The Burrell Collection, Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow G43 1AT. Now open after a major refurbishment and redisplay; Free entry

Details

Accessibility

"Accessible parking bays are provided in front of the museum. Parking is free for blue badge holders, please ensure the badge is prominently displayed. There are 19 bays specifically marked. 

Getting into and moving around the museum:

Access to the building has been improved with two additional entrances, including the new main entrance with step-free, level access from the car park into level 2 of the building.  The new central hub, with stairs and lifts in the middle of the building, provides access to all three floors.

Digital displays have been introduced with the use of BSL, captions and 10 languages.

Assistance dogs will be welcome and a hearing loop will be available: instructions to access will be available from reception.

Changing Places:

The Burrell is the first museum in Scotland with two changing places toilets, alongside 9 additional accessible toilets and an accessible lift."

Brief description

"The Burrell Collection is part of Glasgow Life Museums and is free to visit. From 29 March 2022 it is now open after a major refurbishment and redisplay. 

Please be aware, in line with current Scottish Government guidance, a face covering is required while inside the building, unless you are exempt.

At present, we are not operating a ticketing system, however, if there are any changes in government guidance in relation to Covid-19 we will respond accordingly. 

Address

The Burrell Collection,

Pollok Country Park,

2060 Pollokshaws Road,

Glasgow G43 1AT

Email

museums@glasgowlife.org.uk

Phone

Website

https://burrellcollection.com/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burrell_Collection

Directions

"By car

Pollok Country Park and The Burrell Collection can be accessed by car at 2060 Pollokshaws Road, via junction 2 of the M77. The postcode for the museum is G43 1AT.

Access to Pollok House is via Dumbreck Road, near Junction 1 of the M77.

Please note: car parking facilities will be very busy throughout the park when the museum reopens. We cannot guarantee car parking spaces will be available to visit the museum.

We advise if possible, to travel by public transport and make use of the free shuttle bus service to travel within the park.

The Burrell Collection car park can be accessed from the Pollokshaws Road entrance.

Accessible parking bays are provided in front of the museum.

Parking is free for blue badge holders, please ensure the badge is prominently displayed. There are 19 bays specifically marked. 

Parking charges will apply as follows:
• Monday-Sunday 10am-6pm
• £2.50 for 4 hours
• £4.50 for all day
• Pay with cash via Pay and Display machines or using the RingGo app (see signage for instructions)

By Autumn 2022, there will be a number of Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers available. More information on these will follow.

Park shuttle bus

A free electric shuttle bus is now operating in the park. The bus runs 7 days, 9.30am-6.30pm in a 20-30 minute loop, linking the park entrance at 2060 Pollokshaws Road to The Burrell Collection and Pollok House.

Walking and cycling

The main park entrance at 2060 Pollokshaws Road now has improved surfacing and separation between pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles. Through the restriction of car movement, pedestrians and cyclists can now also enjoy priority access on the main park routes including Pollok Avenue.

Pollok Country Park is an ideal place to visit by bike and can be easily reached by Route 7 and 75 of the National Cycle Network, which run through the park, or by using the local link routes. You can also visit by bike via the nearby rail and bus stations.

Visitors are welcome to make use of covered cycling racks in front of The Burrell Collection. Bikes and e-bikes will also be available to hire within Pollok Country Park as part of the NextBike Cycle Hire Scheme (see https://www.nextbike.co.uk/en/glasgow/ ). The standard NextBikes are due to be installed in Spring 2022, with e-bikes in early Summer 2022.

Find out more about improvements to Pollok Country Park at https://glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=16592

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

2022: "Monday - Thursday and Saturday: 10am-5pm, Friday and Sunday: 11am-5pm"

Transport

"By bus: 

Direct services from Glasgow city centre to:

• Pollokshaws Road: routes 57/57A, there is a bus stop directly opposite the park entrance

• Shawbridge Street: route 3, alight at Shawholm Crescent

• Dumbreck Road: routes 34/34A, alight opposite Haggswood Avenue

Journey times are approximately 20 minutes." See https://www.firstbus.co.uk/journey-planner/

Park shuttle bus

A free electric shuttle bus is now operating in the park. The bus runs 7 days, 9.30am-6.30pm in a 20-30 minute loop, linking the park entrance at 2060 Pollokshaws Road to The Burrell Collection and Pollok House.

By train:

Direct services from Glasgow Central Station to:

• Pollokshaws West: Located on Pollokshaws Road, the nearest entrance to Pollok Country Park is at 2060 Pollokshaws Road, less than a 5 minute walk. Exit station, turning left onto Pollokshaws Road and you will see the park entrance shortly after on your left.

• Shawlands: Located on Pollokshaws Road, 10 minute walk to the Pollokshaws Road entrance of Pollok Country Park. Exit station, turning right and follow Pollokshaws Road to park entrance on your right.

Journey times are approximately 10 minutes." See https://www.scotrail.co.uk/plan-your-journey

Amenities

"Restaurant:

The Burrell has a range of dining options including two coffee stops as well as the main restaurant with a new outdoor terrace. All serve excellent, innovative Scottish produce. Find out more about dining options at The Burrell Collection.

Gift Shop:
The Burrell Collection shop has an inspiring range of products, many of which are exclusive to The Burrell and include pocket money priced items. We hope you will be enthralled and amazed with the range of products on offer that can't be bought elsewhere. There's something for everyone!

Preview the online shop