Family Days out

There is plenty for families to enjoy in Merchant City; so drop off the

car in one of City Parking’s car parks and join us.

Morning It’s always good to get the kids up and out early. Go for breakfast

to Central Market and tuck into fresh juices, eggs benedict, omelet

and waffles. Afterwards, head to Merchant Square for Pizza Making Classes at Fanelli’s Restaurant. Glasgow Police Museum in

nearby Bell Street tells the dramatic history of the police force from

1800s and is great for children. Or check out Family Storytime at Scottish Youth Theatre: these popular interactive

storytelling adventures never fail to delight audiences. With their

creative juices flowing, finish the morning with a visit to Centre for Under 5’s in Parnie Street for some of the best craft ideas: puppet

making kits; paints and crafting ideas.

Lunch

Head to Royal Exchange Square

to Zizzi for lunch and something from

Kitty’s Gelato menu; or watch the

world go by in George Square with a takeaway burrito from Pinto or

sandwich and sushi from Wee Guy’s to enjoy al fresco!

Afternoon

Work off lunch and tire the kids out all afternoon in the great outdoors of Merchant City. Take the children back in time with a trip

to Provand’s Lordship – the oldest

house in Glasgow and have a walk around the

Medieval Gardens. Then head down High Street to Glasgow Green – the oldest public park in Glasgow which is also home to two great swing parks. If the weather’s not so great, children will love a bit of social history and Billy Connolly’s big banana boots in the People’s Palace.

Evening End your day with a meal in Merchant Square. Most venues are

family friendly and its indoor cobbled setting means that it’s great if it’s wet as the kids can have a wander while you relax and unwind. We

would recommend: Metropolitan; Arisaig and Mercado. If the little

ones have a palette for something spicy, take them along

to KoolBa; The Dhabba or Dakhin in Candleriggs for the very best in

Persian, North and South Indian cuisine.

Stay

Fraser Suites – hire one of their two bedroom apartments for a real

home from home for you and your family. Tuck the kids up in bed, browse through the DVD library and enjoy relaxing night in front of your favourite movie.

Thanks We would like to give special thanks for assistance producing this publication to: City Parking, Central Market, Merchant Square, Merchant City Properties, Fanelli’s Restaurant, Glasgow Police Museum, Scottish Youth Theatre, Centre for Under 5’s, Zizzi, Pinto, Chophouse, Glasgow Life, Metropolitan, Arisaig, Mercado, KoolBa, The Dhabba, Dakhin and Fraser Suites.

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