Victoria Park, Glasgow

Name: Victoria Park
Address: Victoria Park Dr N, Glasgow, G14 9NN, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 141 959 9087

#76 among attractions in Glasgow

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

Victoria Park is a 20-hectare park located in the west of Glasgow, Scotland, adjacent to the districts of Scotstoun, Whiteinch, Jordanhill and Broomhill. The park was created and named for Queen Victoria's jubilee in 1887. The main entrances to the park are from Westland Drive, Victoria Park Drive North, and Balshagray Avenue. The Friends of Victoria Park is a West Glasgow group set up to protect and develop Victoria Park. ()

Opened: 2 July 1887 (137 years ago)Elevation: 36 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 55°52'35"N, 4°20'1"W

Address

Victoria Park Dr NVictoria ParkGlasgow G14 9NN United Kingdom

Contact

+44 141 959 9087

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Day trips

Victoria Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Braehead, Braehead Arena, Hamilton Crescent, Elder Park.

1.2 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Braehead, Glasgow
32 min walk • Braehead Shopping Centre stands as a beacon of modern retail and entertainment within the bustling city of Glasgow, United Kingdom. Opened in 1999, this expansive complex has become a central hub for shoppers and families alike, offering a diverse range of outlets...
1.2 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Entertainment
Braehead Arena, Glasgow
31 min walk • Braehead Arena, located on the outskirts of Glasgow, United Kingdom, is a premier sports venue that has become a cornerstone for both local and international events. This versatile arena, nestled within the bustling Braehead Shopping Centre area, is a hub of activity...
1 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Hamilton Crescent, Glasgow
26 min walk • Hamilton Crescent is a cricket ground located in the Partick area of Glasgow, Scotland. It is the home of the West of Scotland Cricket Club. Hamilton Crescent hosted the first international football match, played between Scotland and England.
1 miS
Park
Elder Park, Glasgow
26 min walk • Elder Park is a public park in the Govan area of Glasgow, Scotland, located a short distance south of the River Clyde, to the east of the Linthouse neighbourhood.
1 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Fairfield Offices, Glasgow
26 min walk • 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.
0.5 miE
Church
Balshagray Victoria Park Church, Glasgow
14 min walk • Balshagray Victoria Park Church is a Parish church of the Church of Scotland located in the Broomhill area of Glasgow, Scotland.
~920 ftW
Museum, Natural history museum, Historical place
Fossil Grove, Glasgow
5 min walk • The Fossil Grove is a group of plant fossils located within Victoria Park, Glasgow, Scotland. It was discovered in 1887 and contains the fossilised stumps and roots of eleven extinct Lepidodendron trees, which are sometimes described as "giant club mosses" but are more closely related to quillworts.
0.5 miE
Church
Broomhill Parish Church, Glasgow
14 min walk • Broomhill Parish Church, nowadays known as Broomhill Hyndland Parish Church, is a 20th-century church building located in the Broomhill area of Glasgow, Scotland.
1 miE
City hall
Partick Burgh Hall, Glasgow
27 min walk • Partick Burgh Hall is a municipal facility in Burgh Hall Street, Partick, Scotland. The hall, which was the headquarters of Partick Burgh Council in the early 20th century, is a Category B listed building.
1.1 miE
Church
Hyndland Parish Church, Glasgow
29 min walk • Hyndland Parish Church also known as The Kingsborough Sanctuary, is a 19th-century church located in the Hyndland area of Glasgow.
1 miE
Neighbourhood
Partick, Glasgow
27 min walk • Partick is an area of Glasgow on the north bank of the River Clyde, just across from Govan. To the west lies Whiteinch, to the east Yorkhill and Kelvingrove Park, and to the north Broomhill, Hyndland, Dowanhill, Hillhead, areas which form part of the West End of Glasgow.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Victoria Park?

Nearby attractions include Fossil Grove, Glasgow (5 min walk), Broomhill Parish Church, Glasgow (14 min walk), Balshagray Victoria Park Church, Glasgow (14 min walk), Scotstoun Parish Church, Glasgow (14 min walk).

How to get to Victoria Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Victoria Park:

Bus

Victoria Park • Lines: 1C (6 min walk)
Whiteinch, Dumbarton Road/ Haldane Street • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)

Train

Jordanhill (15 min walk)
Hyndland (20 min walk)

Metro

Partick • Lines: Subway (28 min walk)
Govan • Lines: Subway (34 min walk)