Thornwood, Glasgow

Name: Thornwood
Address: Glasgow, United Kingdom

#404 among attractions in Glasgow

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Facts and practical information

Thornwood is a largely residential area of Glasgow, Scotland, lying north of the River Clyde. Part of the city's West End, it is situated almost on the river between Partick to the east and south and Broomhill to the north and west; the neighbourhoods of Whiteinch, Glasgow Harbour and Hyndland are also fairly close. ()

Coordinates: 55°52'24"N, 4°19'10"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Riverside Museum, Hamilton Crescent, Elder Park, Cottiers.

0.8 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Riverside Museum, Glasgow
20 min walk • The Riverside Museum in Glasgow is a beacon of innovation and design, providing a window into the city's rich industrial past. This contemporary museum, which opened its doors in 2011, stands proudly on the banks of the River Clyde, showcasing Glasgow's transportation...
0.4 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Hamilton Crescent, Glasgow
11 min walk • Hamilton Crescent is a cricket ground located in the Partick area of Glasgow, Scotland. It is the home of the West of Scotland Cricket Club. Hamilton Crescent hosted the first international football match, played between Scotland and England.
0.8 miS
Park
Elder Park, Glasgow
20 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.
0.7 miE
Theater
Cottiers, Glasgow
18 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.
0.6 miS
Museum, Specialty museum
Fairfield Offices, Glasgow
17 min walk • The Fairfield Heritage Centre is situated on Govan Road, Glasgow, Scotland. Built as the offices of Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Co Ltd between 1889-1891 the building was used as the principal offices for successive owners of the adjacent shipyard until 2001, when it was vacated by BAE Systems Marine.
0.6 miW
Park
Victoria Park, Glasgow
16 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 miE
Church
Partick Trinity Church, Glasgow
21 min walk • Partick Trinity Church is a 19th century Parish church of the Church of Scotland, located in the Partick area of Glasgow, Scotland.
~830 ftN
Church
Balshagray Victoria Park Church, Glasgow
5 min walk • Balshagray Victoria Park Church is a Parish church of the Church of Scotland located in the Broomhill area of Glasgow, Scotland.
0.8 miSE
Church
New Govan Parish Church, Glasgow
21 min walk • New Govan Parish Church, presently named Govan & Linthouse Parish Church, is a 19th-century church building located in the Govan area of Glasgow, Scotland. It is one of three church buildings of the Parish of Govan & Linthouse, however, it is considered as the main Parish church.
0.8 miW
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.
~1770 ftN
Church
Broomhill Parish Church, Glasgow
9 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Thornwood?

Nearby attractions include Balshagray Victoria Park Church, Glasgow (5 min walk), Broomhill Parish Church, Glasgow (9 min walk), Hamilton Crescent, Glasgow (11 min walk), Partick, Glasgow (12 min walk).

How to get to Thornwood by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thornwood:

Bus

Dumbarton Road / Auchentorlie Street • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)

Train

Partick (12 min walk)
Hyndland (13 min walk)

Metro

Partick • Lines: Subway (13 min walk)
Kelvinhall • Lines: Subway (20 min walk)