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Botanic Gardens and Kibble Palace

730 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 0UE, Scotland
44-141-334-2422
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As featured in 3 days in Glasgow
Ranked #13 of 147 attractions in Glasgow
Type: Gardens
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Traveller Description: The Botanic Gardens are located at the top of Byres Road, where it meets Great Western Road.  It is a beautiful space in the west end of Glasgow... more »
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Langenthal
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Overwhelming fern collection, good advice for a rainy day! A nice Teahouse for a cup of tea, coffee or a sandwich - a great place to be!

See 2 more reviews by Michael R for Glasgow
Inverness, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Never been to Kibble Palace (must do one day) but have been to the Botanic Gardens many times before. Just a lively and lovely place to be, many happy times spent here.

See 13 more reviews by Beverly P for Glasgow
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

The Botanic gardens epitomise the philosophy of old Glasgow where top facilities are available to al free of charge.The Kibble Palace is a large greenhouse recently sympathetically restored to its former Victorian splendour at a cost of millions.The area has café facilities and large childrens play areas.A summer feature is the plays in the botanics where many good open air... More

See 26 more reviews by egonGlasgow for Glasgow
Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

The botanics are so beautifully kept,it's lovely to have a nice walk or to just relax on the grass if you are lucky enough to have nice weather,kibble palace is a great adventure for young ones and there is a great play park up the hill.there is a garden for kids to grow things in,lots of trees to climb and... More

See 6 more reviews by jayn72 for Glasgow
Southampton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Hadn't been to the Botanic Gardens for years but it was still as magical as I remembered. In the centre of Kibble Palace is just like being in a rain forest, especially as they were watering the place at the time. The tea rooms were new and well worth visiting. The waitress service was so friendly, the prices very reasonable... More

See 5 more reviews by Caley145 for Glasgow
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

If you go to your local gardenwhosaler you might see more impressive plants and flowers. This location was way below expectations. A botanic garden? LOL.

See 9 more reviews by Sfitseart for Glasgow
Sioux City, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

There is a beautiful old greenhouse that sits on the site of an old palace and houses an abundance of plants and flowers. Take a hike around the various gardens and walk around to the Half Penny Bridge which I had to see since it sounds like a place out of a nursery rhyme. Stop at the tea house for... More

See 2 more reviews by Sandy H for Glasgow
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Gorgeous May morning spent wandering round the gardens and the amazing structure of the Kibble Palace. The gardens are beautiful and maintained to an amazing standard, really loved our visit. The cafe was good value and fab friendly service.

See 3 more reviews by kittenelbow for Glasgow
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

They have lots of wild and exotic plants flowers etc. Would love to go back for another wander round. Even found a cinnimon plant and had a taste. Excellent!

See 5 more reviews by IanGask for Glasgow
Hebden Bridge
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Great spot for a wander about and visits to the various hot houses with the different climatic areas and plants. Park also links to the Kelvin walkway/cycle path beside the river for a more extensive walk.

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