Byres Road, Glasgow

Name: Byres Road
Address: Glasgow, United Kingdom

#352 among attractions in Glasgow

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Byres Road is a street in Hillhead, Glasgow, Scotland. It is the central artery of the city's West End. ()

Length: 3281 ftCoordinates: 55°52'25"N, 4°17'42"W

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West End (Hillhead)Glasgow United Kingdom

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Byres Road – 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.

0.4 miSE
Grand building of art and natural history
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow
11 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...
0.4 miE
Nightlife, Universities and schools
Glasgow University Union, Glasgow
11 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...
~1640 ftSE
Scotland’s oldest public museum
Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, Glasgow
8 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...
0.4 miN
Park with tropical plants in glasshouse
Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Glasgow
12 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...
~1790 ftS
Museum
Glasgow Museum of Transport, Glasgow
9 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 miSE
Old park with bandstand and amphitheatre
Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Glasgow's vibrant West End, Kelvingrove Park is a verdant oasis that has been a cherished part of the city's heritage since its opening in 1852. This picturesque park spans over 85 acres and is renowned for its stunning Victorian design, which...
~1390 ftW
Theater
Cottiers, Glasgow
7 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.
~1320 ftSE
Church
University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel, Glasgow
7 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.
~780 ftW
Church
Partick Trinity Church, Glasgow
4 min walk • Partick Trinity Church is a 19th century Parish church of the Church of Scotland, located in the Partick area of Glasgow, Scotland.
~1460 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, Glasgow
8 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.
~1440 ftNE
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Western Baths, Glasgow
7 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Byres Road?

Nearby attractions include University of Glasgow, Glasgow (3 min walk), Ashton Lane, Glasgow (3 min walk), Partick Trinity Church, Glasgow (4 min walk), Hillhead Baptist Church, Glasgow (6 min walk).

How to get to Byres Road by public transport?

The nearest stations to Byres Road:

Bus

Byres Road / Havelock Street • Lines: 15, 8, 90, c1 (1 min walk)
Byres Road / Dowanside Road • Lines: 15, 8, 90 (2 min walk)

Metro

Hillhead • Lines: Subway (4 min walk)
Kelvinhall • Lines: Subway (7 min walk)

Train

Partick (16 min walk)
Hyndland (23 min walk)