Fountain Gardens, Paisley

Name: Fountain Gardens
Address: Paisley, United Kingdom

#7 among attractions in Paisley

Fountain, Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

Fountain Gardens is in Paisley, Scotland. It has recreational parkland and garden areas which are open to the public. The park is Paisley's oldest public gardens. Within the park is Grand Central Fountain, one of only three Category A listed fountains in Scotland. ()

Elevation: 36 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 55°51'1"N, 4°25'42"W

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Paisley United Kingdom

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Day trips

Fountain Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Paisley Abbey, St Mirren Park, Paisley Town Hall, Coats Observatory.

0.5 miSE
Church, Mission, Sacred and religious sites
Paisley Abbey, Paisley
13 min walk • Paisley Abbey stands as a testament to Scotland's rich religious history and architectural heritage, nestled in the heart of the town of Paisley. This grand monastery, originally established in the 12th century, has been a cornerstone of the community for centuries...
0.6 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Football
St Mirren Park, Paisley
16 min walk • St Mirren Park, commonly known as The Simple Digital Arena for sponsorship reasons, is a cornerstone of the Paisley community in Scotland, offering more than just a sporting spectacle. As the home ground of St Mirren Football Club, this modern stadium, which opened its...
0.4 miSE
City hall
Paisley Town Hall, Paisley
12 min walk • Paisley Town Hall is a public hall in Abbey Close, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. The building, which is being converted into a centre for performing arts, is a Category A listed building.
~1810 ftS
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Coats Observatory, Paisley
9 min walk • Coats Observatory is Scotland's oldest public observatory. It is currently closed for refurbishment as part of a 4-year long £42m transformation of the observatory and museum buildings.
0.4 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church, Paisley
11 min walk • Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church, colloquially known as the Baptist Cathedral of Europe, stands at the west end of the High Street in Paisley, Scotland.
~1910 ftS
Natural history museum, History museum, Art museum
Paisley Museum and Art Galleries, Paisley
10 min walk • Paisley Museum and Art Galleries is currently closed for refurbishment and is due to reopen 2023. It is a museum and public art gallery located in the town of Paisley and is run by Renfrewshire Council.
0.5 miSE
Bridge
Abbey Bridge, Paisley
14 min walk • Abbey Bridge is grade B listed road-bridge over the White Cart Water in the centre of Paisley in Scotland. It was erected in 1879, widened in 1933, and comprehensively restored in 2009.
0.6 miSE
Church, Art Nouveau architecture
St Matthew's Church, Paisley
16 min walk • St Matthew's Church in Paisley is notable for its Art Nouveau architecture by WD McLennan, and stained glass window by Robert Anning Bell. The church was built between 1905 and 1907 and shares a small traffic island on Gordon Street with a fire station.
0.5 miE
Church
St Mirin's Cathedral, Paisley
12 min walk • The Cathedral Church of Saint Mirin in Paisley, dedicated to Saint Mirin the patron saint of Paisley, is the mother church of the Catholic Diocese of Paisley and is the seat of the Bishop of Paisley.
1.1 miSE
Bridge
River Cart Aqueduct, Paisley
29 min walk • The River Cart Aqueduct, sometimes known as the Blackhall Bridge, is a railway bridge and former navigable aqueduct in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland.
1.1 miSE
Tower
Blackhall Manor, Paisley
29 min walk • Blackhall Manor is a tower house near Paisley in Renfrewshire, in the western central Lowlands of Scotland. It dates to the sixteenth century, although parts may be older, and formerly belonged to the Stewart or Shaw-Stewart family.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Fountain Gardens open?

Fountain Gardens is open:

Monday 8:45 am - 4:45 pm
Tuesday 8:45 am - 4:45 pm
Wednesday 8:45 am - 4:45 pm
Thursday 8:45 am - 4:45 pm
Friday 8:45 am - 4:45 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Fountain Gardens?

Nearby attractions include Coats Observatory, Paisley (9 min walk), Paisley Museum and Art Galleries, Paisley (10 min walk), Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church, Paisley (11 min walk), Paisley Town Hall, Paisley (12 min walk).

How to get to Fountain Gardens by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fountain Gardens:

Train

Paisley Gilmour Street (7 min walk)
Paisley St James (15 min walk)

Bus

Renfrew Road at Hamilton Street • Lines: 101 (10 min walk)
Paisley, High Street / Orr Square • Lines: 38, 64 (10 min walk)