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Home > United Kingdom > 11 Free Things To Do in Glasgow, United Kingdom

11 Free Things To Do in Glasgow, United Kingdom

By Dymphe / January 2, 2023

There are many free things to do in Glasgow, United Kingdom. But which ones are there? In this article, you can read all about the best free activities in this great city in the United Kingdom!

Table of Contents

  • 1. Visit the Gallery of Modern Art
  • 2. Do a free walking tour
  • 3. See the People’s Palace and Winter Gardens
  • 4. Go to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
  • 5. Relax at Pollok Country Park
  • 6. See the cathedral
  • 7. Go to the botanical gardens
  • 8. See the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery
  • 9. Go to a free festival
  • 10. Go to the Riverside Museum
  • 11. Stroll through Kelvingrove Park

1. Visit the Gallery of Modern Art

One of the best museums in Glasgow is the Gallery of Modern Art. Go here for artworks by both local as well as international artists.

You can find here temporary exhibitions, so every time you are in Glasgow there will be something new.

And best of all, just like all other museums in Glasgow, you can visit for free.

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Een bericht gedeeld door Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow (@glasgowgoma) op 11 Jul 2018 om 4:21 (PDT)

2. Do a free walking tour

What is a better way to explore a city than with a local showing you around? Do a free walking tour!

During the tour, you can learn a lot about the history, culture, and architecture of the city.

A walk I would recommend can be found here. They have trips every day of the year.

People walking in Glasgow

3. See the People’s Palace and Winter Gardens

Here you can learn about the story of Glasgow and its people during a period of more than 250 years.

There are many items on display here, including paintings, prints, and historic objects.

Not only the museum is amazing, but also the garden surrounding the museum is awesome!

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Een bericht gedeeld door Frazer Blair (@frazerblair) op 14 Nov 2016 om 12:25 (PST)

4. Go to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

No trip to Glasgow is complete without visiting Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. It is one of Scotland's most popular sights.

You can find all kinds of objects in its collection, ranging from paintings by old masters to sculptures to old Egyptian artifacts.

Since there is really a lot to see here, it's one of the best free things to do in Glasgow!

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Een bericht gedeeld door UniAcco (@uniacco.official) op 7 Mei 2020 om 8:40 (PDT)

5. Relax at Pollok Country Park

Wanting to relax a bit? Then head to the Pollok Country Park.

It is one of the best parks there and a perfect place to hike, go for a run, or just sit down.

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Een bericht gedeeld door Iain (@iaint1966) op 5 Mei 2020 om 11:52 (PDT)

6. See the cathedral

The Cathedral of Glasgow can be visited for free.

It is the oldest building in Glasgow and the oldest cathedral in Scotland.

Also, the University of Glasgow was founded here in the year 1451.

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Een bericht gedeeld door Bru Cardoso (@brureallife) op 8 Dec 2019 om 10:53 (PST)

7. Go to the botanical gardens

Want to see nature while in the city? Then go to the Glasgow Botanic Gardens.

Here you find a large range of different types of plants, herbs, and other flora.

The botanical gardens are just a perfect place to stroll through.

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Een bericht gedeeld door Daniel Robertson (@danielmrobertson) op 6 Mei 2020 om 6:23 (PDT)

8. See the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery

Here, at the Hunterian Museum, you can find all kinds of objects.

Objects you can find here include paintings by old masters, objects from ancient Egypt, coins and medals, many insects, sculptures, and much more.

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Een bericht gedeeld door The Hunterian (@hunterianglasgow) op 26 Apr 2020 om 1:15 (PDT)

9. Go to a free festival

Once every year, you can enjoy the East End Free Festival for free! This is a lot of fun.

You find here music, live performances, and comedy.

Although it is free, you will need a ticket, so make sure to get one beforehand!

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Een bericht dat is gedeeld door @eastendfreefestival op 7 Dec 2019 om 10:21 (PST)

10. Go to the Riverside Museum

At the Riverside Museum, you find a museum dedicated to transport.

You find here all kinds of objects relating to transport, including locomotives, cars, skateboards, and much more.

Moreover, like all museums in Scotland, you can visit this museum for free!

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Een bericht gedeeld door Riverside Museum (@riversidemuseum) op 6 Feb 2020 om 4:44 (PST)

11. Stroll through Kelvingrove Park

Another great park to stroll through is Kelvingrove Park. Go here after or before visiting the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum as the museum is located here.

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Een bericht gedeeld door Erika (@erikuccia1989) op 7 Mei 2020 om 9:13 (PDT)

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  • Hi there! I’m Dymphe, a travel blogger and content creator with a passion for exploring beautiful destinations and travel photography. I’ve been traveling for years and I decided to start this blog to help you do the same in Europe, the United States, and beyond. More about me.

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