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The Burrell Collection
Art museum
Custom-built all-inclusive collection comprising ceramics, tapestries, glass and decorative arts.
4.70 (1.7K reviews)
(~9.64 km from centre)
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Rouken Glen Park
Park
ππ Lovely atmosphere, beautiful and massive
Amazing park for kids of all ages
Baby swings, toddler section and then big climbing structures for big kids/teenagers.
Well equipped and stunning on the farther side with a beautiful pond/body of water.
Highly recommended as one of Glasgows best parks.
4.70 (1.2K reviews)
(~5.79 km from centre)
3
Pollok Country Park
Country park
Extensive woodland and gardens in the city's biggest park are a sanctuary for visitors and wildlife.
4.60 (7K reviews)
(~9.55 km from centre)
4
Rouken Glen Garden Centre
Park
Parkland with a walled flower garden, pathways among trees and a pond overlooked by a boat house.
$$ $$
4.60 (3.1K reviews)
(~6.04 km from centre)
5
Gleniffer Braes Country Park
Park
Woodland area with birds & grazing cattle, plus hiking paths, streams & scenic lookout points.
4.60 (1.6K reviews)
(~9.24 km from centre)
6
Linn Park
City park
Expansive park with woodland and river walks, an 18-hole golf course and 2 children's play areas.
4.50 (1.3K reviews)
(~8.88 km from centre)
7
National Museum of Rural Life
Museum
Family museum exploring farming history with a 1950s working farm, animals and interactive displays.
4.50 (1K reviews)
(~9.18 km from centre)
8
Greenbank Garden
Park
Garden and woodland walks through landscaped grounds of a Georgian house. Onsite shop and tearoom.
4.50 (575 reviews)
(~5.38 km from centre)
9
Dams to Darnley Country Park
Country park
Varied natural landscape on Glasgow's fringe, with 5 reservoirs and both grass and woodland areas.
4.40 (824 reviews)
(~6.16 km from centre)
10
Dodside Dogruns
Dog park
ππ Lovely field with a variety of areas. Small wooded area, small stream (if your dog likes to get muddy remember to bring something to wash them down with), some hills to run up and down. What more can a dog ask for?
4.80 (128 reviews)
(~2.04 km from centre)
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Newlands Park
Park
ππ Plenty of space to roam. Great place for dogs with lots of responsible owners and areas to run about.
Tennis courts and play area for kids. Small cafe area, have not tried yet but seemed to be popular operating under takeaway rules due to restrictions. Will certainly go back.
4.50 (284 reviews)
(~9.02 km from centre)
12
Cowan Park
Park
ππ Went to see the war memorial. Its so well attended and a well maintained . Beautiful to see and an honour.
4.30 (785 reviews)
(~5.93 km from centre)
13
Crookston Castle
Castle
Ruined castle dating from 1600s with central and 4 square corner towers, plus city views.
4.40 (310 reviews)
(~9.53 km from centre)
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Craigie Linn (Waterfall)
Tourist attraction
ππ This was my first time here their is so many hikes you can do around this area, from the car park the water fall is very easy to find I had 3 kids 1 3 yr old 2 6 yr old, it can be very muddy in some spots so have a change of shoes to be on the safe side, lucky I had a change of clothes as my son fe...
4.60 (123 reviews)
(~8.55 km from centre)
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Linn Park Waterfall
Tourist attraction
ππ Large and easy walk park after all. Not very difficult to find the water fall. Bridge is another "attraction", whereby when you approach the bridge, you will find the population density of dog is much higher than human.
4.60 (116 reviews)
(~8.72 km from centre)
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Rosshall Park
Park
ππ This park is a little space of heaven. A gorgeous place to take a breather from the hustle and bustle of city life. Utter bliss π
4.30 (287 reviews)
(~9.78 km from centre)
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Glasgow Museums Resource Centre
Museum
ππ Off the beaten track. They offer free guided tours of the massive collection of 1.2 million items in storage. All the items are stored in meshed casing or on racks. If there are only a few people on the tour it will be tailored to the group interests. We saw fossils, taxidermy, Indian truck panels,...
4.50 (135 reviews)
(~6.91 km from centre)
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Duncarnock Fort (The Craigie)
Historical landmark
ππ Great wee walk. Best to park on the road (there are lay-bys either side of the gate). Easily doable with young kids.
Hard / steep route goes straight up, but thereβs a safe route which is a bit longer that goes up the back.
4.80 (77 reviews)
(~3.28 km from centre)
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Wonder World Soft Play East Kilbride
Children's amusement center
ππ Just had my first visit with my 20 month old son. He isn't as mobile as other children his age.
So I was really pleased to see such a large play area for his age group. There were lots of foam block for us to build towers with. He really enjoyed the little activity walls and the little blue sensory...
4.10 (887 reviews)
(~9.87 km from centre)
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Bonnyton Farm Dog Run
Dog park
π Would be a great place except for the security aspect of it. We have had the gates opened twice now while our dogs were running in the field. The second time by an employee of the farm. When I advised them that it was not ideal, the response was basically they had to put water in there as it was a...
4.70 (78 reviews)
(~3.76 km from centre)