Family days out in the city

Glasgow is a family-friendly city with so many attractions for all ages. Find your perfect family day out and have bucket loads of fun into the bargain.

Visit the Glasgow Science Centre, a gleaming titanium crescent which overlooks the River Clyde, and discover three floors packed with hundreds of interactive exhibits just waiting to fascinate and amaze you. Spend some time relaxing under the twinkling night sky in the Planetarium, before settling down in front of the amazing IMAX Cinema, which has a screen the size of a 5-a-side football pitch! For panoramic views over the city, climb the 523 steps to the top of the rotating Glasgow Tower.

The British Transport Museum is sure to be a hit with the entire family as it uses its collections of vehicles and models to tell the story of transport by land and sea, with a unique Glasgow flavour. It features all forms of transport from horse-drawn vehicles to fire engines, from motorcycles to locomotives. Memories will flood back to the older members of the family while the young will be amazed at the transport of days gone by.

Don't miss the fantastic Hampden Experience at the Scottish Football Museum, ideal for the football fan and novice alike, where you can learn about the development of the modern game in Scotland. With 14 galleries, discover some of football's most exciting objects, including the world's oldest national trophy, the Scottish Cup.

For the ultimate family adventure spend a perfect day at Xscape in Braehead, where you can ski on the UK's biggest real indoor snow slope or tackle an aerial assault course. From rock climbing to mini golf, bowling to laser games, there's really is something for everyone.

Looking for somewhere to relax after all the excitement? Xscape at Braehead offers a choice of cafes and restaurants where you can recharge your batteries ready for the next adventure...

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Events & Festivals

Events & Festivals are happening throughout Glasgow in stunning venues like Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Mitchell Library and Glasgow School of Art, even the city’s many beautiful parks are hosting fantastic events. With so many great events on offer you are sure to find one to suit you so why not plan your perfect break around one.

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