Museum
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Glasgow, United Kingdom
A grand red sandstone museum with art, natural history and a Spitfire hanging in the hall, free to enter.
Garden · United Kingdom · Scotland
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
A Victorian park in the West End with glasshouses and the Kibble Palace.
Free to enter about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Glasgow Botanic Gardens matters
In the West End, the Botanic Gardens are an easy escape, with a river path, lawns and a series of glasshouses. The Kibble Palace is the star, a huge curving glass hall filled with tree ferns and statues. Entry to the grounds is free, and there are cafes around on Byres Road afterwards.
Talking points
- The Kibble Palace is a landmark glasshouse.
- The gardens are free.
- The West End has cafes nearby.
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