The Victorian House
212 Renfrew Street,
Glasgow, G3 6TX,
Scotland, UK

Tel: (+44) 0141 332 0129
Fax: (+44) 0141 353 3155
Email: info@victorianhotel-glasgow.co.uk

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Attracting over 2 million visitors annually, Glasgow rivals both London and Edinburgh as one of the UK’s most visited cities and is home to a rich plethora of visitor attractions and exhibitions that depict the city’s industrial and mercantile heritage and cultural diversity. Whether you are seeking a fun-packed itinerary or relaxing city break, you will not have to travel far to sample some of the best attractions that this magnificent cosmopolitan city has to offer.

From awe-inspiring architectural treasures to cutting edge 3D cinema and science spectacles at the imposing Glasgow Science Centre, Glasgow certainly lives up to its world-renowned reputation as European City of Culture and UK City of Architecture and Design and is undoubtedly one of Europe’s foremost destinations for cultural city breaks. There is something for everyone to enjoy in and around Glasgow from the peace and tranquillity of Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park to vibrant nightlife serving an eclectic mix of live music, performing arts, clubs and fine international cuisine at award winning restaurants, all within easy reach from the Victorian Hotel.

Glasgow is home to 13 municipal museums of international renown and a wealth of independently run museums and galleries dotted throughout the city. Set in natural wooded parkland in the south of the City, The Burrell Collection and neighbouring Pollok House both exhibit a stunning collection of fine art and artefacts from all corners of the globe, ranging from decorative tapestries to a Spanish paintings. Why not sample the beauty and sophistication of Glasgow’s cultural treasures and learn about the city’s industrial and sea-faring traditions. You will certainly be inspired and want to return to this city of many contrasts. Please find below, a comprehensive list of the leading tourist attractions in Glasgow.

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Glasgow Cathedral
Castle Street, Glasgow
Tel: 0141 552 6891
Open: 6 days per week

Glasgow Science Centre
50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow
Tel: 0141 420 5000
Open: 7 days, 10am - 6pm

Palace of Art
16 Dumbreck Road, Glasgow
Tel: 0141 427 5180
Open: 7 days per week
Mon to Fri 09:00 to 21:00, Sat - 09:00 to 18:00 and Sun - 12:00 to 18:00

People's Palace
Glasgow Green, Glasgow
Tel: 0141 271 2962
Open: 7 days per week
Mon - Thurs & Sat 10am - 5:00pm,
Fri & Sun 11am - 5:00pm

Pollok House
2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow
Tel: 0141 616 6410
Open: 7 days per week
10am - 5pm

Glasgow SECC
Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre
Finnieston, Glasgow
Tel: 0870 040 4000 (box office)
Box office: Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm, Sat 10am - 5pm

The Burrell Collection
2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow
Tel: 0141 287 2550
Open: 7 days per week
Mon -Thurs & Sat 10am-5pm, Fri& Sun 11am-5pm

The Lighthouse
11 Mitchell Lane,
Glasgow
Tel: 0141 221 6362
Open: 7 days per week

The Mitchell Library
North Street,
Glasgow, G3 7DN.
Tel: 0141 287 2999 or 2876

The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour
Stobcross Road, Glasgow
Tel: 0141 222 2513
Open: 7 days per week