 Tam 4 years ago on Google
    As a wee boy I used to come here weekly and gawk at the trees... Now as a man living in faraway NZ I wish I could walk there again. Fabulous place.

  • 4/5 Andrew M. 4 years ago on Google
    Magical place to be. =] (Can't say the sound of the staff member watching a TV show on their phone was quite as magical, however...)

  • 3/5 Susan J. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to visit, unfortunately it's only open at weekends and for a short time. The pond and garden area is not being looked after. Very sad

  • 5/5 Dorothy B. 4 years ago on Google
    Terrific. Interesting. Good for school projects etc

  • 2/5 Benjamin A O. 5 years ago on Google
    Open it! Clean up the surroundings while you’re at it! If it’s of world importance as they say. Glasgow Council etc

  • 5/5 David M. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best geological sites in the world. Well worth seeing if you enjoy geology and the natural sciences.

  • 4/5 Alan H. 5 years ago on Google
    Smashing spot when the display is open in Spring and Summer. Always good to walk through any time of year. Could do with some funds to upkeep and improve.

  • 4/5 N K. 4 years ago on Google
    It was nice place for beautiful trees...to capture in your camera.

  • 5/5 Rose0ppp H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great wee nature walk with the kids, thoroughly enjoyed finding this in the park.

  • 4/5 lynne m. 5 years ago on Google
    Great history in the city centre! Rather than move the trunks to a museum they made a building around them - where they fell millions of years ago. Come and learn what Glasgow looked like when dinosaurs roamed the earth....

  • 5/5 Mauro R. 4 years ago on Google
    Mind that is open only from April until October

  • 5/5 Charlotte T. 4 years ago on Google
    I used to love this place and it’s so interesting! I haven’t been in a while as I’ve not had the chance but when it opens again after the New Year.

  • 5/5 Samantha G. 5 years ago on Google
    Unique and beautiful place to visit!

  • 5/5 قتيبة �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A lovely place and contains beautiful things (Original) مكان جميل و يحتوي على اشياء جميلة

  • 5/5 cher d. 4 years ago on Google
    Fabulous geological site set in lovely wee garden. Ignore the naysayers saying it's neglected, they are talking utter nonsense. Well worth a visit, open weekends from April to october from midday to four. It can be seen at other times by appointment.

  • 4/5 Linda G. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool

  • 5/5 Andrzej W. 4 years ago on Google
    Go self and have Good Time...

  • 5/5 Tomasz G. 4 years ago on Google
    A nice place in the city center allowing for long and relaxing walks.?️?????‍♀️⛹️‍♂️⚽️?

  • 4/5 Sean C. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely park, lovely corner of the lovely park and a nice little surprise in the corner of the lovely corner.

  • 5/5 Iain M. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing place, love it ?

  • 5/5 Liene V. 5 years ago on Google
    Great for anyone interrested in fossils. Abd it's free.

  • 3/5 John C. 5 years ago on Google
    A bit run down due to shortage of money for adequate maintenance.

  • 3/5 Liam P. 5 years ago on Google
    Truly interesting site just needs som TLC and a bit more promotion so others can get to see this site. Worth a visit for sure.

  • 5/5 Sarah I. 5 years ago on Google
    Fantastic..I really wish there was more lighting around the fossils though! It's incredible, definitely worth a visit.


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