Castles · Central Scotland
Bell's Sports Centre
In or near Perth.
Bell's Sports Centre in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Perth · 1.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bell's Sports Centre in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Perth, located 1.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PH1 5HT. Entry has limited wheelchair accessibility.
About
Bell's Sports Centre is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Bell's Sports Centre, formerly known as the Gannochy Trust Sports Complex, is located in Perth, Scotland. Built in 1968, it stands at the western edge of the city's North Inch park, adjacent to Balhousie Castle. At the time of its opening, its domed roof, over 220 ft (67 m) in diameter, was the largest laminated timber dome in the United Kingdom. It was surpassed by London's Millennium Dome in 1999. Owned by Perth and Kinross Council, it is operated by Live Active Leisure on behalf of Perth and Kinross Council.
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Background
History
In the early 1960s, Perth's then-lord provost Dr Robert Ritchie discussed plans for a sports facility in the city. In 1964, it was announced that the Gannochy Trust, founded in 1937 by Arthur Kinmond Bell and of which W. G. Farquharson, the trust's chairman, funded the estimated £150,000 cost of the building's construction. The venue was to be named after Bell, due to his love of sport and of his concern for the health of Perth's citizens. Construction of the facility began on 16 September 1966, and its foundation stone was laid by Farquharson on 20 March 1967. David K. Thomson, who had succeeded Dr Robert Ritchie as lord provost, presided over the ceremony. Bell's Sports Centre was one of…
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- Coordinates
- 56.4029, -3.4353
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH1 5HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Perth and Kinross-shire
- Established
- 1968
- Nearest railway station
- Perth — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q111530414 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bell's Sports Centre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bell's Sports Centre?
- Bell's Sports Centre is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH1 5HT).
- What is Bell's Sports Centre?
- Bell's Sports Centre in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bell's Sports Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Perth, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH1 5HT.
- When was Bell's Sports Centre built?
- Built or established in 1968.
- Who owns Bell's Sports Centre?
- Bell's Sports Centre is owned by Perth and Kinross Council.
- Does Bell's Sports Centre charge admission?
- Bell's Sports Centre typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Bell's Sports Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Perth, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH1 5HT.