Pollok Country Park — Attraction in Great Britain

My dog and I love pollok park it's huge with lots of different paths to take, whether you are after a long walk or just a short stroll, our favourite is the walk on the path that follows the river then over to the pond, You get a chance to see deer and all the usual water birds and my favourite the Highland coos, There is a good sized play park, near the burrell collection museum which is also worth a visit, the onside cafe at the museum is nice as well we haven't tried the new cafe over at the cricket pitches next to the riverwalk Disappointed about the relatively expensive parking charges, last I checked it had gone up to around £5 for 4 hours, it's a shame especially these days, it's alot of money if u want to go to the park a few times a week. Every time I've been there recently there has been council parking wardens, putting parking fines on cars, even though the parking lot is basically empty, blue badge is free to park I don't mind paying for parking at these types of places as u would assume that money collected from fines would go back into the park, but sadly it's not, most of the paths are in very poor condition, alot of fallen trees, but I'm yet to see any new planting of trees, to replace the many that have fallen or damaged in a storm.i worry that without new tree planting, what is our park going to look like in 30 or 40 years time I can still highly recommend a visit to pollok country park, there's lots of room for the kids and dogs to run around just be mindful of the wildlife and keep your dogs away from the coos, At this time, September 2025 the house is closed for repairs so is the old stables, the only toilets are inside the burrell collection but after it closes there is no other toilets on site, a visit to the walled garden is a must to see all the fruit and vegetables they are growing and flowers as well, near this walled garden is a fairy garden that your kids will enjoy...

Really great exterior and gardens but really pretty dull and uninteresting inside. Im a member of NTS and Historic Scotland so I didn't have to pay but I wouldn't want to pay to get into this place...to which entry is quite expensive.

Its dark...very dark and dull with barely visible paintings in its various rooms upstairs which seem to be the main feature but visibility is poor and information on the individual foreign paintings and the reason that they are there would've been helpful. I know its volunteers mostly but there should be a meaningful purpose for visiting here and I'm sorry to say that I witnessed little evidence of that. Actually...the servants quarters downstairs were far more interesting and informative than the main feature rooms and were more relatable to my expectations.

They have a 'so called' restaurant down in the servants quarter (that doesn't give you member discounts which is appalling in my view considering my subcritions to both NTS and Historic Scotland) but I could only find one thing I would eat and they just sold the last portion of steak and black pudding pie...so sad as it was really quite early in the afternoon. My mate who got the last portion said he wished he hadn't bothered as it wasn't that good. Restaurant staff were not great and only topped off a disaster of a day. I went to Gregg's later for a sausage roll!..

I'd recommend that you travel instead to the East Neuk of Fife and visit Kellie Castle which is a similar experience but much better managed and certainly more interesting...

Pollock House is closing soon for two years of renenovations...I sincerely hope that they also renovate their 'visitors expectations experience' and totally rethink their restaurant.

Sorry Pollock House..but it's a big thumbs down. Thankfully the Burrell Collection is nearby so Pollock Park is still worth a visit though and the park has...

During my recent trip to the UK, I had the chance to visit Pollok Country Park in Glasgow with my niece and nephews and honestly, it turned out to be one of the most special days of our trip. From the moment we arrived, the calm and greenery were so refreshing. The park is massive, peaceful, and incredibly scenic with wide open spaces, woodlands, and clean walking paths. It felt like the perfect break from busy city life. The kids were full of energy, and this place gave them plenty of room to play, explore, and enjoy nature. We strolled through forest trails, listened to birds chirping, and spotted squirrels darting across the paths. One of the biggest highlights for all of us was seeing the Highland cows they looked so majestic and adorable at the same time. The children were thrilled to see them up close. We also walked around the stunning Pollok House. The building itself is beautiful and full of character. While we didn’t go inside this time, just enjoying the grounds and the view made it feel like we’d stepped back in time. Now, the best part .The playground, The kids ran straight for the swings and slides and I couldn’t help myself either. I took a turn on the swings, and it brought out my inner child. We laughed so much, and it honestly felt like the purest joy. Sometimes it’s the simple things that make the biggest memories. Later, we found a lovely spot under the trees and had a peaceful little picnic. Sitting there, sharing snacks and stories, watching the kids chase each other around the grass, it was such a wholesome moment. We were surrounded by nature, fresh air, and that perfect kind of quiet where you can just breathe...