Hidden gems: Things to dos in Glasgow

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Glasgow. This list contains 76 places from Things to do category.

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Tollcross Park Rose Garden
Garden
👍👍 Beautiful place. Perfect place to relax
5.00 (10 reviews)
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Bridgeton Bus Garage
Museum
👍👍 I’ve been to the GVVT a few times and I am never disappointed. I was shown around the collection by the amazing Ed Bonner. Who’s knowledge of the collection is vast and never ending!
4.90 (100 reviews)
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Glasgow Women's Library
Library
👍👍 Glasgow Women's Library is a warm and welcoming space. The staff and volunteers were endlessly helpful and I could have browsed their excellent collection all day. They had a lovely exhibition in their event space when I visited and the newly renovated building is stunning. A Glasgow gem!
4.90 (29 reviews)
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Highland Cattle Park
Park
👍 Cows have moved temporarily!
4.90 (29 reviews)
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Kelvinbridge​ Parish Church
Church
4.90 (22 reviews)
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Dams to Darnley Park
Hiking area
👍👍 Fancy a good day out with dogs and a wee break to take it in....try the Darnley to Dams walk
4.90 (10 reviews)
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Linn Park Adventure Playground
Children's amusement center
👍👍 The kids will love this playground! Be mindful that it is designed and for children with special needs but anyone can book to go during the weekend. There are two sessions, one from 10.00 til 12.00, the other 12.00 til 2.00. in between sessions the staff sanitise the surfaces. The staff is really fr...
4.90 (8 reviews)
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Sighthill Park
Park
4.90 (7 reviews)
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Tennent’s Visitor Centre
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Very informative and interesting. We were in the area and took a chance popping in to see if we could take a tour, fortunately one had just started, the group were watching a video explaining the history of Tennents, so we were asked if we would be happy to join that group, or we could wait for the...
4.80 (100 reviews)
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Wellpark Brewery
Brewery
Old-fashioned brewery since 1885 offering guided tours, tastings & master classes.
4.80 (88 reviews)
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St Alphonsus RC Church, Glasgow
Catholic church
👍 Must admit doe love this building its a church its bit diffrent from normal type churches in Glasgow
4.80 (74 reviews)
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The Govan Stones
Historical place museum
👍👍 An easy 5 stars. Superb display of genuinely fascinating and important historical artefacts. The volunteer guides are incredibly knowledgeable and friendly and took time to make sure my kids enjoyed themselves. This is a superb and free family destination and feels like a Glasgow essential.
4.80 (61 reviews)
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Claypits Local Nature Reserve Applecross Street Entrance
Park
👍👍 This is nearby my home. Love to come here for a walk. The area looks so much better now, a lot of positive work has taken place in there last few years.
4.80 (45 reviews)
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Sandyford Henderson Memorial Church
Church
👍👍 For some reason was just thinking of this church today. I even forgot the name but searched it through the map because I will always know where it is. For the 12 months I stayed in Glasgow this church was my spiritual home.Actually I thought about it because I was listening to a song called Ebeneeze...
4.80 (40 reviews)
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Happy Children's Park
Park
👍👍 Good playground for the young ones. Tesco express and some little cafes are just opposite the park.
4.80 (30 reviews)
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Glasgow Sculpture Studios
Art gallery
👍👍 Housed in The Whisky Bond, the GSS's primary focus are artist studios spread over several floors. There is a small cafe front of house and they do run some very good courses and weekend kids clubs. GSS facilities are open to the public - you do have to attend an induction course and pay subsequent...
4.80 (21 reviews)
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River Kelvin Walkway
Park
👍👍 Lovely way to escape the bustle of the city and fall into nature.
4.80 (18 reviews)
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Cameronians War Memorial
Memorial
👍👍 Really nice piece of sculpture. Deserves a better location but it’s a fitting testament to the Cameronians
4.80 (17 reviews)
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Animal Man Parties
Entertainment
4.80 (5 reviews)
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The Suffragette Oak
Tourist attraction
👍👍 This Hungarian Oak Tree (Quercus Frainetto) was plante tion 20 April7918 by Women's Suffrage Organisations in Glasgow to commemorate the granting of voles to women. Nominated by Glasgow Women's Library, this tree was voted bi the public as Scotland's Tree of the Year 2015. This plaque celebrates and...
4.80 (5 reviews)
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