King George V Dock, Glasgow

Name: King George V Dock
Address: Glasgow, United Kingdom

#302 among attractions in Glasgow

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King George V Dock is a dock for ocean-going vessels operated by the Clyde Port Authority in the Shieldhall area of Glasgow in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. It is located near Braehead in Renfrewshire and lies on the boundary between the council areas of Renfrewshire and the City of Glasgow. ()

Coordinates: 55°52'8"N, 4°21'9"W

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ShieldhallGlasgow United Kingdom

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King George V Dock – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Braehead, Braehead Arena, Elder Park, Victoria Park.

0.7 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Braehead, Glasgow
18 min walk • Braehead Shopping Centre stands as a beacon of modern retail and entertainment within the bustling city of Glasgow, United Kingdom. Opened in 1999, this expansive complex has become a central hub for shoppers and families alike, offering a diverse range of outlets...
0.7 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Entertainment
Braehead Arena, Glasgow
18 min walk • Braehead Arena, located on the outskirts of Glasgow, United Kingdom, is a premier sports venue that has become a cornerstone for both local and international events. This versatile arena, nestled within the bustling Braehead Shopping Centre area, is a hub of activity...
1.1 miE
Park
Elder Park, Glasgow
30 min walk • Elder Park is a public park in the Govan area of Glasgow, Scotland, located a short distance south of the River Clyde, to the east of the Linthouse neighbourhood.
0.9 miNE
Park
Victoria Park, Glasgow
23 min walk • Victoria Park is a 20-hectare park located in the west of Glasgow, Scotland, adjacent to the districts of Scotstoun, Whiteinch, Jordanhill and Broomhill.
0.8 miNE
Museum, Natural history museum, Historical place
Fossil Grove, Glasgow
20 min walk • The Fossil Grove is a group of plant fossils located within Victoria Park, Glasgow, Scotland. It was discovered in 1887 and contains the fossilised stumps and roots of eleven extinct Lepidodendron trees, which are sometimes described as "giant club mosses" but are more closely related to quillworts.
1.4 miNE
Church
Broomhill Parish Church, Glasgow
36 min walk • Broomhill Parish Church, nowadays known as Broomhill Hyndland Parish Church, is a 20th-century church building located in the Broomhill area of Glasgow, Scotland.
0.8 miN
Church
Scotstoun Parish Church, Glasgow
20 min walk • Scotstoun Parish Church is an early-20th-century parish church of the Church of Scotland located in the Scotstoun area of Glasgow.
1.4 miNE
Church
Jordanhill Parish Church, Glasgow
37 min walk • Jordanhill Parish Church is a parish church of the Church of Scotland, serving Jordanhill in the west end of Glasgow, Scotland. It is within the Church of Scotland's Presbytery of Glasgow. The church building is located on Woodend Drive, Jordanhill.
~1980 ftSE
Park
Shieldhall, Glasgow
10 min walk • Shieldhall is a district in the Scottish city of Glasgow. It is situated directly south of the River Clyde and is part of the wider Govan area.
0.6 miNW
Museum
Scottish Maritime Museum, Glasgow
16 min walk • The Scottish Maritime Museum is an industrial museum with a Collection Recognised as Nationally Significant to Scotland. It is located at two sites in the West of Scotland in Irvine and Dumbarton, with a focus on Scotland's shipbuilding heritage.
1.2 miS
Church
St Nicholas' Cardonald Church, Glasgow
31 min walk • The Parish Church of Saint Nicholas, also known as St Nicholas' Cardonald, is a 20th century Parish church of the Church of Scotland, located in the Hillington and Cardonald areas of Glasgow.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to King George V Dock?

Nearby attractions include Shieldhall, Glasgow (10 min walk), Scottish Maritime Museum, Glasgow (16 min walk), Scotstoun Parish Church, Glasgow (20 min walk), Fossil Grove, Glasgow (20 min walk).

How to get to King George V Dock by public transport?

The nearest stations to King George V Dock:

Bus

Dumbarton Road / Methil Street • Lines: 2 (16 min walk)
Dumbarton Road / Bank of Scotland • Lines: 1C, 2 (17 min walk)

Train

Hillington East (26 min walk)
Scotstounhill (29 min walk)