Western Baths, Glasgow

#108 among attractions in Glasgow

Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming

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The Western Baths Club is a Victorian era private swimming and leisure club founded in 1876. The club remains at its original site at 12 Cranworth Street, Hillhead, Glasgow. The 19th-century baths, designed by Glasgow architects Clarke & Bell, are protected as a category A listed building. Along with the Arlington Baths it is one of two clubs of its kind left in Glasgow. ()

Coordinates: 55°52'36"N, 4°17'26"W

Address

12 Cranworth St.West End (Hillhead)Glasgow G12 8BZ United Kingdom

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+44 141 576 0294

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Western Baths – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow University Union, Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, Glasgow Botanic Gardens.

0.6 miS
Grand building of art and natural history
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Glasgow, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum stands as a beacon of culture and history in Scotland's most vibrant city. This majestic building, which first opened its doors in 1901, is not only an architectural masterpiece but also one of the...
~1920 ftSE
Nightlife, Universities and schools
Glasgow University Union, Glasgow
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Glasgow's historic West End, the Glasgow University Union (GUU) is a cornerstone of student life at the University of Glasgow. With its origins dating back to 1885, the Union has a rich heritage and plays a key role in the social and cultural...
~1920 ftS
Scotland’s oldest public museum
Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, Glasgow
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Glasgow, the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery stands as a beacon of culture and history in Scotland's most vibrant city. This esteemed institution is not only the oldest public museum in Scotland but also a cornerstone of the University of...
~1070 ftN
Park with tropical plants in glasshouse
Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Glasgow
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Glasgow's West End, the Glasgow Botanic Gardens is a verdant oasis renowned for its extensive collection of tropical and temperate flora. Established in 1817, the gardens have become one of the city's most beloved attractions, offering a...
0.6 miS
Museum
Glasgow Museum of Transport, Glasgow
15 min walk • The Glasgow Museum of Transport, nestled in the bustling city of Glasgow, United Kingdom, is a haven for enthusiasts of locomotion and Scottish industrial heritage. This museum, dedicated to preserving the rich history of transport in the region, offers a fascinating...
0.5 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Websters Theatre, Glasgow
13 min walk • Websters is a theatre in Glasgow, Scotland. It also operates as a bar and restaurant. Websters occupies the building of the 19th-century former Lansdowne Parish Church.
0.5 miSW
Theater
Cottiers, Glasgow
13 min walk • Cottiers is a theatre located in Glasgow, Scotland. It also operates as a bar and restaurant. Cottiers occupies the building of the 19th-century former Dowanhill Parish Church.
~1870 ftS
Church
University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel, Glasgow
10 min walk • The University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel is an interfaith chapel at the University of Glasgow, Scotland. It was consecrated on 4 October 1929, and is dedicated to the memory of the former students and staff of the University who lost their lives in the First World War.
0.4 miSW
Church
Partick Trinity Church, Glasgow
11 min walk • Partick Trinity Church is a 19th century Parish church of the Church of Scotland, located in the Partick area of Glasgow, Scotland.
~630 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, Glasgow
4 min walk • Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, originally Hillhead Parish Church, is a parish church of the Church of Scotland, serving the Hillhead and Kelvinside areas of Glasgow, Scotland. It is within the Church of Scotland's Presbytery of Glasgow.
~250 ftSW
Church
Hillhead Baptist Church, Glasgow
2 min walk • Hillhead Baptist Church is a Baptist church in the west end of Glasgow, Scotland. It was admitted to the Baptist Union of Scotland in 1883, when the church opened.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Western Baths?

Nearby attractions include Hillhead Baptist Church, Glasgow (2 min walk), Òran Mór, Glasgow (2 min walk), Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, Glasgow (4 min walk), Ashton Lane, Glasgow (5 min walk).

How to get to Western Baths by public transport?

The nearest stations to Western Baths:

Bus

Byres Road / Vinicombe Street • Lines: 15, 8, 90 (2 min walk)
Great Western Road / Kersland Street • Lines: 6A (3 min walk)

Metro

Hillhead • Lines: Subway (4 min walk)
Kelvinbridge • Lines: Subway (12 min walk)

Train

Partick (23 min walk)
Hyndland (25 min walk)