Glasgow Botanic Gardens
730 Great Western Road
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About Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Wander through Victorian glasshouses showcasing exotic plants from across the globe, surrounded by beautiful gardens perfect for family exploration and discovery.
What's nearby
- Kibble Palace 200m away
- Òran Mór 250m away
- Waitrose & Partners 250m away
- Kelvinside Academy 450m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
As a local, I’ve been going to Botanics for years. It’s a beautiful and peaceful place to visit, especially if you like being in nature! The gardens are well maintained, with a great variety of plants, flowers, and trees that make it enjoyable in every season. The glasshouse is especially worth exploring, and there are plenty of benches and open spaces to relax or have a picnic. It’s also very family-friendly, with wide paths that are perfect for walking with a pram and a lovely children’s play area. Best of all, it’s free to enter!
· via Google
A very lovely botanical garden! The entrance was free and they had a nice collection of tropical and desert plants. They have a nice open space too suitable for a walk or a picnic. We found some people rehearsing a Theater play, so that made our visit a bit more interesting :)
· via Google
Glasgow Botanic Gardens quickly became one of my favorite places in the city ❤️ My absolute highlight was Kibble Palace – a magnificent Victorian glasshouse made of iron and glass, filled with beautiful exotic plants. It's such a peaceful place to wander and admire the incredible architecture and greenery. In the evenings, they even host concerts there, which makes the atmosphere even more magical. Simply put, I loved it.
· via Google
Really great glasshouses with temperate and tropical plants. The gardens are good to stroll about and the rose garden especially appealing. Cafe and toilets both well signposted. The carnivorous plant house was the best I've seen.
· via Google
Visitors say this botanical garden features stunning, well-maintained glasshouses, especially the Kibble Palace, which are filled with a wide variety of exotic and tropical plants. They also highlight the peaceful atmosphere, making it ideal for relaxing walks, photography, or enjoying nature. Guests mention that entry is free, offering excellent value for a beautiful escape within the city.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 0UE Get directions
- Category
- Parks & Play Areas
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (15,257 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Glasgow