Pollokshaws, Glasgow

Name: Pollokshaws
Address: Glasgow, United Kingdom

#323 among attractions in Glasgow

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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. The White Cart Water flows through the area. ()

Coordinates: 55°49'31"N, 4°17'39"W

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South Side (Pollokshaws)Glasgow United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Burrell Collection, Pollok House, Govanhill Baths, Camphill Queen's Park Baptist Church.

0.6 miNW
Specialist museum of art and artifacts
Burrell Collection, Glasgow
16 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...
1 miW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Pollok House, Glasgow
26 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...
1.5 miNE
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Govanhill Baths, Glasgow
38 min walk • Govanhill Baths, located in the vibrant heart of Glasgow, United Kingdom, stands as a historic testament to the city's social and architectural heritage. This Edwardian-era swimming pool, first opened to the public in 1914, was not just a place for leisure...
0.9 miNE
Church
Camphill Queen's Park Baptist Church, Glasgow
25 min walk • Camphill Queen's Park Baptist Church is a 19th-century church building in the south-side of Glasgow, immediately opposite Queen's Park. It was built in the French Gothic style, on designs by William Leiper. The church hall was built in 1873, while the church was completed by 8 October 1876.
1.4 miNE
Church
Pollokshields Parish Church, Glasgow
37 min walk • Pollokshields Parish Church is a 19th-century parish church of the Church of Scotland, named after the Pollokshields arwa of Glasgow, Scotland.
1.3 miSE
Church
Cathcart Trinity Church, Glasgow
34 min walk • Cathcart Trinity Church is one of two Church of Scotland Parish churchs in the Cathcart area of Glasgow.
1.2 miNE
Church
Queen's Park Govanhill Parish Church, Glasgow
30 min walk • Queen's Park Govanhill Parish Church is a 19th-century Parish church of the Church of Scotland located in the south side of Glasgow, near Queen's Park, from which the church's name derives.
1.2 miNE
Synagogue
Langside Synagogue, Glasgow
30 min walk • Langside Synagogue is a synagogue near Govanhill in Glasgow. It opened in May 1927 and closed in 2014.
0.8 miW
Park
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
22 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.
1.5 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Tramway, Glasgow
38 min walk • Tramway is a contemporary visual and performing arts venue located in the Scottish city of Glasgow. Based in a former tram depot in the Pollokshields area of the South Side, it consists of two performance spaces and two galleries, as well as offering facilities for community and artistic projects.
1.3 miSE
Library
Couper Institute Library, Glasgow
34 min walk • The Couper Institute Library is a public library situated in Cathcart, Glasgow, Scotland. The Couper Institute was originally built by architects Campbell Douglas and James Sellars. The library was added in 1923 by architect John Alfred Taylor Houston on the bequest of Robert Couper.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pollokshaws?

Nearby attractions include Shawlands, Glasgow (11 min walk), Auldhouse, Glasgow (12 min walk), Burrell Collection, Glasgow (16 min walk), St Margaret's, Glasgow (17 min walk).

How to get to Pollokshaws by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pollokshaws:

Bus

Shawbridge Street / Christian Street • Lines: 3 (2 min walk)
Riverford Road/ Riverbank Street • Lines: 3 (3 min walk)

Train

Pollokshaws East (8 min walk)
Shawlands (8 min walk)