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Find brilliant activities for kids near you. From sports and arts to science clubs and adventure days, there's something for every child.
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Find holiday camps and half-term programmes for children. Multi-activity, sports, arts and outdoor adventure camps across the UK.
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Find the best days out for families and children. Theme parks, zoos, museums, farms, castles, beaches and nature trails across the UK.
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Find free activities, events and days out for children across the UK. Parks, museums, trails, festivals and more that won't cost a penny.
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Find classes for kids including music, dance, swimming, gymnastics, art, language and coding classes across the UK.
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Find local clubs for children including sports clubs, drama groups, coding clubs, Scouts, Guides and more.
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Find qualified tutors for primary and secondary school children. Maths, English, science, 11+, GCSE and A-level tutoring across the UK.
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Find children's party venues, entertainers, and party packages. Soft play, trampolining, craft parties, disco and adventure parties across the UK.
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A first researched set of real museums, parks, attractions and family venues, with official links so parents can check opening times and booking details.
Days out
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
West End · Free indoor exploring and mixed-age visits · Free entry, donations welcome
A Glasgow family classic with animals, armour, art and changing displays. Good for a wet-weather trip, with Kelvingrove Park nearby if children need outdoor time.
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Riverside Museum
Pointhouse / Partick · Transport fans, toddlers to older primary · Free entry, check events
Transport museum with trams, cars, bikes, streetscape displays and the Tall Ship nearby. Works well for children who like vehicles and hands-on looking around.
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Glasgow Science Centre
Pacific Quay · Interactive science, planetarium and rainy days · Paid entry, book/check sessions
Hands-on science galleries and shows by the Clyde. Good for primary-age curiosity; check age fit for films, planetarium slots and special activities.
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Pollok Country Park
Southside · Free outdoor space, trails and family walks · Free park access; parking/attractions may vary
Large country park with woodland, riverside walks and space to reset after indoor activities. Check parking, toilets and any venue opening times before going.
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Glasgow Botanic Gardens
West End · Free outdoor exploring, glasshouses and gentle walks · Free entry; cafe/parking may cost
A practical no-spend option with gardens, paths and the Kibble Palace glasshouse. Pair with a short West End walk and check glasshouse opening times before going.
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Kelvingrove Park
West End · Playgrounds, scooters and a free museum-plus-park plan · Free
Useful when children need outdoor time before or after Kelvingrove museum, with paths, play areas and open space. Check weather, toilets and how far younger children can walk.
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Planning family activities in Glasgow
Use these pages as a starting point for comparing activities, camps, parties and days out. We focus on practical parent questions: age suitability, location, timings, cost, booking requirements and what to check before you go.
- For school holidays, start with camps and full-day activities.
- For weekly routines, compare clubs, classes and local activities by travel time as well as interest.
- For weekends, keep a mix of free ideas, outdoor spaces and book-ahead days out.