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The Great Britain Guide

Other places · Central Scotland

Helensburgh

Also known as: Baile Eilidh

In or near Rhu.

Paid admission££

Helensburgh in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

Public Halls - geograph.org.uk - 827368

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Helensburgh Central · 0.4 km
  • Paid entry

About

Helensburgh 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.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2023

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Official information

The Submarine Centre in Helensburgh offers an engaging experience focused on submarines and their history. Visitors can explore the X-CRAFT submarine and enjoy immersive presentations that highlight the development of submarine technology and the stories of those who served. The centre also hosts various events and performances throughout the year.

From the Wikipedia article

Helensburgh ( HEL-ənz-bər-ə; Scottish Gaelic: Baile Eilidh) is a town on the north side of the Firth of Clyde in Scotland, situated at the mouth of the Gareloch. Historically in Dunbartonshire, it became part of Argyll and Bute following local government reorganisation in 1996.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
56.0070, -4.7318
Postcode
G84 8TX
Parliamentary constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Nearest railway station
Helensburgh Central0.4 km
Opening
Summer Hours 10am-4pm (Closed Wednesday)

Sources

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Sinclair Street, Helensburgh - geograph.org.uk - 2407168📷 3

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The Tower

The Tower — former church in Helensburgh, Scotland, now used as a museum and arts centre with a cinema.

👶thetoweronline.com
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The Tower

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👶submarinecentre.org
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Cinemas · Central Scotland

The Tower Digital Arts Centre (formerly St Columba Church)

The Tower Digital Arts Centre (formerly St Columba Church) — a cinema in scotland highlands.

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Scottish Submarine Centre

Scottish Submarine Centre — museum in Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.

👶submarinecentre.org
War memorial, Helensburgh (from the west) - geograph.org.uk - 7081380📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Helensburgh War Memorial

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🐕submarinecentre.org

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Hotels · Central Scotland

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Hostels · Central Scotland

Time out

Time out — a hostel in scotland highlands.

Freetimeout-bb.co.uk
Slipway Into The Stronchullin Burn - geograph.org.uk - 3057403📷 5

Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Gairletter Caravan Park

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Cloch Lighthouse and Fog Horn, near Gourock - geograph.org.uk - 3672571📷 5

Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Cloch Holiday Park

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Freeclochholidaypark.com

Places to eat & drink

Gareloch Road at Ardencaple - geograph.org.uk - 5204363📷 7

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Post Office War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 7353070📷 5

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jdwetherspoon.com
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Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Sullivan's Bar

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Historic pubs · Central Scotland

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Helensburgh?
Helensburgh is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G84 8TX).
What is Helensburgh?
Helensburgh in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Helensburgh?
The nearest railway station is Helensburgh Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode G84 8TX.
How do I get to Helensburgh?
The nearest railway station is Helensburgh Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G84 8TX.