IT all began, so long ago with a band of Queen’s Park men… you know the rest.
What started here on the southside of Glasgow grew into a worldwide sporting phenomenon enjoyed my more than 3.5 BILLION people worldwide.
The club’s role in establishing football as we know it is well documented and the beautiful game’s origins are all around us here on the southside of Glasgow.
Our proud history is central to what is now known as ‘Football’s Square Mile’ which includes plaques marking key spots around Hampden and our local community which led to the formation of football.
Now the club is proud to have partnered with Glasgow Football Tours with a special offer for supporters, hospitality guests and Tour visitors.
The walks, which begin at Queen’s Park recreational ground and visit each of the Spiders’ previous southside homes – all known as Hampden – will now conclude in Bar 1867 at The city Stadium on every home matchday.
Guests joining the club for hospitality will also be afforded a discount rate for tours before joining the activities in the Black and White Lounge while tour-goers will be encouraged to stay on at Lesser Hampden and enjoy the match.
Kieran Koszary, Queen’s Park head of commercial said: “We are delighted to partner with Glasgow Football Tours for the Three Hampdens Tour – which showcases our proud history and the central role our local community has played in the growth of football.
“We hope our fans will benefit and support the local business as it celebrates the Spiders, and visitors to the tour will also be warmly welcomed to a modern matchday with the club to complete their tour.
“Guests in our hospitality lounge a can also make a day of it with a discounted tour before enjoying our award-winning pre and post-match event and the game itself.”
Lindsay Hamilton, owner and head guide of Glasgow Football Tours, explained: “The Three Hampdens Tour is an integral part of what we call, Football’s Square Mile, which is the World’s biggest ‘Open Air’ football museum in the South Side of Glasgow. The Queen’s Park Recreation Ground and The Three Hampden Parks are the ‘cradle’ of the modern passing and running game of football.
“An experienced & knowledgeable tour guide will inform and entertain you with incredible and revolutionary stories.”
Each walking tour lasts two and a half hours and will visit:
- Queens Park Recreation Ground
- The Hampden Bowling Club (First Hampden Park) – The 1st Hampden Mural (Scotland 5-1 England, 11th March 1882)
- Cathkin Park (Second Hampden Park) – Abandoned stadium with original terracing
- The National Stadium, Hampden Park (the Third)
- The city Stadium (Lesser Hampden) – *matchdays only.
Prices for each tour are:
- Adults £20
- Concession £14
- Under 16s £6
Queen’s Park match tickets must be bought separately.
For more information, tour dates and booking, visit Glasgow Football Tour.
More information on the history of Queen’s Park FC is available on the website.
