Pollock Country Park

 Pollock Country Park 

Today I want to share with everyone about one of my favourite discoveries since moving to Glasgow. Normally when people recommend places in Glasgow it is either the city centre or the west end, which is why I want to share this place with everyone. It is a place called Pollock Country Park which is located in the southside of Glasgow and is the only country park in Glasgow. It takes about 35 minutes to reach by bus from the city centre. I go there regularly by using the  number 57 bus route and I visit the park when I need to take a break from studying, have a day out or to clear my mind.



The park itself is vast which is great as I can still discover new areas each time I go, although I do always go past the highland cow fields as I’m a big animal lover. The park has so much to do, from visiting Pollock house, to walking around the walled gardens, wildlife gardens, enjoying a picnic and even seeing the award winning Burrell Collection which reopened in 2022 and is free to look around. It is home to some great modern and traditional artwork along with interactive elements, a café, and some beautiful architecture.

There is also a free bus that takes you around the park and a park café that serves hot food, I personally recommend the soup and rolls which is great when visiting in the colder months. You can spend as long as you like at the park and it is a great walk for solo, group and family travel. It is the biggest park in Glasgow so is definitely worth visiting.



Address: 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Bellahouston, Glasgow, G43 1AT


Comments

  1. StephanieOctober 12, 2023 at 9:19 AM

    Lovely place to visit, Great Blog!

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  2. DawnOctober 13, 2023 at 1:22 AM

    Great wee blog. I look forward to the next installment :-)

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