Albert Bridge, Glasgow

Name: Albert Bridge
Address: Glasgow, United Kingdom

#139 among attractions in Glasgow

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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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°51'9"N, 4°14'50"W

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Albert Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Enoch Centre, The 13th Note, St Andrew's Cathedral, South Portland Street Suspension Bridge.

0.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
St. Enoch Centre, Glasgow
10 min walk • The St. Enoch Centre stands as a bustling hub of retail activity in the heart of Glasgow, United Kingdom. Opened in 1989, this shopping centre has cemented its position as a premier shopping destination in the city, attracting a diverse mix of shoppers and visitors...
~1260 ftN
Nightlife
The 13th Note, Glasgow
7 min walk • The 13th Note is a cultural hub nestled in the heart of Glasgow, United Kingdom, known for its eclectic mix of music, art, and vegetarian cuisine. This unique venue, which has garnered a reputation as a cornerstone of the city's independent music scene, is a haven for...
~1560 ftNW
Restored 1816 Catholic church and artworks
St Andrew's Cathedral, Glasgow
8 min walk • The Metropolitan Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew or Glasgow Metropolitan Cathedral is a Roman Catholic Cathedral in the city centre of Glasgow, Scotland. It is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Glasgow.
~1890 ftNW
Bridge
South Portland Street Suspension Bridge, Glasgow
10 min walk • The South Portland Street Suspension Bridge is a suspension-type footbridge across the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland linking the City Centre on the north side to the Laurieston and Gorbals districts on the south side.
~1420 ftE
Obelisk
Nelson Monument, Glasgow
7 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.
~890 ftW
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Glasgow Central Mosque, Glasgow
5 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.
~1300 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Citizens Theatre, Glasgow
7 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.
~1600 ftN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Britannia Music Hall, Glasgow
8 min walk • The Britannia Music Hall in Trongate, Glasgow, Scotland is one of the oldest remaining music halls in Britain. It is located above an amusement arcade, at 113-117 Trongate. Built in 1857/58 by and for city builder Archibald Blair whose architects were Thomas Gildard and Robert H. M.
~1220 ftNE
Church
St Andrew's in the Square, Glasgow
6 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.
~900 ftNW
Bridge
Victoria Bridge, Glasgow
5 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.
~1610 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre, Glasgow
8 min walk • The Sharmanka Kinetic Gallery is a theatre of kinetic sculpture, where hundreds of carved figures and pieces of old scrap perform an incredible choreography to haunting music and synchronised light, telling the humorous and tragic stories of the human spirit as it struggles against the relentless circles of life and death.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Albert Bridge?

Nearby attractions include City Union Bridge, Glasgow (3 min walk), Saltmarket, Glasgow (4 min walk), St Andrew's-by-the-Green, Glasgow (5 min walk), Glasgow Central Mosque, Glasgow (5 min walk).

How to get to Albert Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Albert Bridge:

Bus

Osborne Street / Stockwell Street • Lines: 5, 65 (7 min walk)
Stockwell Street / Stockwell Place • Lines: c1 (7 min walk)

Train

Argyle Street (10 min walk)
High Street (14 min walk)

Metro

Bridge Street • Lines: Subway (11 min walk)
St Enoch • Lines: Subway (12 min walk)