ParkheadParkhead at a Glance
About Parkhead
Parkhead is a district in the east end of Glasgow, Scotland, notable for its industrial heritage and as the location of the city’s major football ground, Celtic Park. The area expanded significantly during the 19th century with foundries and heavy industry.
The district’s best-known feature is Celtic Park, the football stadium opened in 1892 and the focal point for large crowds on matchdays. Nearby there are retail and leisure facilities clustered around the stadium and Parkhead Cross, making the area a mix of sporting and commercial activity.
Parkhead grew as an industrial and manufacturing area in the 19th century, with foundries and metalworking enterprises. Over the 20th century much heavy industry declined and parts of the district have been redeveloped for retail, community uses and sports facilities.
Parkhead sits about 2.5 km east of Glasgow city centre, within the city’s urban East End and centred on the junction known as Parkhead Cross.
- Celtic Park: Home stadium of Celtic F.C.; the ground has been the club’s principal venue since it opened in 1892.
- Matchday congestion: Serves as a major arrival and departure point on matchdays and busy weekends, so expect heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
What to See#
- Celtic Park: Opened in 1892 and the long-standing home ground of Celtic F.C.; sits on the northern edge of the district and is the area’s principal landmark on matchdays.
- The Forge Shopping Centre: Indoor retail complex adjacent to the stadium that serves as one of Parkhead’s principal shopping and leisure hubs.
- Parkhead Cross: Major road junction and commercial focal point at the heart of the district; historically the local crossroads for shops and public transport.
Nearby Attractions to Parkhead
Best Time to Visit Parkhead
For the full Parkhead experience, visit during the football season, especially on match days, but be prepared for large crowds and transport disruptions.
Weather & Climate near Parkhead
Parkhead's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 19°C. Abundant rainfall (1187 mm/year), wettest in January.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 7° | 1° | 138 mm | overcast | 95% | 3.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.6h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 7° | 1° | 96 mm | overcast | 94% | 3.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.4h |
| March | Poor | 3° - 9° | 3° | 105 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 6° | 60 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Good | 6° - 15° | 11° | 65 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.2 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.0h |
| June | Good | 9° - 18° | 13° | 62 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 17.1h |
| July | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 68 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 16.6h |
| August | Acceptable | 11° - 19° | 15° | 85 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 14.8h |
| September | Good | 9° - 16° | 12° | 116 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.0 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 6° - 13° | 8° | 131 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.3h |
| November | Poor | 3° - 9° | 4° | 132 mm | overcast | 94% | 3.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.1h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 129 mm | overcast | 95% | 3.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.9h |
How to Get to Parkhead
Parkhead is east of Glasgow city center. The district is served by local buses from the center and by the nearby Dalmarnock and Bridgeton rail stations; on match days additional transport services run to handle the crowds.
Tips for Visiting Parkhead
- If visiting for a match day at Celtic Park, book tickets and travel early-game crowds and transport queues are significant.
- Explore the surrounding Forge Retail Park and Celtic Way for memorabilia and food stalls on match days.
- On non-match days, local walking routes along the Glasgow Cross and the People's Palace are good alternatives.