20+ Rainy Day Activities in Glasgow for Kids

Explore a historic house and estate set within beautiful grounds offering museum exhibits, outdoor spaces, and family-friendly amenities including a garden café.

Explore 6,000 years of art and history with free admission, featuring world-class collections including works by Rodin, Rembrandt, and Degas in a stunning venue.

Explore Glasgow's transport and design heritage with free admission, featuring iconic exhibits, interactive displays, and riverside views for all ages.

Explore Glasgow's vast museum collections through guided behind-the-scenes tours and hands-on learning experiences in this world-class resource centre.

Explore Scotland's oldest public museum with world-class collections spanning art, sciences and humanities across multiple campus venues.

Climb, slide and bounce through multi-level soft play with a Sports Arena, then refuel at the on-site café in Glasgow's family-friendly play venue.

Experience inclusive, therapeutic play in a sensory-rich environment designed for children of all abilities, including those with additional needs.

Explore two fantastic play frames featuring climbing, sliding, and adventure activities, plus a dance floor and interactive wall panels at this family-friendly soft play center.

Enjoy fresh coffee shop treats and outdoor play in a family-friendly garden nursery with a sand pit for young children.

Paint your own pottery pieces in Glasgow's vibrant pottery studio, then take home your glazed and fired masterpiece.

Challenge yourself on indoor climbing walls with dedicated kids' areas, bouldering routes, and roped climbing experiences for all ages and abilities.

Challenge yourself at this Glasgow indoor bouldering centre with climbs for all abilities, plus a welcoming café, yoga studio, and expert coaching.

Play classic video games and board games in a retro-themed cafe with ethically sourced coffee and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Explore Scotland's premier botanic gardens featuring national plant collections, historic glasshouses, and free guided tours for all ages.

Explore sprawling countryside with outdoor activities, historic attractions, and family-friendly facilities including the renowned Burrell Collection.

Experience adventure golf across two magnificent 18-hole courses in this indoor entertainment venue, perfect for families and celebrations.

Explore a child-led adventure playground with tyre swings, tree houses, climbing frames, and loose parts where kids aged 6-12 direct their own play.

Explore a Circus in the Park themed soft play adventure with bridges, tunnels, ball pits, and sensory activities designed for children ages 0-12.

Experience Europe's first 5D virtual reality racing centre with full motion seats, haptic technology, and wind generation for immersive racing thrills.

Visit Scotland's largest birds of prey centre featuring hawks, eagles, owls, falcons, vultures and exotic species with flying displays and handling experiences.