Where is Fountain Gardens, Paisley?

Fountain Gardens, Paisley is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PA3 2ES).

How do I get to Fountain Gardens, Paisley?

The nearest railway station is Paisley Gilmour Street, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA3 2ES.

Who runs Fountain Gardens, Paisley?

Fountain Gardens, Paisley is operated by Renfrewshire Council.

Is Fountain Gardens, Paisley free to visit?

Yes, Fountain Gardens, Paisley is free to enter.

How do I get to Fountain Gardens, Paisley?

The nearest railway station is Paisley Gilmour Street, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA3 2ES.

Parks · Central Scotland

Fountain Gardens, Paisley

In or near Elderslie.

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Fountain Gardens, Paisley — park in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Paisley Gilmour Street · 0.4 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Fountain Gardens, Paisley is a public park in the United Kingdom. Managed by Renfrewshire Council. Wikidata describes it as: "park in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.8504°, -4.4284°.

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From the Wikipedia article

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.

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Background

History

Fountain Gardens was originally laid out on grounds called Hope Temple Gardens, which were created by prominent business man John Love in 1797. The Hope Temple Museum and a bowling green were sited within the original park. Love became bankrupt after a disastrous American business venture and the park grounds were sold to the famous industrialist Thomas Coats in 1866. He enlisted the help of James Craig Niven, a landscape architect, to redesign the park and gardens. A new layout was approved and constructed. It featured a geometric layout, broader walkways, drinking fountains, rock garden and alpine beds. Coats then gifted the park to the people of Paisley. The park was renamed and opened…

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Coordinates: 55.8504, -4.4284
District: Renfrewshire
Postcode: PA3 2ES
Parliamentary constituency: Paisley and Renfrewshire North
Nearest railway station: Paisley Gilmour Street — 0.4 km
Opening: 26 May 1868

Sources

wikidata: Q18206876 (CC0)
wikipedia: Fountain Gardens, Paisley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Fountain Gardens2, Paisley.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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