Historic houses · Central Scotland
Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena
In or near Glasgow.
The Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena was located within the Kelvin Hall in Glasgow, Scotland. It hosted many athletics competitions including the 1990 European Athletics Indoor Championships and
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kelvinhall · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena was located within the Kelvin Hall in Glasgow, Scotland. It hosted many athletics competitions including the 1990 European Athletics Indoor Championships and the Glasgow International Match from 1988 until 2012 when it moved to the Commonwealth Arena.
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Official information
Kelvin Hall houses The Hunterian, Scotland's oldest public museum, featuring collections in arts, sciences, and humanities. Visitors can access the collections through tours and events, with some items on display in the Collections Showcase area.
From the Wikipedia article
The Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena was located within the Kelvin Hall in Glasgow, Scotland. It hosted many athletics competitions including the 1990 European Athletics Indoor Championships and the Glasgow International Match from 1988 until 2012 when it moved to the Commonwealth Arena.
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Background
History
Built in the West End of Glasgow, near the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, the Kelvin Hall was completed in 1927. It was originally used to house large scale exhibitions, including the Industrial exhibitions of the Festival of Britain in 1951. Over the decades it has also hosted motor shows, modern homes exhibitions and the world-renowned Kelvin Hall Circus. Lions, tigers and African elephants all thrilled Glaswegians for years and many to this day can remember that distinctive aroma when walking round the carnival after their circus visit. In 1988 a new arena for sports opened within it as did the Museum of Transport.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8685, -4.2940
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G3 8AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow North
- Nearest railway station
- Kelvinhall — 0.5 km
- Official site
- kelvinhall.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena?
- Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G3 8AW).
- What is Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena?
- The Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena was located within the Kelvin Hall in Glasgow, Scotland. It hosted many athletics competitions including the 1990 European Athletics Indoor Championships and
- How do I get to Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena?
- The nearest railway station is Kelvinhall, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode G3 8AW.
- How do I get to Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena?
- The nearest railway station is Kelvinhall, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G3 8AW.