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Park
Glasgow Green
The oldest park in Glasgow, established in the 15th century on the north bank of the Clyde.
A mini guide to
Glasgow Green & the East End
The city's oldest park, a carpet factory, the Barras and Celtic Park
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The city's oldest park, a carpet factory, the Barras and Celtic Park
Glasgow Green is the oldest park in the city, established in the 15th century on the north bank of the Clyde. It holds the Nelson Monument, which was finished in 1807, the Doulton Fountain, moved to the Green in 1890, and the People's Palace and Winter Gardens, opened in 1898 and currently closed for refurbishment according to Glasgow Life. Templeton on the Green, the former carpet factory finished in 1889 with a facade inspired by the Doge's Palace in Venice, stands at the edge of the park.
North of the Green, Calton is home to the Barrowland Ballroom and the Barras, the weekend market, and Glasgow Cross, where the Tolbooth Steeple marks the boundary between the city centre and the East End. Further east, Celtic Park, the largest football stadium in Scotland, sits across from the Glasgow International Arena and the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, built for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Highlights
Start here
If you only have a few hours, these are good places to begin.
Museum
People's Palace and Winter Gardens
Museum and glasshouse that opened in 1898; Glasgow Life says it is closed for refurbishment.
Directions Website Report a problem with People's Palace and Winter Gardens
Monument
Doulton Fountain
Terracotta fountain built by Royal Doulton for the 1888 exhibition and moved to the Green in 1890.
Monument
Nelson Monument
Obelisk on Glasgow Green finished in 1807, believed to be the first completed in the UK in honour of Nelson.
Historic building
Templeton on the Green
Former carpet factory finished in 1889, with a facade inspired by the Doge's Palace, now housing a brewery, bar and offices.
Music venue
Barrowland Ballroom
Dance hall and music venue in Calton, beside the Barras market.
Directions Website Report a problem with Barrowland Ballroom
Find your way
On the map
The map shows Glasgow Green & the East End and the streets around it. The Getting there page lists nearby stops and stations.
Insider tips
Before you go
1
Check the People's Palace
Glasgow Life says the People's Palace and Winter Gardens are closed for refurbishment. The Doulton Fountain and the Green remain outdoors.
2
Visit the Barras at weekends
Wikipedia describes the Barras as a street and indoor weekend market; the Barrowland site lists its current events.
3
Book stadium tours ahead
Celtic Park hosts matches and events. Check Celtic FC's site for tours and fixtures before you go.
4
Keep to the bridges
St Andrew's Suspension Bridge connects the Green to the south bank of the Clyde.
Tips from the Britlens editors
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- Glasgow Green & the East End (area photo): dun_deagh, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Glasgow Green: DaHuzyBru, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- People's Palace and Winter Gardens: Emmi Hakka, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Doulton Fountain: Stevie Spiers, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Nelson Monument: Emmi Hakka, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Templeton on the Green: dun_deagh, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Barrowland Ballroom: user:Finlay McWalter, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- The Barras: user:Finlay McWalter, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Tolbooth Steeple: Glaspark, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- St Andrew's-by-the-Green: WeeHolly, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Glasgow Women's Library: Lirazelf, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Celtic Park: Zhi Yong Lee from Glasgow, UK, CC BY 2.0, source
- Glasgow International Arena and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome: Nicola, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Partick & Hyndland: James Petts, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Shawlands & Langside: Richard Sutcliffe, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Charing Cross & Garnethill: Sonictiller, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- West End & Kelvingrove: Suicasmo, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Merchant City & City Centre: Michael D Beckwith, CC0, source
- Finnieston, Clydeside & the Riverside: Rosser1954, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- The Southside: Gordon Brown, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Cathedral Precinct, Necropolis & Dennistoun: 瑞丽江的河水, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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