Govanhill, Glasgow

Name: Govanhill
Address: Glasgow, United Kingdom

#199 among attractions in Glasgow

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Govanhill is an area of Glasgow, Scotland, situated south of the River Clyde between Pollokshields, the Gorbals, Strathbungo, Crosshill, Polmadie and Queen's Park. Historically part of Renfrewshire, Govanhill had the status of a police burgh between 1877 and 1891 before becoming part of the City of Glasgow. Since 2007, it has fallen under the Southside Central ward of Glasgow City Council. A previous smaller ward named Govanhill had boundaries of Dixon Avenue and Dixon Road to the south, Victoria Road to the west, Butterbiggins Road to the north and Aikenhead Road to the east. ()

Area: 212.51 acres (0.332 mi²)Coordinates: 55°50'11"N, 4°15'29"W

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South Side (Govanhill)Glasgow United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Hampden Park, Govanhill Baths, Cathkin Park, Camphill Queen's Park Baptist Church.

0.8 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Hampden Park, Glasgow
20 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...
~1200 ftNW
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Govanhill Baths, Glasgow
6 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 miSE
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...
0.7 miSW
Church
Camphill Queen's Park Baptist Church, Glasgow
17 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.
0.8 miS
Museum, History museum
Scottish Football Museum, Glasgow
22 min walk • The Scottish Football Museum is Scotland’s national museum of association football, located in Hampden Park in Glasgow.
1 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Citizens Theatre, Glasgow
26 min walk • The Citizens Theatre, in what was the Royal Princess's Theatre, is the creation of James Bridie and is based in Glasgow, Scotland as a principal producing theatre.
0.8 miNW
Church
Pollokshields Parish Church, Glasgow
21 min walk • Pollokshields Parish Church is a 19th-century parish church of the Church of Scotland, named after the Pollokshields arwa of Glasgow, Scotland.
0.5 miE
Park
Polmadie, Glasgow
14 min walk • 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 ...
1 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
O2 Academy Glasgow, Glasgow
25 min walk • The O₂ Academy Glasgow is a music venue on Eglinton Street in the Gorbals area of Glasgow. It holds 2,500 people. It is one of two Academy Music Group venues in Glasgow; the other venue is the O₂ ABC Glasgow.
0.5 miW
Church
Queen's Park Govanhill Parish Church, Glasgow
12 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.
0.5 miW
Synagogue
Langside Synagogue, Glasgow
12 min walk • Langside Synagogue is a synagogue near Govanhill in Glasgow. It opened in May 1927 and closed in 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Govanhill?

Nearby attractions include Govanhill Trinity Church, Glasgow (1 min walk), Crosshill, Glasgow (7 min walk), Crosshill Queen's Park Church, Glasgow (9 min walk), Pollokshields Library, Glasgow (12 min walk).

How to get to Govanhill by public transport?

The nearest stations to Govanhill:

Train

Crosshill (6 min walk)
Queens Park (9 min walk)

Bus

Pollokshaws Road • Lines: 3, 38, 38A (11 min walk)
Pollokshaws Road / Albert Drive • Lines: 3, 38 (11 min walk)

Metro

West Street • Lines: Subway (25 min walk)
Bridge Street • Lines: Subway (28 min walk)