Top Things to do in Paisley
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Discover the best top things to do in Paisley, United Kingdom (UK) including Paisley Abbey, Snow Factor, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Delta Force Paintball West Glasgow, Clydebank Titan, Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church, Soar Braehead, Gleniffer Braes Country Park, Baltic Ice Bar Glasgow, Barshaw Park.
Restaurants in Paisley
1. Paisley Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 393 reviews
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
This outstanding example of a gothic building is Paisley Abbey, formerly a Cluniac Monastery and now a Scottish Church. This grand old building dates from the 12th century by the first High Steward of Scotland, Walter FitzAlan.
There's some amazing stained glass windows throughout the church as befits such a grand building. Best of all, the abbey is the burial place of Scottish Queens and King Robert III. Absolutely worth a day trip from Glasgow to Paisley just to see this church.
There's an audio guide available. It's cheap by any standard and worth getting getting for the history and stories. The church also has a little cafe and tea/coffee and cakes are very reasonably priced.
2. Snow Factor
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
Snow Factor Braehead is the UK's biggest indoor Snow Slope. We offer Ski and Snowboard instruction as well as Snow activities including Sledging. Coming soon - Ice Climbing Wall!! Real Snow all year round! Apres Ski - enjoy Bar Varia - authentic Barvarian meals and a range of German beer.
Reviewed By Callum C
Just had a great snowboard lesson with Alan. Top guy who helped you learn at your own pace. Will definitely be back here again. Great facilities and service!
3. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is Scotland's most visited free attraction. With 22 themed, state-of-the-art galleries displaying an astonishing 8000 objects, the collections are extensive, wide-ranging and internationally-significant.
Reviewed By dyoungone - Lanark, United Kingdom
Great way to spend an afternoon.
Went primarily for two things.
1. Charles Rennie Mackintosh exhibition, this was very good.
2. Crucifixion of Christ. This was on lone. Disappointing :-(
Nice café with great table service.
Good fun free day out. The CRM exhibition was £7 entry but that is a small price to pay for a great museum/gallery that is all free.
Highly recommend.
4. Delta Force Paintball West Glasgow
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
Delta Force Paintball West Glasgow is located just a few miles from Junction 29 of the M8, making it easily accessible to paintball players from Glasgow, Paisley, Greenock and surrounding areas. It's very close to Glasgow Airport, so much so you can see our pyramid game zone from the windows of aircraft flying in and out. Our centre has 7 action-packed game scenarios, including 2 double-decker buses, Viet Cong Village and Afghan Command posts.
Reviewed By Aileen P - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Great day out for a group of kids. Different maps, themes to play. Was just like being in a video game according to my son. Marshals could do with listening to the kids and helping rather than sending them to the dead zone if there's a problem. Great facility.
5. Clydebank Titan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By ChocQueen6 - London
The website indicates it is open for visitors. We checked the website for opening dates/times and arrived at 1300 to be told the lift in the crane is out of order (and has been for some time) therefore no visitors were permitted. Suggest you ring before visiting to avoid wasting time. No date was available for when the lift would be back in service.
6. Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Known as The Baptist Cathedral of Europe, designed by Hippolyte j. Blanc, Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church opened in 1894, it was built by the Coats family in memory of Thomas Coats who died in 1883. He was one of the founders of the world famous firm of thread manufacturers, J & P Coats Ltd.
Reviewed By visit09 - Scotland
The church is currently open to the public on Fridays from 2-4PM and is well worth a visit -absolutely stunning . We were so fortunate to get chatting to a gentleman connected with the church who ended up giving as a personal conducted tour - wonderful -gained so much information -could have listened to him all day !
The stained glass windows are beautiful and the detail in the carved wood is exquisite -truly a work of art everywhere you look .
Volunteers from the church community are available to answer any questions you may have ...or if you get lucky as we did will show you round .
There is no charge for entry ...Highly recommend a visit .
7. Soar Braehead
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 778 reviews
Xscape Braehead is home to one of Europe's largest indoor 'real' snow slopes, featuring beginner ski and family tobogganing sessions. Appropriate clothing can be hired if necessary. Other attractions at Xscape Braehead include a climbing wall, cinema, tenpin bowling and Soccer Circus. Food and refreshments available at a selection of restaurants.
Reviewed By Martyn K - Glasgow, United Kingdom
My girlfriend and I went ice climbing for my birthday. It was our first time ice climbing but we had a great time and seemed to pick it up pretty quickly. The specialist equipment was all provided (crampons, axes, helmets, harnesses etc). All you need is suitable (preferably waterproof) outdoor clothing.
Our instructor, Kate, was really friendly and helpful and made an effort to make us feel comfortable. I would highly recommend it for a great day out.
8. Gleniffer Braes Country Park
9. Baltic Ice Bar Glasgow
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Snow Factor Braehead, Scotland's only indoor real snow facility, makes Glasgow the latest uber cool 'ice-bar' destination with our own 'Baltic' venue. The first of its kind and certainly the coolest bar in Scotland, serving a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic concoctions chilled to perfection. Visitors will discover the walls, bar, tables and even the glasses are made of ice!
Reviewed By Jessie R - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Six friends and I, the Secret Seven , had a fantastic night at the Ice Bar on Friday night. Kailiegh our hostess for the evening was amazing! She was sooo helpful and helped us to take take selfies, mixed our cocktails, I would recommend TheGrinch lol, and dealt with our food, What a night! If you haven't been to Ice Bar, get it on your list especially if Kailiegh is your host yeah!
10. Barshaw Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By jdm42872 - Paisley, United Kingdom
I have always loved this park, my family have been coming to this park (even before I was born) for years, I see it go through a few upgrades may times before and the latest one looks great still. the park is still a great big open wide area for the dogs to run around, it has privacy with it's fence and huge hedge, and even an animal corner at the top of the hill, you get a brilliant look at all of Paisley at the very top of the hill. And a nice café for ice cream on hot days. the park always hosts family events and fun runs etc. And now I've started my own family I will never stop coming here for the future.
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