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Circus & Street Performance in Glasgow

Circus in Glasgow isn't really about a big top on the green, it's more likely to mean flying trapeze at Aerial Edge Circus School, right in the centre, with classes from age one and drop-in sessions if you fancy a go yourself. Kelvin Hall has circus-themed soft play and a Clip 'n' Climb wall for free entry, good for younger kids on a wet afternoon. For the history side, the Britannia Panopticon claims to be the oldest surviving music hall anywhere, and you can stand on the same stage where a teenage Stan Laurel once performed, entry from just £1. If budget matters, the Panopticon and Kelvin Hall are the cheapest starts, with Aerial Edge a step up if you want an actual go at the skills. Toddlers are best suited to soft play, while older kids might prefer the trapeze or a trip out to Cumbernauld Theatre, where £5 gets you a film or live show and there's free parking next door.

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