Historic houses · Central Scotland
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
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
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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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
- Official site
- kelvinhall.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena?
- Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena is in Central Scotland, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.8685°, -4.2940°.