The Howff, Dundee

Name: The Howff
Address: 22 Meadowside, Dundee, DD1 1LN, United Kingdom

#11 among attractions in Dundee

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Facts and practical information

The Howff is a burial ground in the city of Dundee, Scotland. Established in 1564, it has one of the most important collections of tombstones in Scotland, and is protected as a category A listed building. ()

Coordinates: 56°27'41"N, 2°58'22"W

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22 MeadowsideDundee DD1 1LN United Kingdom

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Day trips

The Howff – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: V&A Dundee, Law, Overgate Centre, Wellgate Centre.

~1680 ftSE
Museum
V&A Dundee, Dundee
9 min walk • The V&A Dundee, Scotland's first design museum, is an architectural marvel and a beacon of creativity nestled in the heart of Dundee's waterfront. Opened to the public in September 2018, the museum is a branch of the prestigious Victoria and Albert Museum in London...
0.9 miNW
Volcano, Geologic formation, Park
Law, Dundee
23 min walk • The Law Hill, often simply referred to as "The Law," is a prominent geographical feature and a historic landmark located in Dundee, United Kingdom. This extinct volcanic hill rises to a height of 174 meters, offering panoramic views of the city and the surrounding...
~580 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Overgate Centre, Dundee
3 min walk • The Overgate Centre is a shopping centre in Dundee, Scotland. Built in the 1960s to replace buildings erected in the 18th and 19th centuries, most of the original structure was demolished and redeveloped from 1998 to 2000.
~1200 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Wellgate Centre, Dundee
6 min walk • The Wellgate Shopping Centre is one of the two main shopping centres located in the city centre of Dundee, Scotland, the other being the Overgate Centre.
0.9 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Football
Tannadice Park, Dundee
24 min walk • Tannadice Park, usually referred to as Tannadice, is a football stadium in Dundee, Scotland. It is the home ground of Dundee United F.C. who have played at Tannadice since the club was founded as Dundee Hibernian in 1909.
0.9 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Dens Park, Dundee
24 min walk • Dens Park, officially known as Kilmac Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is a football stadium in Dundee, Scotland, which is the home of Scottish Premiership club Dundee F.C. and has a capacity of 11,775.
0.5 miNW
Forts and castles
Dudhope Castle, Dundee
12 min walk • Dudhope Castle is an extended late medieval tower house located on the southern face of Dundee Law in Dundee, Scotland.
~550 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
The McManus, Dundee
3 min walk • The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum is a Gothic Revival-style building, located in the centre of Dundee, Scotland. The building houses a museum and art gallery with a collection of fine and decorative art as well as a natural history collection.
~970 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Paul's Cathedral, Dundee
5 min walk • St. Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in the city of Dundee, Scotland. It is the cathedral and administrative centre of the Diocese of Brechin in the Scottish Episcopal Church.
0.7 miW
Synagogue
Dundee Synagogue, Dundee
19 min walk • Dundee Synagogue in Dundee, Scotland was the place of worship of the Tayside and Fife Jewish Community, which was established in 1878 under its former name of the Dundee Hebrew Congregation.
0.4 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
Verdant Works, Dundee
10 min walk • Verdant Works, also known as Scotland's Jute Museum, is a former jute mill in the Blackness area of Dundee, Scotland. It was purchased in 1991 by the Dundee Heritage Trust.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Howff?

Nearby attractions include The McManus, Dundee (3 min walk), Dundee Parish Church, Dundee (4 min walk), Steeple Church, Dundee (4 min walk), Abertay University, Dundee (4 min walk).

How to get to The Howff by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Howff:

Bus

High Street 1 • Lines: 16 (4 min walk)
Whitehall Street • Lines: 16 (4 min walk)

Train

Dundee (9 min walk)