Shawholm, Glasgow

#463 among attractions in Glasgow

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Facts and practical information

Shawholm is a cricket ground in Glasgow, Scotland. Located within Pollok Country Park, it is the home ground of Poloc Cricket Club and has staged three first-class matches. ()

Coordinates: 55°49'37"N, 4°18'18"W

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South Side (Pollok Country Park)Glasgow United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Burrell Collection, Pollok House, Pollokshields Parish Church, Pollok Country Park.

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Specialist museum of art and artifacts
Burrell Collection, Glasgow
7 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant city of Glasgow, the Burrell Collection is a treasure trove of art and antiquities that offers a unique glimpse into the eclectic tastes of its eponymous collector, Sir William Burrell. This museum, which opened its doors to the public in...
0.6 miW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Pollok House, Glasgow
16 min walk • Pollok House, nestled within the scenic Pollok Country Park in Glasgow, United Kingdom, is a grand country mansion imbued with history, culture, and the arts. As a museum, it offers a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of the late 18th century and is a testament to the...
1.6 miNE
Church
Pollokshields Parish Church, Glasgow
41 min walk • Pollokshields Parish Church is a 19th-century parish church of the Church of Scotland, named after the Pollokshields arwa of Glasgow, Scotland.
0.4 miNW
Park
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
11 min walk • Pollok Country Park is a 146-hectare country park located in Pollok, Glasgow, Scotland. In 2007, Pollok Country Park was named Britain's Best Park, and in 2008 it was named the Best Park in Europe, beating competition from parks in Italy, France, Germany, Poland and Sweden.
1.2 miN
Church
Sherbrooke Mosspark Church, Glasgow
31 min walk • Sherbrooke Mosspark Parish Church, also known as Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church, is a congregation of the Church of Scotland serving the Pollokshields, Dumbreck and Mosspark areas on the south side of Glasgow, Scotland. It is within the Church of Scotland's Presbytery of Glasgow.
1.1 miE
Church
St Margaret's, Glasgow
28 min walk • St Margaret's Church is a Category B listed church of the Scottish Episcopal Church at 355 Kilmarnock Road, Newlands, Glasgow, Scotland.
1.1 miNE
Architecture
Pollokshields Burgh Hall, Glasgow
28 min walk • The Pollokshields Burgh Hall is a municipal building at the edge of Maxwell Park, Glasgow, Scotland. The burgh hall, which was briefly the headquarters of Pollokshields Burgh Council, is a Category A listed building.
0.7 miNE
Forts and castles
Haggs Castle, Glasgow
19 min walk • Haggs Castle is a 16th-century tower house, located in the neighbourhood of Pollokshields, in Glasgow, Scotland. The richly decorated building was restored in the 19th century, and today is once more occupied as a residence.
1.2 miE
Street
Millbrae Crescent, Glasgow
31 min walk • Millbrae Crescent is a street located in Glasgow providing numerous examples of category A listed buildings thought to be designed by Alexander "Greek" Thomson, or posthumously by his architectural partner, Robert Turnbull.
0.4 miE
Neighbourhood
Pollokshaws, Glasgow
12 min walk • Pollokshaws is an area on the South side of the city of Glasgow, Scotland. It is bordered by the residential neighbourhoods of Auldhouse to the east, Eastwood and Hillpark to the south and Shawlands to the north, with the Glasgow South Western Line railway and the open lands of Pollok Country Park to the west.
1.2 miNW
Neighbourhood
Corkerhill, Glasgow
31 min walk • Corkerhill is a neighbourhood of Glasgow, Scotland, southwest of the city centre. The area was originally a farm and a few houses built for workers of the Glasgow and South Western Railway at the Corkerhill Depot.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shawholm?

Nearby attractions include Burrell Collection, Glasgow (7 min walk), Pollok Country Park, Glasgow (11 min walk), Pollokshaws, Glasgow (12 min walk), Pollok House, Glasgow (16 min walk).

How to get to Shawholm by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shawholm:

Train

Pollokshaws West (7 min walk)
Shawlands (14 min walk)

Bus

Shawbridge Street / Shawholm Crescent • Lines: 3 (10 min walk)
Barrhead Road / Kennishead Road • Lines: 3 (11 min walk)