The Glasgow Botanic Gardens were a highlight during my short time in the city. Best of all, it was free! I wouldn't say I have a green thumb, but I'm usually drawn to botanical gardens. We explored the two greenhouses- Kibble Palace and Long Pit. It's amazing how many species of plants there were within the two greenhouses. There is also a spacious outdoor green space. read more

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They close at like 4pm and they mean 4pm sharp! But super cutesy area, has lots of benches if you just wanna chill for a bit. Would be so beautiful in spring/summer when everything is in bloom. The inside gardens are lovely regardless tho read more

Free gardens and greenhouses in Glasgow. Came here with some friends during the day in a weekday and there were still quite a few people sitting on benches and strolling along the paths. It's possible to run along a trail as well. It's a cute spot to hang out with friends or go on a date. The greenhouses are quite warm so that was nice on a cold day. The gardens are pretty and it was nice to get out in nature. read more

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These are beautiful and free gardens to visit. I saw cash donation bins. You can also donate to RSPB to aid Scottish wildlife with card. There was an ice cream and beverage station. There are water refill stations and toilets. Inside the greenhouses are pretty warm, and it's nice to take photos. There's a children's garden and plenty of paths to get steps in. There are also many restaurants and shops nearby. read more

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Free attraction that can take anywhere between 2 hours and 6 hours depending on your taste. Has 2 good sized buildings with multiple rooms each with plants from all over the world running the gamut from rainforests to cactuses and even a Scooby Doo plant! The grounds contain local bushes, various trees, a rose garden, an open green area, a kid's playground, and a food stand. You can also walk to the river, read more

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This is a MUST stop when in Glasgow. First, this place is free to go to! It's absolutely beautiful and quiet. These grounds are beautifully maintained, and you could easily spend a whole day here reading. They have a food truck here that many people where at. There have hundreds of species of plants to see. These botanical gardens are excellent and one of the best places in Glasgow. It's a quiet nature oasis to get out of the busy city. read more

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The architecture is beautiful, but the flowers it contains are even more beautiful. There are entire rooms dedicated to amazing flowers such as an entire orchid room, a snapdragon room, and a desert flower room. There is a large rainforest-esque room where the room is constantly in a state of misting rain and the foliage droops down to brush your shoulders when you walk by. It is one of best places in the world and made me so happy to just walk through this entire garden time and time again read more

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My friend and I were staying in a B&B near the botanic gardens and decided to walk through and explore since it was free admission. The main glasshouse is called Kibble Palace, named after its architect. Even though it was cold weather outside, the interior the glasshouse holds a variety of blooms. It was a nice, humid reprieve from the weather outside. We admired a few of the plants and then walked around the well-kept grounds. We spotted signs of an old railway station which used to be on this site. Even this was covered in green. I imagine that this is a nice place to visit no matter what time of year. If it is Winter and you are missing the bright blooms of Summer then the glasshouse has this. In the Summer I think the surrounding park would be perfect for a picnic or reading a book. One of the highlights of Glasgow! read more

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What's not to love about the Botanic Gardens? An oasis of greenery in the West End since 1842, the Botanics houses an internationally-acclaimed collection of plants and trees. It was originally set up to provide a teaching collection for Glasgow University, to provide plants for botanical and medical courses. The magnificent Kibble Palace glasshouse was relocated from a private garden at Coulport on Loch Long in 1873, and was completely restored with millennium funding. Its collection of tropical tree ferns is a wonderful place to hang out on a cold winter day, and they have frequent exhibitions and events inside. The main conservatory is a veritable maze of glasshouses, each with different habitats showcasing different areas of the world - again, it's great to wander through here on cold days. There are lots of different areas to explore in the rest of the gardens, there's even an old railway running underneath the gardens and you can gaze down into the platforms. The gardens extend over the hilltop to give access to the River Kelvin Walkway at the rear, and if you go out the Kirklee gate and follow the signs you will find the 'extension' garden that is the Arboretum. This tends to be a lot quieter than the main part. read more

Glasgow Botanic Gardens - Kibble palace with Oran Mor in background. - Parks Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I think the botanic garden plants are going into the new outdoor water park next to the transport museum. It's built in 2 yrs. It's going to be amazing. You should look it up. Like, a, big glass house, sauna, steam rooms etc big chutes. Next to the river Clyde. read more

I love the Botanics. Trudie M and I had our wedding pics taken here so it always brings back great memories when we go for a walk through it like we did tonight. There is no better way to celebrate the start of spring. (Hopefully - Fingers crossed) It is a beautiful spot when the sun is out, it's great for walking the dog or sitting on a bench and watching the world go by. It's always rammed during summer as people look to soak up the rare Glasgow Rays. Looking forward to summer already! read more

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When the sun comes out in Glasgow, there's only a handful of places worth heading to, the botanics is one of those places. With an amazing display of green fingered prowess and some international flavour on my doorstep, the botanics is where I head to get some space or catch up with friends over lunch. With access to the Kelvin Walkway closeby its definitely one of the nicest gateways to some of the places that make Glasgow a dear green place. read more

Glasgow Botanic Gardens - The squirrels here are very friendly :) - Parks Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I have many happy memories from time spend in Glasgow's Botanic Gardens. From events like Bard in the Botanics and BBC Stargazing Live, to wandering around the glass houses and the Kibble Palace, to just sitting around eating ice cream, it's hard to think of a time I've been in the Botanic Gardens and not enjoyed myself. So what should you know? Well, first off it's bigger than it immediately appears, maybe about half the size of Kelvingrove Park. I spent a lot of time never venturing far from the glass houses, but there is more to see and it's worth exploring. Case in point: A little exploration will allow you to find the old Botanic Gardens Railway Station - one that has long been out of use. There's also a whole bunch of events that get organised here every year. Bard in the Botanics is one high light, with performances of Shakespeare throughout the summer which only occasionally get rained off. At other times of year events tend to take place indoors but there's usually something going on. The Kibble Palace is really amazing, not just for the plants (which certainly are amazing) but also for the architecture. It's all wrought iron and glass and it's full of statues and sculptures. It's free to explore it, so if you're visiting the gardens and you skip the palace, you're missing out. You can get onto the Kelvin Walkway from the Botanic Gardens too, and then you can follow it all the way to Kelvingrove Park without ever noticing that you've left green spaces. A brilliant opportunity to hide from the city. read more

Glasgow Botanic Gardens - The old ababdoned Botanic Gardens railway station. - Parks Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I love the botanic gardens, I live near one of the entrances and often use it as a short cut to get to Byres road. There is the main bit of the gardens where the glass houses are. It's great if you have a day to just wander about and investigate. There is an old underground train station near great western road that you world easily miss. There's also a route that take you all the way down to the old big Blu and then if you keep going you'll arrive at Kelvingrove park. I love going all through the year as its changes so much with the seasons. There is also a lovely little children's play area and childrens garden to. read more

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I love this place! It's perfect for me to chill out in my lunch hour in the sun. If I want to do more then there's paths to wander, a children's play park if you have kids, there's an indoor fish pond, lots of outdoor flower and plant displays & a big indoor flower building (no idea what you call these!). There are toilets and a van selling food & drinks. A must do if you are visiting the west end. read more

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Extremely underrated spot. It's 100 percent free to enter and browse. Did it with my ex a few years back and had a blast. Man, it brings back memories of young love. We also had some kids find a dead rat and threaten to throw it in my bookbag, but hey, that's Glasgow, lol. read more

So this evening my family and my husbands family decided to have a night out in Glasgow. So we decided to take ourselves to the light show at the Botanic Gardens. Well - if you haven't bought tickets yet - DONT BOTHER. Really all it was, was some colored lights in the trees - nothing fancy nothing different just lights. No up beat and fun music - just droning noise at some points throughout the park. My son & my niece - aged 11 were bored out their face. Myself and my husband were just looking forward to going home as was my sister and brother in law. This is a park in Glasgow that should have lights like this all year round and not a paid event. read more

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A verdant oasis in the West End of Glasgow, created by a 19th century botanist to supply the nearby university. What's present today is an immaculately-kept outdoor space to wander around, escape the city and explore. They have plenty to see, from herb & vegetable gardens to massive Monkey puzzle trees. For me, the most visually impressive (man-made) part was the wrought iron framed glasshouse known as Kibble Palace - it was interesting to find out that part of it was originally a conservatory for John Kibble's house in Loch Long, before it was brought up the River Clyde by barge and reconstructed in the park. The main range of glasshouses, just above KP, is where the majority of the plants are kept, in various environmental conditions (from dry desert heat to dank rainforest). Some of the specimens we came across were unbelievable - you'd never seen plants like it before. My expectations of the place were really exceeded - if it's a fine day I'd thoroughly recommend a visit. read more

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As a fan of long, lonely walks, I often start at The Botanics when I fancy a stroll down the Kelvin. The grounds are large enough to get lost in, and there is a herb garden and an underground railway station, now abandoned and relatively inaccessible, unless you are happy clambering over fences. It is also the home of the annual Shakespeare festival. Here, you can see straightforward productions of the Bard at cheap prices, in something like site specific spaces. It is conventional enough in production- don't expect a post modern Macbeth, but last year's Richard III was a god run through of the murderous Tudor propaganda piece. I also saw Belle and Sebastian do a huge free gig here a few summers ago. There was something about this show that captured the best of Glasgow- a tipsy crowd, peaceful and chilled, listening to a local band who had hit the headlines without loosing their Glasgow touch. I had a picnic in the same place this summer... without even mentioning the extensive conservatories, I have realised how much I enjoy lazing around in this delightful park. read more

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This was our morning walk spot everyday we were in Glasgow. It's quite large, very beautiful and lots of great paths are available for exploring. I love Glasgow! read more

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Admittedly these are not the best or biggest botanic gardens in the world, but hey, the entrance's free! It's a great place to go for a walk, to wander around on a sunny afternoon or just sit and relax for the moment. There's not much to see on the outside, besides a wee herbal garden, a rose garden, the remains of an old train station and a whole lot of squirrels, but the glasshouses make up for it. There are 2 big glasshouses divided into various parts - including an orchid or a carnivorous plant collection and there's also usually artwork displayed in one of them (the Kibble palace). No matter what the season, there's always something blossoming and there are people making the best of what the day has to offer - whether it's by sun bathing or making snowmen! read more

Glasgow Botanic Gardens - The botanic gardens during winter! (the one day it snowed in Glasgow) :) - Parks Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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I remember going here when I was a kid with School. We got lost, and we got into loads of trouble. With hindsight, I can only imagine we went there with School because it was free. Now though, I still go every now and then when I am over on the West End. It is in a good location, near Hillhead tube station and loads of local shops to pick up some munchies and go on a wee adventure. It's hard to miss, with the huge glass dome and once inside, there are a lot of different flowers, in areas with different temperatures. It is well maintained and a nice way to disappear for an hour if its raining outside. It's also a lovely place to go when it is NOT raining, lazing around outside on a lazy summer day. I doubt if I would go if it wasn't free, but that is not to fault the place. Well worth a look. read more

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The Botanical gardens are far classier than Kelvingrove Park. The warden's make sure of that. A lovely garden just off Great Western and Byres Road, this place has the classic botanical greenhouses (Victorian style), children's play area, and of course, plants! It's a great place to go and chill out - buy an ice cream and take a stroll around the gardens - they even have paths which lead down to the river Kelvin, and beyond. The greenhouses themselves are mighty impressive. With plants from all over the world, a koi-carp pond (these fish are HUGE!) and graceful statues adorning the edges, they are beautiful. The Botanics are popular with familys, and locals alike, as they also hold cute little events - story reading for the kids, and sometimes even puppet shows, or Shakespeare readings for the adults. Fantastic. The West End festival parade also travels through here... So, to sum up? It's a great place to get lost in for a few hours... read more

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Why can't entry to all Botanic Gardens be free like this one? The Botanic Gardens at Benmore, near my home town of Dunoon, ain't free. But the Glasgow Botanic Gardens are just as lovely, if not better. The fact that anyone can get in for free is a credit to Glasgow City Council. I do criticise the council a lot, but you can't take that away from them, nor the massive amount of work which no doubt goes into the upkeep of a place like this. The huge lawn near the main entrance is a very popular spot for young, student sunbathers in the summer, with a very relaxing vibe in the air. The impressive Kibble Palace, as well as having lots of tropical orchids and plants, has a pond containing abslolutely HUGE koi carp - I haven't seen fish this big since my grandpa's last goldfish. There are plenty of walking routes in the gardens; it is particularly nice to have a stroll through the woods or along the River Kelvin. And better still, it seems to be quiet most of the time, the way beautiful places like this should be. read more

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I love going here such a beautiful well kept place such beautiful flowers love to walk around the gardens and glass house would recommend everyone to go visit this beautiful place read more

So beautiful, I could've spent all day here if I had time. A must see if you are in Glasgow. Also, historical significance for people interested in that. read more

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Even when google said we would be going at the busiest time, we hardly saw anyone!! Enjoyed each greenhouse, and really enjoyed the individual gardens. It was gloomy and slightly raining but the beautiful greenery and bright flowers made for an impeccable sight. I loved every moment. Probably my favorite spot in Glasgow! read more

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My nearest park and what a lovely lovely place on a summer's day. For such a small space there are plenty of corners to hide away in if you want some peace and quiet, plenty of places to wander round, indoor and out and as it's on my route down to Byres Rd I often pause here on one of the benches to take in the view. It's always busy at the weekends (weather dependant of course) but never crowded. If you are lucky you'll find the hidden Subway station, or the 'scent' gardens, you might even get to hand feed a local, friendly, squirrel! There is a great wee coffee stall too and if the rain does come on, just duck into one of the 'greenhouses' for some amazing exotic foliage and flowers. read more

I'm not sure if i can speak any higher of this place. Its by far one of the best free things to do with your time in Sunny or if the case may be un Sunny Glasgow. Well, what to say. First of all the Sunny stuff. Sunny days in Glasgow are a bit like nice conservatives, hard to find and too suprising to your being for you to actually enjoy them. If however your able keep yourself from reeeling in suprise enough to enjoy the bright fiery balls annual display in these parts, then the Botanics is one of the best places to enjoy it. The crowd at the Botanics is more familly orientated than that of Kelvin Grove, whichh is nice when you have a little one and want to avoid the slightly drunken mob feel which has been known to raise its head in the latter. Beutiful lawns are interspersed with shady wooded areas, benches, a recently added pond and an outdoor garden area (for a kids group mostly but open to all us big folk as well). It truly is a an excellent area to just relax and enjoy the fresh air. If however the Glasgow weather is behaving itself and not acting all nice in front of company, you know like the dog who humps everything until you take him to the vet, and by behaving i mean pissing it down, then the green houses and the Kibble palace (the big white old one near the front) really come into there own. Inside you'll find a wide array of exotic plants, trees etc, as well as benches (in the kibble) a pond with fishy fishy fishes and some cool nudie statues (old school porn). This is a god send for those with kids looking for a place to let them roam for free on a crappy Scottish day. Its warm, safe and such a cool envirenment to be in. So yeah. A real jewl in Glasgow's crown and a must visit for Glasgowites and visitors alike, and hey, its only a 5 min walk form the Hillhead Subway so no excuses ok?? read more

I love visiting the Botanics - on a sunny day it's glorious and on a cold rainy day the warm humid glasshouses provide a tropical escape. The trees, plants and flowers display a wonderful array of colours, shapes and patterns. The Kibble Palace houses a lush jungle of ferns, palms, and plants from around the world. There's a fish pond at the entrance with rooms at either side exhibiting carnivorous plants and cacti. Entry is free, and there are often art/craft fairs, plant sales, etc. at the weekend. Special events are also held here like the Bard in the Botanics performances and Electric Gardens, plus the Kibble Palace can also be hired as a venue for private events. read more

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How have I not reviewed this place?!! The Botanics sit off two of the busiest streets in Glasgow, yet as soon as you move past the old gates, it feels like you've walked into tranquil oasis. I always used to think of the Botanics as the posh park of the west end (it is) and a bit boring, but having lived (almost) opposite it for the last 6 months, I've begun to see it in a completely different light. Walk away from the kibble palace, main grass bank & the greenhouses and it really does feels quite secluded the farther away you go. The rose garden at the top of the slope is a tranquil little spot, with specimens from across the globe. It's great for catching the sun away from marauding kids & chatting parents. In addition to the rose garden, there's a kids playground, the old Botanics underground station, the amazing tropical greenhouses (my favourite part), the beautiful Kibble palace to keep you wandering, as well as access to the Kelvin Walkway. If you've spent all day in the sun, there's a wee trailer selling drinks and food, or if you're out to treat your grannie, there's even a tearoom. There are regular events on in the palace & the park, from book/craft sales to Yoga and walking groups. I love the tranquility of this beautiful Victorian oasis, for a small park so close to a main road, it's remarkably easy to find a spot to tune out the world & catch up with friends or read your book. Due to its location on the hillside, you get great views of the setting sun, making it an ideal place for a few pictures or a romantic walk with your s/o (or just your dog). For such a small park, there're a lot of attractions meaning that whether you're in Glasgow for a day or a wegie 4 life, there's no reason not to visit this magical place read more

I really loved visiting these gardens on the West side of Glasgow. With free entry and spread over a large area, the Botanic Gardens really make for an excellent afternoon. We visited on a beautiful (though chilly) Spring day, and loved exploring the various different climates simulated in the glass houses. There are two large houses of this type, both containing a wide array of fascinating, colourful plants. It was cool to walk from very dry, arid conditions, to extremely humid rainforest, only going through one door. There is a very professional team taking care of the gardens, keeping plants watered, and available to answer the public's questions as well. There are interesting explanations provided for several plants, and I enjoyed the themed areas such as "South America". Also on site is a tea room. I took a look at the menu, which looked quite nice, and the place was certainly very busy, including the outdoor seating area. However, we were a little pressed for time, so didn't partake in tea here at the gardens. Definitely somewhere worth visiting. An excellent facility for the people of and visitors to Glasgow. read more

The Botanical gardens can be found at the corner of Great Western and Byres Road, entry is free of charge. There is a glass house with marbled Italian statues and tropical plants and flowers. Outside there are well manicured gardens with seating there is a ice cream stall and a tea room there. An ideal day out in the summer with the family. read more

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Glasgow certainly isn't lacking in parks, but the Botanic Gardens has a serious advantage over all the rest--two enormous greenhouses where you can find all manner of living, blooming fauna year-round. What could be better in a city renowned for its perpetual rain and chilly temperatures? Not only that, but one of the greenhouses--the Kibble Palace--is a bright white monument to Victorian aesthetics at their best. Both greenhouses are warm and smell fantastic--all those flowers in bloom can't help but win over your senses and lift your spirits. The park itself is a lovely little meander, with plenty of interesting plant life of its own being cultivated. Plus kiddies--it's all free! read more

Beautiful gardens; a great relaxing spot for people of all ages. A full walk through the gardens can take several hours: lots to see.

When the sun actually peaks its way out, there's nothing nicer than a day at Botanic Gardens. It's a great place to lounge about on the grass alone or with friends or to take a walk and look at the flowers. It's a popular location when the weather's nice, but even then it's easy to find a nice spot for yourself on the grass. read more

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What a beautiful part of the city. You really feel like you are in your own little oasis of calm. Very very busy on the rare sunny days that we have but plenty of benches around to perch on. On this visit we tried to get a space up in the tearooms to sit outside but it was far too busy. I always mean to spend more time here and i think i will do if the lovely weather stays like this! read more

Love love love waking around the Botanics. It's so pretty to walk around and is looked after extremely well. I went on Saturday and there were enough benches that weren't completely full, so my friends and I were happy we could sit down and chill. It's nice watching people with dogs etc walking by and the atmosphere in Botanics is always great. Nice little park for a lunch time or weekend stroll. read more

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Let me give you a little tip. When you're cold and wet and wishing for hot summer days, here's what you should do. Preferably get yourself a friend or two, although this can be done just as well on your own. Make a little trip to one of the endless food shops on Byres road and pick yourself up a little picnic. Then, head up to the Botanic Gardens and walk up through the beauty of the gardens. Feeling better already? I thought so. Once you get into the main part of the park, head off into the big Victorian-style greenhouses on your right. Make your way beyond the Wardens (they can be quite mean....) and into the main body of the green house. Once you're there, pick a bench (preferably one out of sight of anyone else) and sit down to your picnic. Not only is the greenhouse full of bright plants and bushes - it also gets really really hot in there. Now, sit back and pretend it's summer. Perfect! read more

If you can blank out the guitar strummers, the Botanic Gardens is as pleasant a place to sit on a summer's day as you'll find in Glasgow. It's also mercifully free of the Magners swilling students whom plague nearby Kelvingrove Park every day it's not raining, and offers a far more serene, genteel experience. As a nature lover who truly feels at one amidst the rich vegetation, I highly rate the glasshouse as well. read more