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Things to Do in Giffnock

45 attractions and days out

Rouken Glen Park ⭐ 4.7

National Parks & Reserves

Rouken Glen Park

This scientifically significant park in Giffnock delights families with its tranquil lake, woodland pathways and beautifully maintained walled garden, plus an onsite restaurant and excellent accessibility.

Ruff and Tumble ⭐ 3.8 1.7 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Ruff and Tumble

This wheelchair-accessible soft play centre in Pollockshaws offers energetic fun for kids, complete with an onsite restaurant, baby changing rooms and convenient nearby parking.

Pollok House ⭐ 4.7 2.1 mi away

Historic Houses & Gardens

Pollok House

Step inside this elegant National Trust mansion set within Glasgow's largest park, where fine art collections and grand Victorian rooms await families, complete with café refreshments and full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Pollok Country Park ⭐ 4.7 2.3 mi away

National Parks & Reserves

Pollok Country Park

Glasgow's expansive green space offers woodland walks, varied garden areas, a children's play area and orienteering routes, plus regular seasonal activities for all the family to discover.

Cineworld Glasgow - Silverburn ⭐ 4.4 2.4 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

Cineworld Glasgow - Silverburn

This 14-screen multiplex at Silverburn Shopping Centre offers family-friendly film experiences including special Cinebabies and Junior showings, plus an impressive Superscreen for blockbuster viewing.

Fun Street ⭐ 4.0 2.4 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Fun Street

Young families will love this accessible soft play centre at Silverburn Shopping Centre, featuring dedicated baby facilities and wheelchair-friendly zones throughout for stress-free visits.

Glasgow Club Pollok Pool ⭐ 4.2 2.4 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Glasgow Club Pollok Pool

This community leisure centre on Cowglen Road offers swimming facilities with an onsite restaurant, though visitors should note limited accessibility features and baby-changing options.

Scottish Football Museum ⭐ 4.7 2.7 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Scottish Football Museum

Explore Scotland's rich football heritage at Hampden Park through fascinating displays and memorabilia. An onsite restaurant provides refreshments, though accessibility options are limited.

Hampden Park Glasgow ⭐ 4.0 2.7 mi away

Stadium Tours

Hampden Park Glasgow

Explore Scotland's iconic National Football Stadium, where the Scottish team plays in front of roaring crowds. Stadium tours reveal behind-the-scenes areas, with dining options and wheelchair access available.

Glasgow Ski and Snowboard Centre ⭐ 4.7 3.4 mi away

Skiing & Snowboarding

Glasgow Ski and Snowboard Centre

Experience winter sports year-round on Scotland's largest outdoor dry slope, perfect for beginners mastering their first turns or thrill-seekers racing downhill on skis, boards or tubes.

Glasgow Club Bellahouston ⭐ 3.1 3.4 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Glasgow Club Bellahouston

This modern leisure centre on Bellahouston Drive features twin swimming pools including a fun flume slide, plus a well-equipped gym and restaurant, with full accessibility and family facilities.

The Climbing Academy Boulder Club Glasgow ⭐ 4.8 3.7 mi away

Climbing & Bouldering

The Climbing Academy Boulder Club Glasgow

Scale colourful climbing walls at this family-friendly bouldering centre with accessible facilities, onsite dining and convenient parking. Perfect for active families seeking indoor adventure in Glasgow.

RollerStop Roller Rink ⭐ 4.7 3.7 mi away

Ice & Roller Skating

RollerStop Roller Rink

Glide around Glasgow's premier roller rink on Middlesex Street, offering sessions for every skill level plus coaching, disco nights, wheelchair access, onsite parking and refreshments available.

Lasertag Games venue Glasgow ⭐ 4.4 3.7 mi away

Laser Tag Arenas

Lasertag Games venue Glasgow

Experience action-packed laser tag battles at this Cumbernauld venue, perfect for energetic kids and families seeking an exciting indoor adventure near Glasgow.

Flip Out Glasgow ⭐ 4.2 3.7 mi away

Trampoline & Bounce Parks

Flip Out Glasgow

Experience thrilling airborne action at this massive indoor adventure park featuring hundreds of springy surfaces, challenging obstacle courses, and competitive games perfect for energetic families seeking active fun.

Inflata Nation Glasgow ⭐ 4.3 3.7 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Inflata Nation Glasgow

Jump into action at this enormous inflatable adventure park in Kinning Park, featuring bouncy obstacles, giant slides and balancing challenges for all ages, plus onsite parking and dining facilities.

Scotland Street School Museum ⭐ 4.5 3.8 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Scotland Street School Museum

Step into beautifully preserved teaching spaces spanning different eras at this striking museum housed in a magnificent former school building on Glasgow's south side.

Fayre Play ⭐ 4.6 3.8 mi away

Theme Parks & Funfairs

Fayre Play

This Glasgow family funfair welcomes all ages with full wheelchair and pushchair access throughout, plus baby changing facilities and dedicated assistance for visitors who need extra support.

Hollywood Bowl Glasgow Springfield Quay ⭐ 4.3 4.1 mi away

Bowling Alleys

Hollywood Bowl Glasgow Springfield Quay

Strike up some family fun at this modern bowling venue beside the Clyde, complete with amusement arcade, onsite dining and facilities including accessible toilets and baby changing.

ODEON Glasgow Quay Luxe ⭐ 4.5 4.1 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

ODEON Glasgow Quay Luxe

Catch blockbuster movies on one of 12 huge screens at this modern cinema on Paisley Road, complete with snacks and wheelchair access for a comfortable family viewing experience.

Rainforest Adventure East Kilbride ⭐ 4.0 4.1 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Rainforest Adventure East Kilbride

Young adventurers can explore an exciting jungle-themed play zone featuring rope mazes, challenging slides and interactive activity zones. Complete with an onsite restaurant and baby facilities, it's perfect for active family days out.

Cineworld Glasgow - IMAX at GSC ⭐ 4.5 4.2 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

Cineworld Glasgow - IMAX at GSC

Scotland's largest cinema screen awaits at this Pacific Quay venue, where families can watch the latest blockbusters in spectacular IMAX format with snacks, parking and wheelchair access available.

Glasgow Science Centre ⭐ 4.6 4.2 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Glasgow Science Centre

Explore hundreds of hands-on exhibits, watch spectacular IMAX films and enjoy live science shows at this interactive waterfront attraction where curious minds of all ages can discover the wonders of technology and innovation.

Gorbals Swimming Pool ⭐ 4.2 4.2 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Gorbals Swimming Pool

Dive into family fun at this Glasgow facility featuring a 25-metre pool alongside exciting flumes and rapids, plus relaxing spa amenities including sauna and steam room for grown-ups.

Wonder World Softplay ⭐ 4.1 4.2 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Wonder World Softplay

This fully accessible indoor play centre in Glasgow's Kinning Park keeps children entertained with soft play areas while parents relax at the onsite restaurant, with convenient parking and complete baby facilities available.

Waverley Excursions ⭐ 4.6 4.3 mi away

Boat Tours & Cruises

Waverley Excursions

Step aboard the world's only operational oceangoing paddle steamer for an unforgettable voyage along Scotland's stunning waterways. Enjoy traditional deck views and onboard dining during your cruise.

The Craft Pottery ⭐ 4.8 4.4 mi away

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

The Craft Pottery

Unleash your family's artistic flair at this Glasgow pottery studio where everyone can design and paint their own ceramic masterpieces in a relaxed, mess-free environment with refreshments on hand.

Museums & Galleries
Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience 4.4 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

Step inside a stunning digital world where Van Gogh's iconic paintings surround you in a multi-sensory journey through the artist's most celebrated works at Glasgow's SECC.

The Peoples Palace ⭐ 4.4 4.5 mi away

Museums & Galleries

The Peoples Palace

Step into Glasgow's fascinating past at this social history museum on Glasgow Green, where captivating exhibits, historic images and memorabilia bring the city's story vividly to life.

Paintball Centres
Bedlam Paintball ⭐ 5.0 4.5 mi away

Paintball Centres

Bedlam Paintball

Experience action-packed paintball battles at this Cumbernauld venue, though families should note limited accessibility and facilities for very young children or wheelchair users.

Vue Glasgow ⭐ 4.4 4.5 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

Vue Glasgow

Catch the latest blockbusters on eight screens at this modern multiplex in Glasgow Fort Shopping Park, complete with spectacular 3D showings, wheelchair access and onsite snacks.

R-CADE ⭐ 4.8 4.5 mi away

Arcades & Gaming

R-CADE

Step into Glasgow's nostalgia-filled gaming paradise where classic arcade cabinets meet delicious Asian street food, creating the perfect hangout for families across all ages and abilities.

Splatter Art Studio ⭐ 5.0 4.6 mi away

Arts & Crafts Workshops

Splatter Art Studio

Let creativity fly at this hands-on art space where families can paint, splash and create messy masterpieces together in a welcoming, wheelchair-accessible environment.

Topgolf Glasgow ⭐ 4.5 4.6 mi away

Sports Facilities

Topgolf Glasgow

Experience golf with a high-tech twist at this Rutherglen venue where players of all abilities aim for giant targets. Free on-site parking includes accessible spaces.

The Tall Ship at Riverside ⭐ 4.6 4.6 mi away

Railways & Transport

The Tall Ship at Riverside

Step aboard this historic sailing vessel moored on the Clyde and discover maritime heritage through interactive exhibits, with an onsite restaurant and full accessibility for families.

Spin Pottery GGlasgow ⭐ 4.3 4.6 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Spin Pottery GGlasgow

Get creative at this hands-on pottery studio in Glasgow's trendy Finnieston, where families can craft their own ceramic masterpieces together in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

Arcades & Gaming
vr simulators ⭐ 4.9 4.7 mi away

Arcades & Gaming

vr simulators

Step into cutting-edge virtual worlds at this Glasgow gaming venue, where immersive simulator experiences await the whole family in a fully accessible, pushchair-friendly space.

Glasgow Riverside Museum ⭐ 4.7 4.7 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Glasgow Riverside Museum

Discover maritime heritage through 150 hands-on exhibits at this wheelchair and pushchair-friendly museum on Glasgow's waterfront, where young explorers can learn about ships, transport and city history.

Seaforce Powerboat - Boat Trips ⭐ 5.0 4.7 mi away

Boat Tours & Cruises

Seaforce Powerboat - Boat Trips

Experience thrilling powerboat adventures suitable for all the family, with full accessibility including wheelchair access, baby facilities and a warm welcome for your four-legged friends too.

Gallery of Modern Art ⭐ 4.0 4.7 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Gallery of Modern Art

Discover contemporary artworks in Glasgow's striking city-centre gallery, with accessible facilities, baby-changing rooms and an on-site restaurant making it perfect for families exploring Scotland's creative scene.

James Hamilton Heritage Park ⭐ 4.4 4.8 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

James Hamilton Heritage Park

Experience thrilling watersports and exciting play areas at this East Kilbride park on Stewartfield Way, perfect for active families seeking outdoor adventures and fun-filled days together.

Kids Complex ⭐ 4.5 4.8 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Kids Complex

Young adventurers can burn energy across multiple play structures and an active sports court, with refreshments and party spaces making this a complete entertainment destination.

City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop on Hop off Tour ⭐ 4.3 4.9 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop on Hop off Tour

Explore Scotland's vibrant cultural capital at your own pace aboard an open-top bus tour that stops at major attractions like the Cathedral, waterfront and Concert Hall.

Jungle Rumble Glasgow ⭐ 4.3 4.9 mi away

Adventure Golf

Jungle Rumble Glasgow

Navigate 18 holes of tropical-themed adventure golf featuring wild jungle scenery, tricky obstacles and family fun for all abilities. Fully accessible with on-site refreshments available.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum ⭐ 4.7 4.9 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Glasgow's magnificent museum houses a wonderfully diverse range of exhibits from fine art to natural history, welcoming families to explore its fascinating galleries. Enjoy the onsite restaurant or bring your own picnic.

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