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People's Palace and Winter Gardens

Glasgow Green, Glasgow G40 1AT, Scotland
0141 276 0788
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As featured in 3 days in Glasgow
Ranked #20 of 147 attractions in Glasgow
Type: History Museums, Speciality Museums
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: The People's Palace and Winter Gardens, set in historic Glasgow Green, the oldest public space in the city, tells the story of Glasgow and its people... more » Owner description: The People's Palace and Winter Gardens, set in historic Glasgow Green, the oldest public space in the city, tells the story of Glasgow and its people from 1750 to the end of the 20th century. Adjacent to the People's Palace is the extravagant and recently restored Doulton Fountain, unveiled in 1888 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. « less
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High Wycombe, United Kingdom
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48 reviews 48 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We used the hop-on-hop-off bus for two days to see Glasgow. It was a raining during our visit, and the bus was a perfect solution providing transport and shelter from the rain! Because of our schedule we didn't have a lot of time at this attraction, but the great news is that it is free! I would allow 3 -... More

Glasgow, Scotland
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17 reviews 17 reviews
4 attraction reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Great collection of artefacts and visual displays of old Glasgow and Scottish history. Excellent botanic garden collection in adjoining building.

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Went on a very early date here with my boyfriend and he loved seeing the old things and history of Glasgow i had not been in some time and it was great seeing it again especially the stuff from the Steamie :-) great place and the winter gardens are lovely for a few pics of your day out.

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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4 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

The exhibits in the Peoples Palace covers many aspects of Glasgow in the past. There is a section on Glasgow at War, Glasgow prisons, life through the ages with a recreated single-end tenement, voice recording of people's memories, Glasgow trades and the unions that had to fight for workers rights. There is currently an exhibit on the Red Roads flats... More

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Sioux City, Iowa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Our first stop in Scotland was in Glasgow and the People's Palace gave us a feel for the development of Glasgow and the changes it has withstood over the years. It is a monument to the people of Scotland which is how it got its name. There are interesting displays set up spotlighting different cultural aspects of Scotland: politics, home... More

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Swansea, Wales
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 attraction reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Free entry in an impressive building. Some good artefacts of bygone days but this will probably only take an hour or so of your time.

See 3 more reviews by andrewnealbrown for Glasgow
Ballykelly, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

We we t on the city tours bus which I really recommend as you can hop on and off the bus wherever you want. We went to see this beautiful Victorian building with water fountain out the front but the whole buildings history is excellent really recommend

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Cumbernauld, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

A great attraction especially on a dry warm day. Wander around the gardens, sit on the vast lawns and eat a snack and enjoy walking through the Winter Gardens looking at the very unusual plants. Lots to do for all the family. Easy access to Byers Road shops, restaurants and the subway station, Hillhead. Regular buses into the City Centre... More

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Whitley Bay , UK
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

The location is superb . The museum is ok but a bit naff. The winter garden is lovely for a stroll around and to sit down and enjoy a coffee and snack.

Buckeye, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Beautiful grounds ,great museum,and the fountain outside is amazing just a I quick bus ride up the hill from downtown .

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