Plan great family days out in the city this summer and make your Next Stop Glasgow!
With light nights, blue skies, a little bit of sunshine (hopefully!) and the school holidays in full swing, it’s the perfect time of year to plan your days out with all the family.
DISCOVER YOUR CITY
Hop on the City Sightseeing Glasgow Bus Tour and become a tourist in your own city – learn more about the history of Glasgow and visit some of the worldclass attractions on this hop-on, hop-off circuit – did you know principal civic collections such as Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum and Riverside Museum offer FREE admission!
With great summer holiday activity programmes, they are great places to head – look out for the summer beach at Riverside from 7 July – 24 September!
STEP BACK IN TIME Step back in time and discover Glasgow’s unique history with a visit to Provand’s Lordship, the oldest house in the city, built in 1471. It was originally part of a hospital and is one of only four medieval buildings to survive in Glasgow.
GO ART SPOTTING The City Centre Mural Trail features a diverse range of art at locations throughout the city. These huge splashes of colourful, high impact works mix the radical with the quirky and bizarre!
Be sure to look out for the three new artworks of Sir Billy Connolly, marking the much-loved comedian’s 75th birthday.
ENJOY A BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF THE CITY Check out the viewing platform at The Lighthouse and see the city from a new perspective. Visit the Mackintosh Interpretation Centre too, to find out about Glasgow’s celebrated Art Nouveau pioneer.
HAVE A GIRLIE PAMPER SESSION Get hands-on at the bath bomb and body scrub workshops at The Beauty Kitchen on Saltmarket – recently featured in Marie Claire and Cosmopolitan, their 100% natural body and skincare products are scrumptious.
WATCH A BLOCKBUSTER ... OR A CLASSIC!
Visit the cinema! The GFT is Scotland’s original independent cinema with a varied programme including Cult Classics or Take 2: Family Friendly Films keeping even the littlest films fans entertained. Cineworld on Renfrew Street boasts the title of the tallest cinema in the world offering a whopping 18 screens over 6 floors – load up on the popcorn and relax!
ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS Pack a picnic and head to Glasgow Green.
The oldest of the city’s parks, Glasgow Green is a beautiful expansive area also housing the fascinating People’s Palace and the beautiful Doulton Fountain.
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