Museum
Kibble Palace
6 locals recommend,
Location
Botanic Gardens
Glasgow, Scotland
Tips from locals
A beautiful structure which was completely refurbished recently. Always a favourite of mine to visit.
Built in 1873, Kibble Palace is one of the largest glasshouses in Britain and contains a collection of rare orchids; tree ferns from Australia and New Zealand; and plants from Africa, the Americas, and the Far East. It is located at Glasgow's Botanic Gardens, where you can explore more greenhouses and admire the Victorian sculptures located throughout the grounds. For an added treat, pay a visit to the gardens' tearoom, notable for its lovely patio. Another beautiful park to visit is Bellahouston Park, site of the 1938 Empire Exhibition attended by more than 13 million visitors and still popular for its colorful flowerbeds. A star attraction here is the wonderfully named House for an Art Lover, built in 1996 to a design by Charles Mackintosh. This picturesque structure frequently hosts art exhibits and other events, while the park itself hosts frequent music concerts. Address: 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow Official site: www.glasgowbotanicgardens.com
Built in 1873, Kibble Palace is one of the largest glasshouses in Britain and contains a collection of rare orchids; tree ferns from Australia and New Zealand; and plants from Africa, the Americas, and the Far East. It is located at Glasgow's Botanic Gardens, where you can explore more greenhouses a…