Historic churches · Central Scotland
Ibrox Parish Church
In or near Glasgow.
Ibrox Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
David McMumm — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dumbreck · 0.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
Ibrox Parish Church is located in Glasgow City, with the postcode G51 1QP. The nearest railway station is Dumbreck, which is 0.5 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Ibrox Parish Church is a category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB33575). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2024
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Heritage listing
Ibrox Parish Church is a parish church of the Church of Scotland, serving the Ibrox and, to a lesser extent, the Cessnock areas of Glasgow, Scotland, next to the M8 motorway. The church and parish sits within the Church of Scotland's Presbytery of Glasgow and provides numerous activities in the local and wider community. The current minister is Rev Tara Granados.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Ibrox Parish Church is a place of worship located in Glasgow. Visitors can attend Sunday services and access community support through their food bank.
From the Wikipedia article
Ibrox Parish Church is a parish church of the Church of Scotland, serving the Ibrox and, to a lesser extent, the Cessnock areas of Glasgow, Scotland, next to the M8 motorway. The church and parish sits within the Church of Scotland's Presbytery of Glasgow and provides numerous activities in the local and wider community. The current minister is Rev Tara Granados.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The history of the church dates back to 1863, when the Kirk Session of Govan Old Parish Church made the church one of her many daughters to help serve the expanding southside of Glasgow as "Bellahouston Parish Church". The sanctuary was built using money from Moses Steven, a wealthy entrepreneur, and designed by James Smith. In 1898 the two transepts were added to the original building, making it the cruciform shape after two unions with neighbouring churches, Steven Memorial in 1969 and Ibrox in 1978. In 1978 the church name was officially changed to Ibrox Parish Church. The building is Category B listed. Over the years, there have been many alterations and upgradings to the overall…
Description
The church is also the home of the Boys' Brigade Glasgow Battalion's Headquarters and the 163rd Glasgow Company, a stone's throw away from Ibrox Stadium which hosted the 1983 Centenary Service.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 55.8497, -4.3023
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G51 1QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow South West
- Phone
- 07380830030
- Nearest railway station
- Dumbreck — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Sunday Worship 11am.
- Official site
- www.ibroxparishchurch.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17814658 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ibrox Parish Church (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Ibrahim Masjid
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Ibrox United Presbyterian Church, 534 Paisley Road West, Ibrox, Glasgow
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Dr James Wilson Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Walter Smith
Public art & sculpture · 0.4 km
John Greig Statue
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Ibrox Stadium
Stadiums · 0.6 km
Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church
Historic churches · 0.7 km
Sherbrooke Castle Hotel
Hotels · 0.8 km
Hazelwood House, 52 First Gardens, Glasgow
Gardens · 0.9 km
Amaze
Natural landmarks · 0.9 km
Prince's Dock (historical)
Natural landmarks · 0.9 km
Gaumont Ibrox
Theatres · 0.9 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Ibrahim Masjid
Ibrahim Masjid — a church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Ibrox United Presbyterian Church, 534 Paisley Road West, Ibrox, Glasgow
Ibrox United Presbyterian Church, 534 Paisley Road West, Ibrox, Glasgow — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Dr James Wilson Memorial
Dr James Wilson Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Walter Smith
Walter Smith — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
John Greig Statue
John Greig Statue — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Stadiums · Central Scotland
Ibrox Stadium
Ibrox Stadium — football stadium in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Ibrox Parish Church
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
Sherbrooke Castle Hotel
Sherbrooke Castle Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre
Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre — a hotel in scotland central. 4-star. Brand: Hilton Garden Inn.
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Argyle Glasgow Hotel
Argyle Glasgow Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Glasgow Marriott Hotel
Glasgow Marriott Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Old Toll Bar, 3 Paisley Road West, Glasgow
Old Toll Bar, 3 Paisley Road West, Glasgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Buttery, 646, 650, 652, 654 Argyle Street, Glasgow
The Buttery, 646, 650, 652, 654 Argyle Street, Glasgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Public House, 401, 403, 405, 407, 409 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Public House, 401, 403, 405, 407, 409 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Crystal Palace
The Crystal Palace in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
40, 41 Carlton Place
40, 41 Carlton Place in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cafés · Central Scotland
Willow Tearooms
The Willow Tearooms are tearooms at 217 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, Scotland, designed by internationally renowned architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, which opened for business in October 1903. They
More places in this region
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Castle Semple Collegiate Church
Castle Semple Collegiate Church — church building in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Chapel of St Fyndoca, Inishail
Chapel of St Fyndoca, Inishail — architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Chapel of St. Oran, Colonsay
Chapel of St. Oran, Colonsay — chapel on Colonsay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Arbroath
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Arbroath — church in Arbroath, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ibrox Parish Church?
- Ibrox Parish Church is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G51 1QP).
- What is Ibrox Parish Church?
- Ibrox Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ibrox Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Dumbreck, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode G51 1QP.
- Is Ibrox Parish Church a listed building?
- Ibrox Parish Church is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Ibrox Parish Church free to visit?
- Yes, Ibrox Parish Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ibrox Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Dumbreck, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G51 1QP.