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Pollok Country Park, situated in the Southside of Glasgow, Scotland, is a magnificent expanse of greenery and tranquility, offering a perfect escape from the bustling city. As Glasgow's largest park, it spans over 360 acres, providing ample space for a variety of recreational activities and serene walks. The park is famously home to the Burrell Collection, a world-renowned art museum that adds a cultural dimension to the natural beauty of the park. Additionally, Pollok House, a grand country manor managed by the National Trust for Scotland, offers visitors a glimpse into the historical and architectural heritage of the area. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the park's rich landscapes, featuring woodlands, gardens, and sprawling lawns. The Highland cattle that graze the fields are a distinctive and charming sight, adding to the park's unique character. The park's well-maintained trails are ideal for walking, running, and cycling, while the play areas and picnic spots make it a family-friendly destination. Pollok Country Park also hosts various events throughout the year, including horticultural shows, outdoor concerts, and seasonal festivals, ensuring there's always something exciting happening. Overall, Pollok Country Park is a versatile and vibrant space that caters to both relaxation and adventure, making it a beloved spot for locals and visitors alike.

Mehdi HoorangMehdi Hoorang

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Great park showcasing the Burrell Collection and Pollock House. The Burrell is free to enter, Pollock house is chargeable as its National Trust. Parking is also chargeable, so best to park on one of the nearby streets (Bengal Street is close) if you are driving. train station is a 2 minute walk to the entrance, There are good walks crisscross the park, if you are lucky you might see deer which roam wild in the park, if not there are highland cattle and other wildlife (including a very brave robin, pictured). The grounds of Pollock house are nice with great views across the river and are free to enter, the walks on the hill above Pollock house are quieter and are spectacular when the rhododendron's are in flower. There are bike trails around the park if that's your thing, a nice pond and a playpark for kids if not. The Burrell has recently been revamped and is much improved with lots of interactive exhibits, upstairs there are 2 large seating areas for eating packed lunches, so no need to use the café unless you want to. There are seating areas outside for use in the summer and locals do barbeque when the weather's good. If you are visiting Glasgow and have never been I'd budget 2-3 hours for the Burrell and another 2 for exploring the park itself, with travel time its pretty much a full day out and its is rightly considered one of Glasgow's best parks.

Dave SherwoodDave Sherwood

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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 Highland Cooz!...

Bill McKeanBill McKean

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This park is stunning, there is so much to explore here, we only done the grounds and walked around the estate, next time we will book to go in to the house. It's so grand and well kept and will definitely visit again, we're went as a family with the grandparents and everyone from 7 to 59 enjoyed it. Went you come in to the park there is restrictions on parking you basically can't use the carparks on site unless you have a disability badge with my son and my mum has. I think if we had to park out side and walk in it would have not been as good, it was far to hot and would not have made it around to the house. Strange why they are doing this as the carpark at the house takes about 120 cars and there was 4 cars in it this was the same for all the carparks on site.

Brian KellyBrian Kelly

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Pollok Park is a great place for a multitude of people. There are loads of things to do from going a long walk to visiting Pollok House, having an adventure in play park, going back in time with the newly refurbished Burrell Collection. It caters for everyones needs. The place offers stunning scenery with great picture opportunities. There is lots to do and see, if your lucky you will spot some Highland coos, deers or maybe some fish jumping through the river. Bringing the car don't worry there are loads of parking spots that are pay and display they don't cost a lot for the experience of the park, these are also free after a certain time. I would definitely recommend to vist here if your on your holidays, feeling adventurous or just looking to get away from it all.

Nathan CochraneNathan Cochrane

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Spending the few sunny sunday hours, we so rarely get in winter, in Pollok Country Park was the best idea we had that day. Due to the winter season some parts of the park are closed but it was a really nice walk nonetheless. We caught a glimpse of the lovely Highlander Coos and spent some lovely time around the gardens of the Pollok house, which is just breathtaking. No wonder the park was chosen for the Outlander series. Because of the size of the park you forget that you are in the biggest city in Scotland. I was surprised how easy accessible it is from Glasgow Central Station. You just take the train to Pollokshaw West and you are just s few minutes away from the park. It is a nice escape from city life.

Janja KrajncJanja Krajnc

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