Find things to do in Glasgow
A great day out awaits. Wondering what to do in Glasgow? If you feel like exploring the area around Glasgow Westerwood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, there’s plenty on offer.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
30 minute drive
Get lost in art.
Glasgow’s most popular tourist attraction showcases Celtic arts and culture in a grand Spanish-style building. Get up close to work from French Impressionists, Scottish Colourists and the one and only Salvador Dali, all completely free.
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
30 minute drive
Find sanctuary in the city.
Head to Glasgow’s West End for a chance to see more than 9,000 plants, including exotic species, in landscaped gardens and Victorian glasshouses. The garden’s manicured lawns lie on the banks of the River Kelvin and make the perfect picnic sport.
Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre
25 minute drive
A mechanical marvel.
Unlike any theatre you’ve been to before, Sharmanka is a collection of clockwork contraptions that spring to life through strange sounds and atmospheric lighting. Make sure to check show times before heading to the Trongate venue to avoid disappointment.
Riverside Museum
30 minute drive
A history lesson beside The Clyde.
The striking spiked building next to the river is home to 3,000 objects which reveal the city’s transport history. There’s even the chance to travel through time on a carefully recreated cobbled street with shops dating from 1895 all the way up to the 1980s.
Pollok Country Park
30 minute drive
Escape to Glasgow’s largest green space at Pollok Country Park, where more than 360 acres of woodland, gardens and open parkland await just minutes from the city centre. The park is home to Highland cattle, woodland trails and the famous The Burrell Collection museum, making it a restorative blend of nature and culture.
The Hidden Lane
22 minute drive
Find a hidden creative hub in Finnieston at The Hidden Lane - an alley of roughly 100 studios filled with designers, artists, makers and a cosy tearoom tucked away from the main streets. You can wander the colourful workshops, discover handcrafted treasures, attend a workshop or simply enjoy a coffee in an unexpected urban nook. It’s a delightful micro-escape into Glasgow’s creative spirit, ideal for a leisurely half-day outing.
Glasgow Green
23 minute drive
Step into Glasgow’s oldest park - Glasgow Green - sitting alongside the River Clyde, where historic monuments, broad lawns, riverside paths and a lively park atmosphere await. Whether you’re relaxing by the Doulton Fountain, enjoying a play park or simply strolling through the green space, it offers a vibrant yet tranquil escape right in the heart of the city.
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