Travelling with kids is a recommended activity, especially if parents want them to have knowledge about how the world really works. Through travelling, the little ones will find interesting information about the places and cultures they are not accustomed to. Likewise, they acquire a wider perspective that the world is so large and they are just small parts of it. Through traveling, kids learn the value of cooperation, friendliness, respect, and humility – values which every parent want to teach her young ones. However, travelling with kids doesn’t always come easy, particularly for the mother who plans every activity for the family. Thankfully, if you are in Glasgow and planning some kiddie adventures, you are in the right place.
Glasgow, one of the many beautiful cities in Scotland, is listed one of the world’s friendliest cities. This large Scottish city has everything to charm adults and kids alike. With Glasgow’s castles, museums, farms, parks, ships, and intriguing play places, there will never be a boring day for the kids. In fact, the children might even ask you to take them back and live in this lovely city.
Touring Glasgow is not something which will require you to break the bank. Admissions to museums are generally free. Parks are open to the public. Play places do not charge too expensive rates. Believe us when we say that Glasgow is a perfect city to take your children to. See for yourself in the list we compiled about the things to do in Glasgow with kids. Have fun planning your trip!
Cost: Free
Museums are the best places to educate children. The bad news is kids find museums boring. Walking around and staring at the displays really do not appeal to their active character. The good news, however, is that there’s a museum in Glasgow which will definitely engage the kids. The Riverside Museum is a charming place in Glasgow in that it displays all about the transportation in Glasgow over the years. So instead of seeing artefacts, ancient costumes, coins, and pieces of jewelry on the shelves, kids will be treated to a whole new experience of looking at a massive collection of cars, bicycles, trains, trams, fire engines, motorbikes, and all sorts of transport vehicles which have passed the thoroughfares in Glasgow and Scotland. Also, the Riverside Museum has several interactive exhibits for the children visitors. Kids can walk down an old cobbled street, hop in a tram, and listen to the grumbling sound of thunder. They can also explore the Victorian street and enter the shops. And perhaps the best treat for the kids is seeing the Tall Ship, located on the River Clyde just outside the Riverside Museum building.
The Tall Ship is a maritime museum which features a Victorian sailing ship. It is committed to preserve the Glenlee and the maritime history of Glasgow. Oftentimes, the Tall Ship hosts maritime-themed activities and exhibits for the kids. Admission to the Tall Ship is free. Once inside, the kids can practice swabbing the deck, visit the galley, take the wheel, explore the cargo hold, test the fog horn, ring the ship’s bell, or even play captain. They can also ask questions and learn all about maritime life from the working ship’s crew. The kids can also visit the Tall Ship’s mini cinema. The Tall Ship opens daily, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $14 to $15
A must-see when you are visiting Scotland with the kids is the Glasgow Science Center. This attraction might just be the most popular recommendation for everyone who comes to Glasgow. If you have kids who are fascinated by science, you have every reason to take them here. And if your kids do not like science, they will learn to love it once they see what is inside of this amazing place. The Glasgow Science Center is a huge facility which sole focus is to showcase science and technology in captivating and unique ways. All kids, regardless of age, will find every corner in this center an amusing one. The kids will surely be enchanted by various interactive exhibits, workshops, shows, and activities inside the Glasgow Science Center. More than these, the kids can also enjoy the full-dome planetarium as well as an IMAX theater which has the biggest screen in all of Scotland. They can also explore the science mall, which is an entertaining 3-story mall where children can do hands-on science and technology experiments. Another great area inside the center is the revolving space-age Glasgow Tower that offers 360-degree views of the entire city. Kids can attend free workshops, too! Additionally, the children can splash about in the Waterways Exhibit, build a roller coaster, or put on a puppet show. They can explore the center’s “A Question of Perception” zone, wherein they can explore further the science behind illusions. They can discover how energy is transformed, generated, and transmitted in the Powering the Future exhibit, too. The Glasgow Science Museum is located at 50 Pacific Quay, and opens daily during the summer (April to November) from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $8.5 to $13
Little boys often crave for physical activity. They usually don’t take joy from just sitting around and touring places on a boat or a tourist bus. To satisfy your boys’ craving for some physical adventure, visit the Glasgow Climbing Center. Located at 534 Paisley Road West in Southside, Glasgow, the Glasgow Climbing Center is an award-winning climbing facility for all ages. It boasts of safe and thrilling climbing adventures in its various climbing spots. In here, kids (and your whole family, since the center accommodates everyone) can do roped climbing, rock climbing, bouldering and abseiling. Your kids will be assisted with professionals for a safe and enjoyable experience. After all the climbing, you can head to the café inside the center and fill those hungry tummies. The Glasgow Climbing Center is open daily, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. of weekends. This adventure will surely put a smile on your little boys’ faces.
Cost: Free
Since it’s a well-established fact that museums are not really exciting places for children, we have tried to look for a museum which will counter such impression. Inside the University of Glasgow, there is the Hunterian, which is considered Scotland’s oldest museum. The Hunterian covers several areas, such as the Hunterian Museum, the Hunterian Art Gallery, the Zoology Museum, and the Anatomy Museum. This museum will surely delight the kids as they will be able to see dinosaurs and mummies inside. In fact, the museum has an impressive collection of more than 1 million artefacts, including a real 2,500-year-old Egyptian mummy, a prized map of the world from the 17th century China, a 330-million-year-old fossilized shark, and all sorts of archaeological, zoological, and geological fascinating articles. The HUnterian Museum and Art Gallery are closed on Mondays, and open from Tuesdays to Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission to these museums is free.
Cost: $210
So your kids love riding animals or have a dream to become equestrians? Or you just want to take them riding? Go to the Tannoch Stables at Palacerigg in Cumbernauld. This riding center provides indoor riding lessons to children from age 3 and above. The Tannoch Stables boasts of more than 200 acres of land and several recognitions as an approved riding center in Scotland. Plus, the staff is very friendly. Kids can have some riding lessons, join a pony or a riding club, and own ponies.
Cost: $26 to $39.4
For around 150 years, the Scottish have played football. Football fans from around the world should not miss a trip to this museum, which is located in the national stadium in the south of the city. Your kids would want to see what is in this place, and learn more about the sport they also love. At the Scottish Football Museum, the kids will be able to see thousands of objects about football, the original Scottish Cup (the oldest national trophy in the world), film footages of some of the best football games in Scotland, and many others. The Scottish Football Museum will inspire football fanatics to do better and achieve greater heights in this sport.
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Cost: Free
For a rather relaxing and less tiring activity in Glasgow, we recommend a visit to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, which is located at Argyle Street. This museum is another must-see attraction in Glasgow, with its 22 themed and state-of-the-art galleries. The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is home to 8,000 fascinating objects, such as arms and armor, art, and natural history. In here, the kids will find masterpieces of world-renowned artists, like Salvador Dali’s “Christ St John of the Cross”. They can also check out Sir Roger the Asian elephant exhibit. Aside from these, they can see other amusing exhibits depending on the gallery’s theme. Admission to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is free.
Cost: Free
A historical landmark in Glasgow, the Lighthouse is an easy-to-find place in the city. You can take your kids here on a sunny day when everyone wants to see a picturesque view of the city from the top of the tower. As you climb together, you can check out the various exhibits on display. Plus, you can admire the amazing architecture of the whole place. The Lighthouse is open to the public from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $4 to $13
Art is something we should let our kids experience even at their young age. In Glasgow, you can teach them to appreciate the arts at the Sharmanka Kinetic Theater, which is home to the bizarre creations of sculptor-mechanic Eduard Bersudsky. This artist is famous for crafting masterpieces, such as mystifying contraptions and dragons, from scrap. The Sharmanka Kinetic Theater is a venue for his kinetic sculptures which perform a choreography accompanied by haunting music and synchronized light.
Cost: Free
You might be asking about a zoo in Glasgow. Let’s face it, kids love to see animals. And yes, you can take your kids to the animal kingdom in the Tollcross Children’s Farm. Located in The Courtyard, the TollCross Children’s Farm is home to various farm animals, such as sheep, pigs, lovebirds, llamas, shire horses, and Shetland ponies. In this farm, the kids can play and interact with the animals. They can run around. They can even watch a 3D story of Cock Robin. Plus, admission to the Tollcross Children’s Farm is free.
Cost: Free
What’s the point of travelling around Glasgow if you do not appreciate the city’s history and culture? At the People’s Palace Museum in Glasgow Green, you and your kids will learn about the history of Glasgow and its people, particularly how the Glaswegians have lived since centuries ago up to the present. A trip to the People’s Palace Museum will make your children appreciate the place where they currently are. They will most likely become more respectful and understanding of the customs they will see as you proceed with your vacation in Glasgow. And then, after a tour of the museum, you can all wander in the winter gardens and admire the exotic plants planted in the area.
Cost: Free
Experience the olden times in Glasgow by taking your kids to the Provand’s Lordship. Built in 1471, the Provand’s Lordship is the oldest house in the city. Inside the house, you can check out 17th century furniture and royal portraits. Your kids can imagine going back in time and living in the “auld hoose” as the Scottish say. The Provand’s Lordship is open daily, except Mondays, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $19.7 to $85
If your kids are an active bunch, take them to Pinkston Watersports. An official Glasgow 2014 Legacy project, the Pinkston Watersports is home to Scotland’s only artificial whitewater course, a flat water basin, and storage facilities. Kids can do kayaking, canoeing, river paddling, rafting, and other urban watersports.
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Cost: $1.3 to $3
Another active adventure to satisfy the kids in Glasgow is at Free Wheel North. Located at Glasgow Green, Free Wheel North is a cycle center which is open for both kids and adults. The center has bikes, trikes, hand-crank cycles, tandems, and go-karts for every age range. You can take the kids here any day of the week, except Saturdays, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays).
Cost: $7.8 to $8.5
Before you leave Glasgow, make sure you visit the Scottish Mask and Puppet Theater with the kids. This center is funded by Glasgow Life with the aim to promote mask making and puppetry as a traditional and cultural art form. Kids can participate in mask and puppet-making workshops, too.
Have fun on your vacation with the kids in Glasgow!
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