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Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow

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Activities & Events

River Kelvin Walkway Wander

Sunday, 12 March 2017 at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Walking and talking is one of life’s simple pleasures, we don’t need to travel f …

Cost: £00

Hedgehogs and Habitats

Sunday, 23 October 2016 at 1:00 AM to 4:00 PM

As the autumn nights close in it is time to make sure we are looking out for our …

Cost: £10

Move More Glasgow – Kelvingrove Park Walk

Saturday, 9 January 2021 at 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Kelvingrove Park Walk At Move More we know that when you’re living with or after …

Cost: £Free

Park information

This Sir Joseph Paxton designed landscape is a classic example of a Victorian Park.

Its design and setting on the banks of the River Kelvin enhance and compliment the many magnificent buildings which surround and the world renowned Art Gallery and Museum prominently featured within it.

The park also contains the magnificent Stewart Memorial Fountain, erected in 1872, commemorates Lord Provost Stewart who was instrumental in the delivery of Glasgow’s water supply system from Loch Katrine – inaugurated in 1859. The park’s magnificent A listed bandstand and amphitheatre was refurbished during 2014.

Visit Glasgow City Council website for more info »

Facilities

  • Café
  • Floral display
  • Football pitches
  • Historical features
  • Monuments
  • Orienteering
  • Pavilion
  • Seating
  • Skateboard and BMX park
  • Tennis Courts
  • Views
  • Visitor centre
  • Walks
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildflower meadows
  • Wildlife viewing

Location

Otago Street, Glasgow G12 8NS

Stories

Kelvin walkway

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News

Newsletter January 2018

We have already tiptoed past the midway point of January and we would like to with all the groups we  […]

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MyParkScotland is a registered Scottish Charity (No. SC045424) and a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in Scotland (No. 497289)