Glasgow is a vibrant city with plenty to do for children and adults alike. Whether you’re planning a holiday to the city or a short break for just a few days, you’ll find an extensive range of fun things to do in Glasgow with the family.
To help get you started with planning your trip, we’ve put together our top 10 activities that are sure to keep your children entertained – whatever their ages!
For kids with plenty of energy, the Glasgow Climbing Centre is a must-visit. From rope climbs to bouldering, the Glasgow Climbing Centre is perfect for all ages. The Centre offers supervised sessions, as well as beginners’ sessions for children who are interested in learning to rock climb.
If your children are football mad, the Scottish Football museum is worth putting at the top of your itinerary. There are 14 different galleries to explore, as well as options to tour the famous Hampden Park stadium.
Of all the fun things to do in Glasgow, Scotland Street School is certainly amongst the best. Kids can find out what school was like hundreds of years ago, as well as dress up in like a pupil of the past and spend time in three different reconstructed classrooms.
When the weather is fine, there’s nothing better than taking a trip to Pollok Country Park. A short train journey from central Glasgow, this park offers 360-acres of beautiful park and woodland (perfect for picnics). For younger children, there is also a play area.
Situated on the Clyde waterfront, the Glasgow Science Centre is a must-visit for fun things to do in Glasgow. As well as being educational, there are around 300 hands-on science exhibitions that children of all ages are sure to love. With regular exhibits and shows designed to keep children entertained, it’s the ideal day out for families.
Tennant’s Training Academy is a cookery school located in the east end of Glasgow. They offer regular ‘bring a wee one’ cooking classes, which are designed to teach children to cook a wide range of different dishes. If you’re looking for fun things to do in Glasgow, it’s a great choice for rainy days.
Explore the history of Britain’s first ever police force at the Glasgow Police Museum. Offering plenty of exhibits, including police uniforms from countries across the world, you’re sure to find plenty to entertain your family here.
Whether you’re looking for a rainy-day activity or simply want to treat your children to a new toy, the St Enoch Shopping Centre is a great destination for families. With Scotland’s only Hamley’s and a large Disney store, there are plenty of child-friendly shops at St Enochs.
If you’re looking for fun things to do in Glasgow for children who love cars, trains and trams, the Riverside Museum is a must-visit. Preserving a long and innovative history of the city’s transport and maritime artefacts, children can explore full-scale boats, cars, trains and much more here.
One of Glasgow’s most popular attractions, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum offers plenty to do for children of all ages. From Medieval art to Ancient Egyptian sculptures and life-size stuffed animals and a rainforest room, exhibits are changed regularly, meaning there is always something to see.
Whatever you choose to do with your family in Glasgow, you’ll find this vibrant and innovative city a joy to visit. After a long day of exploring, unwind in one of our family rooms at the Leonardo Inn Hotel Glasgow West End.
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