Polmadie, Glasgow

Name: Polmadie
Address: Glasgow, United Kingdom

#103 among attractions in Glasgow

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Polmadie is a primarily industrial area of Glasgow in Scotland. Situated south of the River Clyde, Polmadie is close to residential neighbourhoods including Govanhill and Toryglen, with Oatlands and another large industrial zone at Shawfield to the north on the opposite side of major railway lines and the M74 motorway, Junction 1A of which serves the area. ()

Elevation: 56 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 55°50'8"N, 4°14'40"W

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South Side (Polmadie)Glasgow United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Hampden Park, Glasgow Green, Govanhill Baths, Cathkin Park.

0.7 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Hampden Park, Glasgow
19 min walk • Hampden Park, located in the bustling city of Glasgow, United Kingdom, is an iconic sport venue that resonates deeply with football fans. This historical stadium is not only the home of the Scotland national football team but also serves as a venue for major football...
1 miNE
Park, Playground
Glasgow Green, Glasgow
27 min walk • Glasgow Green is a historic park located in the east end of Glasgow, Scotland, and is the city's oldest public park. This expansive green space spans 136 acres and is a beloved haven for both locals and tourists seeking a tranquil escape from the urban bustle.
0.8 miW
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Govanhill Baths, Glasgow
20 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...
0.5 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Cathkin Park, Glasgow
13 min walk • Cathkin Park, nestled in the city of Glasgow, United Kingdom, is a sporting venue steeped in history and local pride. This now largely forgotten football ground was once the home of Third Lanark A.C., a team that was a staple of Scottish football until its demise in...
0.6 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Shawfield Stadium, Glasgow
17 min walk • Shawfield Stadium, located in the bustling city of Glasgow, United Kingdom, stands as a testament to the enduring popularity of greyhound racing in the region. Originally opened in 1898, this sport venue has evolved from a multi-purpose stadium to a dedicated greyhound...
0.8 miS
Museum, History museum
Scottish Football Museum, Glasgow
21 min walk • The Scottish Football Museum is Scotland’s national museum of association football, located in Hampden Park in Glasgow.
1 miW
Church
Queen's Park Govanhill Parish Church, Glasgow
25 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 miW
Synagogue
Langside Synagogue, Glasgow
26 min walk • Langside Synagogue is a synagogue near Govanhill in Glasgow. It opened in May 1927 and closed in 2014.
0.6 miW
Cinema, Nightlife
Govanhill Picture House, Glasgow
17 min walk • Govanhill Picture House based in Govanhill, Glasgow, was an Egyptian-themed cinema built in 1926 which was designed by architect Eric A. Sutherland and seated 1,200. It remained in use as a cinema until 1961 and then as a bingo hall till 1974. Subsequently, the building was used as a warehouse.
1 miN
Church, Modernist architecture
Blessed John Duns Scotus Church, Glasgow
25 min walk • Blessed John Duns Scotus Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Gorbals, Glasgow. It was built in 1975 and is served by Franciscan priests from the Order of Friars Minor. It is located on Ballater Street, east of Laurieston Road. Since 1993, it has contained forearm of St Valentine.
0.6 miN
Cemetery
Southern Necropolis, Glasgow
15 min walk • The Southern Necropolis is a cemetery in the Gorbals district of southern Glasgow, Scotland. It was opened in the year 1840 to provide an affordable and respectable place of burial for the people of Gorbals and the surrounding areas of the city of Glasgow.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Polmadie?

Nearby attractions include Cathkin Park, Glasgow (13 min walk), Govanhill, Glasgow (14 min walk), Govanhill Trinity Church, Glasgow (15 min walk), Southern Necropolis, Glasgow (15 min walk).

How to get to Polmadie by public transport?

The nearest stations to Polmadie:

Train

Crosshill (13 min walk)
Queens Park (23 min walk)

Bus

Pollokshaws Road / Albert Drive • Lines: 3, 38 (23 min walk)
Eglinton Street / Gourock Street • Lines: 3, 38 (23 min walk)

Metro

Bridge Street • Lines: Subway (33 min walk)
West Street • Lines: Subway (33 min walk)