Glasgow has lots to see and do, making it an exciting place to spend the weekend for both visitors and locals alike.
While many of the more well-known attractions and destinations have been explored, there are still a number of hidden gems dotted around the city.
This is why we have brought together some of the city's most well-reviewed and well-kept secrets for you to visit this weekend.
Glasgow's 7 best hidden gems for you to visit this weekend based on Tripadvisor reviews
Here are seven of Glasgow's best hidden-gem locations based on Tripadvisor reviews:
House for an Art Lover (closes Sundays)
Location: Bellahouston Park
Rating: 4.5
Number of excellent reviews: 920
One reviewer wrote: "Interesting visit. Always good to learn more about the Mackintosh couple. Their designs thinking and approach. This not Hill House but worth a visit.
"The setting in the gardens is beautiful, the information provided not too heavy, and the cafe is first class."
Find out more on its Tripadvisor page.
The Tenement House
Location: 145 Buccleuch St, Glasgow G3 6QN
Rating: 4.5
Number of excellent reviews: 485
One Tripadvisor reviewer wrote: "Fantastic little museum that shows how somebody lived in Glasgow over the past century. The house is small and frozen in time. It's a great example of how the average person lived (rather than the rich or royal)."
Find out more on its Tripadvisor page.
Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre
Location: Trongate 103 - A Centre for Arts & Creativity 103, Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD
Rating: 4.5
Number of excellent reviews: 341
One reviewer said of the Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre: "Really one of a kind experience. And I'm not even a theatre fan! Great installations, music, lights. Loved everything about it."
Find out more on its Tripadvisor page.
Govan Old Parish Church
Location: 866 Govan Rd, Govan, Glasgow G51 3UU
Rating: 4.5
Number of excellent reviews: 111
One visitor said of this weekend destination: "It may sound dull and dreary to some but this is really worth a visit if you are in Glasgow, as it, and the Govan Stones, are an integral part of Glasgow's history. The guided tours are superb, given by people who have a real passion and grasp of their subject and really bring it to life."
Find out more on its Tripadvisor page.
Escape Reality
Location: Basement Unit 1 Basement, inside of Merchant Square, Glasgow G1 1LE
Rating: 5
Number of excellent reviews: 1757
One reviewer wrote: "Had a fab time doing the conspiracy escape room! The staff were so friendly and gave great hints to help us out of the room when we needed. Ella who looked after us was super nice and helpful, would definitely come back to do one of the other rooms."
Find out more on its Tripadvisor page.
Britannia Panopticon Music Hall
Location: 117 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD
Rating: 4.5
Number of excellent reviews: 62
One reviewer wrote: "Visited for the first time. Interesting place. Never knew it was a working music hall. Have various shows. Will visit again to catch a show."
Find out more on its Tripadvisor page.
Mackintosh Queen's Cross
Find out more on its Tripadvisor page.
Location: 870 Garscube Rd, Glasgow G20 7EL
Rating: 4.5
Number of excellent reviews: 44
One reviewer wrote: "I really enjoyed my visit to Charles Rennie Mackintosh creation at Queens cross, it’s £5 entry fee which I didn’t mind as it is such a wonderful church to explore and seeing the beautiful blue heart feature was mesmerising."
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