King's Bridge, Glasgow

Name: King's Bridge
Address: Glasgow, United Kingdom

#206 among attractions in Glasgow

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King's Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland. The bridge links Hutchesontown to the west and Glasgow Green to the east near the city centre. ()

Coordinates: 55°50'48"N, 4°14'15"W

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East End (Calton)Glasgow United Kingdom

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King's Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: People's Palace, Glasgow Green, Shawfield Stadium, Nelson Monument.

~1680 ftN
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
People's Palace, Glasgow
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Glasgow Green, the People's Palace stands as a testament to the cultural and social history of the people of Glasgow. Established in 1898, this museum offers a poignant and comprehensive look into the lives of Glaswegians from the 18th century...
~1230 ftNE
Park, Playground
Glasgow Green, Glasgow
6 min walk • Glasgow Green is a historic park located in the east end of Glasgow, Scotland, and is the city's oldest public park. This expansive green space spans 136 acres and is a beloved haven for both locals and tourists seeking a tranquil escape from the urban bustle.
0.7 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Shawfield Stadium, Glasgow
17 min walk • Shawfield Stadium, located in the bustling city of Glasgow, United Kingdom, stands as a testament to the enduring popularity of greyhound racing in the region. Originally opened in 1898, this sport venue has evolved from a multi-purpose stadium to a dedicated greyhound...
~1880 ftN
Obelisk
Nelson Monument, Glasgow
10 min walk • The Nelson Monument is a commemorative obelisk built in 1806 in honour of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, constructed the year after his death at the Battle of Trafalgar. It is located within Glasgow Green, a historic public park in Glasgow, Scotland. It stands 144 feet tall, and its square plinth is enclosed by cast iron railings.
0.7 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Glasgow Central Mosque, Glasgow
18 min walk • Glasgow Central Mosque is located on the south bank of the River Clyde in the Gorbals district of central Glasgow. The organization, 'Muslims in Britain' classify the Glasgow Central Mosque as, Deobandi.
0.7 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Citizens Theatre, Glasgow
17 min walk • The Citizens Theatre, in what was the Royal Princess's Theatre, is the creation of James Bridie and is based in Glasgow, Scotland as a principal producing theatre.
0.6 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow
15 min walk • The Barrowland Ballroom is a dance hall and music venue in Glasgow, Scotland.
0.6 miNE
Church
Saint Mary's, Glasgow
17 min walk • Saint Mary's is a Catholic church in Calton, Glasgow, Scotland. It is the second oldest church in the Archdiocese of Glasgow and acted as the Pro-Cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Glasgow from 14 August 2009 to April 2011, during the restoration of St Andrew's Cathedral.
0.6 miN
Church
St Andrew's in the Square, Glasgow
16 min walk • St Andrew's in the Square is an 18th-century category-A-listed former church in Glasgow, Scotland, considered one of the finest classical churches in Scotland, and now Glasgow's Centre for Scottish Culture, promoting Scottish music, song and dance.
0.7 miNW
Bridge
Victoria Bridge, Glasgow
19 min walk • Victoria Bridge is a category A listed road bridge spanning the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland. Victoria Bridge is the oldest surviving bridge in Glasgow, lying at the foot of Stockwell Street in the city centre.
0.6 miNW
Bridge
Albert Bridge, Glasgow
15 min walk • The Albert Bridge is a road bridge that spans the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland, near Glasgow Green. The bridge opened in 1871. It links the Saltmarket in the city centre with Crown Street on the city’s south side. It is category A listed, and named after Queen Victoria's consort, Prince Albert.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to King's Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Glasgow Green, Glasgow (6 min walk), Templeton On The Green, Glasgow (8 min walk), Polmadie Bridge, Glasgow (8 min walk), People's Palace, Glasgow (9 min walk).

How to get to King's Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to King's Bridge:

Bus

Glasgow Green/ Peoples Palace • Lines: c1 (10 min walk)
London Road / Charlotte Street • Lines: c1 (15 min walk)

Train

Bridgeton (13 min walk)
Dalmarnock (22 min walk)

Metro

Bridge Street • Lines: Subway (23 min walk)
St Enoch • Lines: Subway (27 min walk)