Fairfield Offices, Glasgow

Name: Fairfield Offices
Address: 1048 Govan Road, Glasgow, G51 4XS, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 141 445 5866

#67 among attractions in Glasgow

Museum, Specialty museum

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The Fairfield Heritage Centre is situated on Govan Road, Glasgow, Scotland. Built as the offices of Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Co Ltd between 1889-1891 the building was used as the principal offices for successive owners of the adjacent shipyard until 2001, when it was vacated by BAE Systems Marine. After deteriorating unused for 8 years it was bought by social enterprise charity Govan Workspace in 2009. Following a restoration costing over £5.8m it was re-occupied as a heritage centre and commercial offices in 2013. ()

Coordinates: 55°51'51"N, 4°19'12"W

Address

1048 Govan RoadSouth Side (Govan)Glasgow G51 4XS United Kingdom

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+44 141 445 5866

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Fairfield Offices – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Riverside Museum, Ibrox Stadium, House for an Art Lover, Hamilton Crescent.

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Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Museum, History museum, Art Nouveau architecture
House for an Art Lover, Glasgow
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Hamilton Crescent, Glasgow
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~1230 ftSW
Park
Elder Park, Glasgow
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Observation decks and towers, Tower
Glasgow Tower, Glasgow
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Theater
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Park
Victoria Park, Glasgow
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Church
Balshagray Victoria Park Church, Glasgow
21 min walk • Balshagray Victoria Park Church is a Parish church of the Church of Scotland located in the Broomhill area of Glasgow, Scotland.
~1970 ftE
Church
New Govan Parish Church, Glasgow
10 min walk • New Govan Parish Church, presently named Govan & Linthouse Parish Church, is a 19th-century church building located in the Govan area of Glasgow, Scotland. It is one of three church buildings of the Parish of Govan & Linthouse, however, it is considered as the main Parish church.
1.2 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
SEC Centre, Glasgow
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fairfield Offices?

Nearby attractions include Elder Park, Glasgow (6 min walk), Govan Old Parish Church, Glasgow (10 min walk), New Govan Parish Church, Glasgow (10 min walk), Linthouse, Glasgow (11 min walk).

How to get to Fairfield Offices by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fairfield Offices:

Bus

Govan, Crossloan Road/ Uist Street • Lines: 3 (8 min walk)
Govan, Langlands Road/ Arklet Road • Lines: 3 (9 min walk)

Metro

Govan • Lines: Subway (10 min walk)
Partick • Lines: Subway (15 min walk)

Train

Partick (15 min walk)
Hyndland (29 min walk)