Alexandra Park Festival 2013: Saturday 27th July

Alexandra Park Festival
Alexandra Park Festival

A range of east end Glasgow groups and organisations come together in Dennistoun on Saturday 27th July to put on the fourth annual Alexandra Park Festival 2013.

The event runs from 12 noon until 4pm, and entry is free.

It will be a great fun day out for everyone, with lots of attractions including food, sports, live music, art and craft market, inflatables, information stalls, and prizes to be won.

Alexandra Park address: 10 Sannox Gardens, Glasgow, G31 3JE – see our Locality page for a map.

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Glasgow’s ‘Parklife’ Competition

Glasgow Science Festival - Glasgow Naturally
Glasgow Science Festival – Glasgow Naturally

From the Necropolis, which provides a safe haven for 180 species of flowering plants and trees, to the duck pond at Alexandra Park, Dennistoun’s parks also host a diversity of flora and fauna, attracting interest from scientists and nature-lovers alike. And now there’s a chance to celebrate them as part of a citywide competition being run by the Glasgow Science Festival.

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Glasgow’s Newest Triathlon Club

Glasgow Urban Triathlon
Glasgow Urban Triathlon

Glasgow’s newest triathlon club is starting up in the East End of the city.  Based out of Dennistoun it will be looking to take advantage of some of the best facilities being developed for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, as well as the best natural surroundings money can buy!

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Alexandra Park Bike Club’s Borrow A Bike Service

Alexandra Park Bike Club
Alexandra Park Bike Club

A borrow-a-bike-for-free scheme has arrived in Glasgow’s East End.  It’s the ideal chance to indulge in cycling fever, following on from the successes of Chris Hoy and Team GB at the London 2012 Olympic Games, Bradley Wiggins in the Tour de France, and ahead of the forthcoming opening of the Sir Chris Hoy velodrome that will be used for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

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Glasgow East End Long Hot Days 2012

Glasgow East End Long Hot Days 2012
Glasgow East End Long Hot Days 2012

Long Hot Days is here to get you into the holiday mood in the East End of Glasgow this summer, with a wave of fantastic fun days, gala days and community festivals taking place amongst our local communities.

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Alexandra Park Festival: Saturday 23rd July 2011

Alexandra Park Festival 2011
Alexandra Park Festival 2011

Alexandra Park sees the return of the second annual Glasgow East Parks festival on Saturday 23rd July 2011, between 12 noon and 4pm. Entry is free to all.

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