Parkhead facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Parkhead Scots: Pairkheid
Parkhead
OS grid reference	NS625639
Council area	Glasgow City Council
Lieutenancy area	Glasgow
Country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	GLASGOW
Postcode district	G31
Dialling code	0141
Ambulance	Scottish
EU Parliament	Scotland
UK Parliament	Glasgow East
Scottish Parliament	Glasgow Shettleston Glasgow
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London Road, Parkhead, a main street in Parkhead.

Parkhead (called Pairkheid in Scots) is a busy suburb located in the east part of Glasgow, Scotland. It's a well-known area, especially famous for being the home of the Glasgow Celtic football club.

Discovering Parkhead

Parkhead is a lively area with a mix of homes, shops, and businesses. It's a place where many people live and work, and it has a strong community feel. Being part of Glasgow, it benefits from the city's transport links and services.

The Heart of Football: Celtic Park

One of the biggest reasons Parkhead is famous is because it's home to Celtic Park, the stadium of Celtic F.C.. This football club is one of the most popular and successful teams in Scotland.

• Celtic Park is a huge stadium that can hold over 60,000 fans.
• On match days, the area around the stadium becomes very busy and exciting.
• Fans from all over the world come to watch Celtic play here.
• The stadium is a major landmark and a big part of Parkhead's identity.

Shopping and More at The Forge

Parkhead also has a large shopping area called The Forge Shopping Centre.

• It's a popular spot for people to buy clothes, electronics, and other goods.
• The shopping centre also has places to eat and relax.
• Near The Forge, you'll find Parkhead Cross, a busy intersection that's a central point in the neighborhood.

Getting Around Parkhead

Parkhead is well-connected to the rest of Glasgow.

• Many buses run through the area, making it easy to travel.
• It's also close to major roads, which helps people get around by car.
• The area has a mix of older buildings and newer developments.

Images for kids

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  Parkhead Cross Sign, showing a key meeting point in the area.

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  An aerial view of Parkhead from the south-west in 2017. You can see Celtic Park in the middle, The Forge Shopping Centre and Parkhead Cross at the top, and the Emirates Arena at the bottom.