Walk In the Park  - Kelvingrove Park

 

Kelvingrove Park Ranger Service invite you to enjoy some time with us within Kelvingrove Park. Take a walk down memory lane with this pleasant and informative tour around this lovely park which has a history dating back to 1852.

Location
Kelvingrove Park
Otago Street
Glasgow
G12

A sample of some of the questions to be answered:

• Where is the Elephants Graveyard
• Are the Art Galleries back to front
• How did the Victorians clear snow from the bridge
• Who entered Glasgow University as a student aged 10 yrs
• Was it murder? You decide

We can help answer these questions and many more!

Image - Kelvingrove Park - Scottish Exhibition 1911

Scottish Exhibition 1911

Find out about the beautiful Sunlight Cottages, the Stewart Memorial Fountain and Lord Roberts Monument.

These are just a few of Kelvingroves treasures, so if you are interested in local history contact us now for a fun way to pass an hour in the company of the Park Rangers.

International Exhibition 1888

International Exhibition 1888



Groups
For Groups and School parties we can offer an informative and flexible tour to suit your needs, taking in the beautiful splendours of Kelvingrove park.

Please allow just over one hour for any tours within
the park, and we would suggest that you wear appropriate
footwear and clothing for our walk.

Further information
Availability and tour times can be obtained direct from the Ranger Service whose details can be found at the foot of this page.

 

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This service is provided Free of Charge by Glasgow City
Council Park Ranger Service


Contact Details
Glasgow City Council
Land and Environmental Services
37 High Street
Glasgow
G1 1LX
Phone:  0141 287 5064
E-mail:
les@glasgow.gov.uk