Glasgow, The Cultural Capital
from London
Victorian Glasgow has left a magnificent legacy of civic buildings amongst them the superb Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. The highlights of the is recently refurbished collection includes impressionist paintings and wonderful medieval arms and armour. Nearby sits the newly opened Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel which boasts a wide collection of cars, trams and trains. In the heart of the city the popular Gallery of Modern Art offers four floors of art which is forever changing to reflect Glasgow’s modern art collection.
Glasgow is known as the "Dear Green Place” and its many glorious parks are popular with visitors and residents alike. Take time to visit Pollok Country Park in the city’s south side home to Pollok House, the Burrell Art Collection and an award winning herd of Highland cattle!
In recent years the city has become a magnet for "label lovers” who shop the Style Mile with its chic shopping malls and designer shops. When day turns to night you will find a wide array of excellent restaurants to meet all tastes and a cosmopolitan range of bars and clubs.
This fabulous 2-day package combines return train travel from London to Glasgow by high speed train, overnight accommodation in the centre of the city in a superior tourist class hotel, full Scottish breakfast on day 2, a 48 hour ticket for the popular open-top bus tour of Glasgow. There is no better way to experience the spirit of Glasgow.