Fossil Grove is a group of plant fossils located within Victoria Park. There are limited opportunities to visit the site, which is Glasgow's most ancient attraction. You can visit it between 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. only on the third Sunday of the month, from April to October.placeholder image
Fossil Grove is a group of plant fossils located within Victoria Park. There are limited opportunities to visit the site, which is Glasgow's most ancient attraction. You can visit it between 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. only on the third Sunday of the month, from April to October. | Fossil Grove Glasgow

Glasgow 850: 6 attractions that tell the story of Glasgow that are perfect for kids

Callum McCormack
By Callum McCormack

News Features Writer

Published 13th Jan 2025, 23:12 GMT
Updated 28th Jan 2025, 07:48 GMT

Here’s our look at some of the best attractions that show the history of Glasgow.

Glasgow is a city filled with history that kids will love. They’ll learn the story of the city through its artefacts and buildings, some of which go back to prehistoric times.

Our list of attractions range from the ancient arbors that originally grew in what is now Victoria Park 325 million years ago to the slightly more recent buses that were on the streets of Glasow at the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust in Bridgeton.

These attractions will help kids learn about the city in a fun and interactive way.

Take a look at our 6 best attractions that tell the story of Glasgow that are perfect for kids

Step back in time at the Tenement House. The property boasts fixtures going all the way back to the late 19th century. It provides a brilliant time capsule into the life of Miss Agnes Toward and how Glaswegians lived in yesteryear

5. The Tenement House

Step back in time at the Tenement House. The property boasts fixtures going all the way back to the late 19th century. It provides a brilliant time capsule into the life of Miss Agnes Toward and how Glaswegians lived in yesteryear | The National Trust for Scotland

Nestled in the Cathkin Park is the ruins of a football ground that hosted Queens Park and Third Lanark for almost a combined 80 years.

6. Visit a forgotten football ground in Cathkin Park

Nestled in the Cathkin Park is the ruins of a football ground that hosted Queens Park and Third Lanark for almost a combined 80 years. | BBC

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