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Glasgow Attractions for Children
(Glasgow, Scotland, UK)



Some of the tourist attractions in Glasgow are very children friendly, including many of Glasgow's museums, Glasgow's art galleries and Glasgow's exhibitions, which often include interactive attractions and displays specifically aimed at children. There are also numerous family attractions in and around Glasgow that are quite varied, and these Glasgow tourist attractions range from water parks with enormous slides, to zoos and play centres for younger children in Glasgow.

On sunny days, Glasgow's parks and garden provide a popular place for children to play and many of Glasgow's parks are particularly suitable for children in Glasgow, with attractions including playground areas, children's swings and slides.




Glasgow Children's Attractions: M & D's Theme Park - Strathclyde Country Park, Hamilton Road, Motherwell, ML1 3RT, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1698 333999
Located in North Lanarkshire, on the outskirts of Glasgow, M & D's Theme Park is one of Glasgow's most popular attractions for children visiting the Glasgow area. With almost 50 exciting, fast rides and attractions, such as thrilling rollercoasters - including the only double corkscrew rollercoaster in Europe, a log flume ride, a large-indoor entertainment complex, a play area for younger children with ball pits, a tenpin bowling alley, a golf simulator, a bar and a restaurant, M & D's Theme Park is close to Glasgow's Bellshill train station and is within easy reach of central Glasgow.
Attraction open: daily - 12:00 to 22:00
Attraction admission: free, charge per ride, unlimited ride day passes available for a charge, discounts for children under 1.3 metres tall

Glasgow Children's Attractions: Glasgow Zoopark - Calderpark, Hamilton Road, Uddingston, Glasgow, G71 7RZ, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 771 1185
Glasgow Zoopark is located in the eastern suburbs of Glasgow, in the North Lanarkshire area. This is the perfect attraction for children visiting Glasgow and attractions include lions, tigers, monkeys, bears, rhinos, a reptile house, parrot shows, birds of prey demonstrations and much more besides. There is also a children's zoo area at Glasgow Zoopark, where children are able to handle some of Glasgow Zoopark's more friendly animals, such as rabbits, guinea pigs, ducks, pigs, goats and other farmyard animals.
Attraction open: March to May - 09:30 to 17:00, September and October 0 09:30 to 18:00, June to August - 09:30 to 18:00, November to February - 09:30 to 16:00
Attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children, children under 3 years old are free

Glasgow Children's Attractions: Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre - 8-10 Balcarres Avenue, Kelvindale, Glasgow, G12 0QF, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 339 6185
The Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, in the West End of Glasgow, is a major centre for puppet companies throughout the world. Attractions at Glasgow's Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre include puppet-making courses, workshops, an extensive puppet library, a theatre, regular puppet exhibitions and there are frequent puppet shows between September to June on Saturdays at 14:00. The Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre is close to Glasgow's Hillhead train station.
Attraction open: Monday to Wednesday - 14:00 to 16:00
Attraction admission: exhibition - free, puppet show - charge, discounts available for children

Glasgow Children's Attractions: Blair Drummond Safari and Leisure Park - Blair Drummond, Stirling, FK9 4UR, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1786 841456
Blair Drummond Safari and Leisure Park is one of the major tourist attractions for children visiting the Glasgow area and features an impressive collection of animals from around the world. Attractions at Blair Drummond Safari and Leisure Park including giraffes, rhinos, elephants, lions, tigers, bears, a monkey island with boat trips, sea lion shows, a children's zoo area with farmyard animals, pedal boats, a playground area for children, picnic tables, a restaurant and a gift shop. Blair Drummond Safari and Leisure Park is situated in the Stirling area on the outskirts of Glasgow and is easy to reach from central Glasgow.
Attraction open: March to October, daily - 10:00 to 17:30
Attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children

Glasgow Children's Attractions: The Big Idea - The Nobel Exhibition Trust, The Harbourside, Irvine, KA12 8XX, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1294 461999
The Big Idea can be found in Ayrshire, in the Glasgow suburbs, close to the Irvine train station. With a wide range of attractions for children visiting the Glasgow area, attractions at the Big Idea include interactive exhibitions about the British Dynamite Company, which was established here many years ago, an education centre, scientific displays, a large auditorium, an extensive gift shop with many scientific toys for children, a café area, and some splendid views of the surrounding countryside.
Attraction open: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 18:00
Attraction admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens, children and families

 
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