Woodhead, Hamilton

Name: Woodhead
Address: Hamilton, United Kingdom

#19 among attractions in Hamilton

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Hamilton is a large town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It serves as the main administrative centre of the South Lanarkshire council area. It sits 10 miles south-east of Glasgow, 37 miles south-west of Edinburgh and 74 miles north of Carlisle. It is situated on the south bank of the River Clyde at its confluence with the Avon Water. Hamilton is the county town of the historic county of Lanarkshire and is the location of the headquarters of the modern local authority of South Lanarkshire. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°45'40"N, 4°3'54"W

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Woodhead – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New Douglas Park, Cadzow Castle, Hamilton Mausoleum, Low Parks Museum.

1.5 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
New Douglas Park, Hamilton
38 min walk • New Douglas Park, currently known as the Fountain of Youth Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is a football stadium in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, which serves as the home of Scottish Championship side Hamilton Academical.
1.8 miE
Forts and castles
Cadzow Castle, Hamilton
47 min walk • Cadzow Castle, now in ruins, was constructed between 1500 and 1550 at a site one mile south-east of the centre of Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
2 miNE
Cemetery, Memorial
Hamilton Mausoleum, Hamilton
52 min walk • Hamilton Mausoleum is a mausoleum located in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It was the resting place of the family of the Dukes of Hamilton.
1.7 miNE
History museum, Military museum, Museum
Low Parks Museum, Hamilton
44 min walk • The Low Parks Museum is located in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland and traces the local history of South Lanarkshire through numerous exhibits on provincial industries and events of local historical importance.
1.5 miNE
Church
Hamilton Old Parish Church, Hamilton
39 min walk • Hamilton Old Parish Church is a Church of Scotland parish church serving part of the Burgh of Hamilton in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is notable for its Georgian architecture.
2.1 miE
Park
Chatelherault Country Park, Hamilton
54 min walk • Chatelherault Country Park is a country park in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Its name is derived from the French town of Châtellerault, the title Duc de Châtellerault having been granted to James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Arran in 1548 for his part in arranging the marriage of Mary, Queen of Scots, to Francis, Dauphin of France.
2.9 miNE
Park
Strathclyde Country Park, Glasgow
74 min walk • Strathclyde Country Park is a country park located on the outskirts of Motherwell in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, named after the former Strathclyde region of Scotland. It is often commonly referred to as Strathclyde, or simply Strathy. The park covers some 4 km², centred on the artificial Strathclyde Loch.
1.7 miN
Park
Bothwell Road Park, Hamilton
44 min walk • Bothwell Road Park is a large public park in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, which dates from 1894. It is located between the Hamilton West and Whitehill areas, around 1 mile north of Hamilton town centre.
2.5 miNE
Bridge
Clyde Bridge, Motherwell
63 min walk • Clyde Bridge, not to be confused with the similarly named Clyde's Bridge further upstream, is a road bridge built in 1932 spanning the River Clyde between Motherwell and Hamilton in Scotland.
2.8 miW
Forts and castles
Calderwood Castle, East Kilbride
71 min walk • Calderwood Castle was located in East Kilbride, Scotland. The castle was situated near the banks of the Rotten Calder Water in what is now Calderglen Country Park.
1.5 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Hamilton Townhouse, Hamilton
40 min walk • Hamilton Townhouse is a building in Cadzow Street in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, which is operated by South Lanarkshire Council. It contains both the town's main public hall and public library, as well as various council departments including licensing and community learning. It is a Category B listed building.