Visitor Information for Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Google Visitor Review Score 4.7/5 Stars
Opening Days: Open daily all year
Opening Times: 7am to dusk all year round
Admission Prices: Free to visit
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Key Features of Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Glasshouses . Arboretum . Koi Pond . Carnivorous Plants .Tearoom . Rose Garden . Marked Trails . Dog Friendly
About Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Glasgow Botanic Gardens are located in the West End of Glasgow so convenient to get to if you are staying locally.
And a real break from the hustle of the city!
Perhaps best for known for the magnificently restored domed glasshouse the Kibble Palace.
This is home to a superb collection of plants, ferns, carnivorous plants, a koi pond and sculptures.
Plants include roses in theh rose garden, herbs & dyes, an arboretum, orchids and begonias.
And there is a chuildrens garden too.
There are several marked trails for you and the family to follow including ones just for children.
And there are guided tours at 11am on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and an additional tour at 2pm on Thursdays.
Refreshments are avaiable at the Tearoom just north of Kibble Palace.
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Contact Details for Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Address: Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730, Great Western Road, Glasgow, Scotland, G12 0UE
Tel: 0141 276 1416
Email: Andrew.Sinclair2@glasgow.gov.uk
Web: Link here
Dogs at Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Dogs on short leads are allowed in the .Glasgow Botanic Gardens with some areas off limits (Kibble Palace & Main Range glasshouses) and others where they can be off lead like the Arboretum.
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Visitor Reviews of Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Google Visitor Review Score 4.7 Stars
Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens are. Here is what visitors to Glasgow Botanic Gardens had to say:
“Beautiful… We even enjoyed a free bagpipe and drum rehearsal!
The park has lovely walks around it too. Please do visit and support this amazing place.”
“A truly beautiful and peaceful place in the heart of Glasgow.
The glasshouses, especially the Kibble Palace, are stunning and filled with rare plants.
The gardens are well maintained, perfect for a relaxing walk, photography, or just sitting quietly to enjoy nature”
“Greenhouse after greenhouse of exotic plants from every corner of the world.
Plenty of outdoor seating and great areas, tearoom and food truck.”
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Map and Location of Glasgow Botanic Gardens
730, Great Western Road
Glasgow Scotland G12 0UE
United Kingdom