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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · Central Scotland

Kelvin Hall

In or near Glasgow.

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The Kelvin Hall, located on Argyle Street in the Yorkhill area of Glasgow, Scotland, is one of the largest exhibition centres in Britain and now a mixed-use arts and sports venue that opened as an exh

Glasgow subway exhibit - geograph.org.uk - 548203

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Kelvinhall · 0.5 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Kelvin Hall, the nearest railway station is Kelvinhall, located 0.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is G3 8AW. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.

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About

The Kelvin Hall, located on Argyle Street in the Yorkhill area of Glasgow, Scotland, is one of the largest exhibition centres in Britain and now a mixed-use arts and sports venue that opened as an exhibition venue in 1927. It has also been used as a concert hall, home to the Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena from 1987 to 2014, and from 1987 to 2010, Glasgow's Museum of Transport. As part of the economic redevelopment of Greater Glasgow promoted by the Scottish Development Agency and local authorities to enhance the city's tourist infrastructure and to attract further national and international conferences, the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre was designed as the Hall's successor for exhibitions and entertainments, built in 1983 and opened on the nearby Queen's Dock in 1985 with an exhibition area equal in size to the Kelvin Hall but with the benefit of extensive car parks and land for other complementary buildings. The Hall is protected as a category B listed building, and is served by city bus services and by Kelvinhall subway station.

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Official information

Kelvin Hall houses The Hunterian collections, the oldest public museum in Scotland, featuring a diverse range of arts, sciences, and humanities. Visitors can access the collections through tours and events, and there are also displays in the Collections Showcase area. The facility includes a collections study centre designed for research and teaching.

From the Wikipedia article

The Kelvin Hall, located on Argyle Street in the Yorkhill area of Glasgow, Scotland, is one of the largest exhibition centres in Britain and now a mixed-use arts and sports venue that opened as an exhibition venue in 1927. It has also been used as a concert hall, home to the Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena from 1987 to 2014, and from 1987 to 2010, Glasgow's Museum of Transport. As part of the economic redevelopment of Greater Glasgow promoted by the Scottish Development Agency and local authorities to enhance the city's tourist infrastructure and to attract further national and international conferences, the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre was designed as the Hall's successor for exhibitions and entertainments, built in 1983 and opened on the nearby Queen's Dock in 1985 with an exhibition area equal in size to the Kelvin Hall but with the benefit of extensive car parks and land for other complementary buildings. The Hall is protected as a category B listed building, and is served by city bus services and by Kelvinhall subway station.

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Background

History

The Kelvin Hall stands on the banks of the River Kelvin, opposite the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in the West End of Glasgow. It was designed to complement the municipal display of Kelvingrove Park, in particular the nearby Gallery and Museum. owned by the Incorporation of Bakers of Glasgow as a temporary hall using brick, wood and iron, and was opened in August 1918 to house the second British Industries Fair in the city. The new structure was designed by Robert James Walker, the leading architect of the Scottish Exhibition of National History, Art and Industry of 1911 held in Kelvingrove Park. The hall was then taken over by the military authorities as a clothing store. As soon as…

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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

Other places nearby

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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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University of Glasgow Hunterian at Kelvin Hall

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Glasgow Museum of Transport

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Historic bridges · Central Scotland

Partick Bridge Over River Kelvin

Partick Bridge Over River Kelvin — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland

Relief Map of the West End of Glasgow

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Historic bridges · Central Scotland

Bridge, Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow

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Where to eat & stay near Kelvin Hall

Places to stay

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Hotels · Central Scotland

Smith's Hotel

Smith's Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

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Hostels · Central Scotland

Glasgow Youth Hostel

Glasgow Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland central.

Free↗ glasgowhostel.co.uk
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Hotels · Central Scotland

Crowne Plaza Hotel

Crowne Plaza Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

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Hotels · Central Scotland

The Heritage Hotel

The Heritage Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

↗ theheritagehotel.net
Sandringham Lane - geograph.org.uk - 5824149📷 5

B&Bs · Central Scotland

Kelvin Hotel

Kelvin Hotel — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland central.

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Hostels · Central Scotland

Clyde Hostel

Clyde Hostel — a hostel in scotland central.

Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Hubbard Tea Rooms, 508, 510, 512 Great Western Road, Glasgow

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Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Public House, 401, 403, 405, 407, 409 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow

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Historic pubs · Central Scotland

The Buttery, 646, 650, 652, 654 Argyle Street, Glasgow

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Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Old Toll Bar, 3 Paisley Road West, Glasgow

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Cafés · Central Scotland

Willow Tearooms

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Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Horse Shoe Bar, 17-21 Drury Street, Glasgow

Horse Shoe Bar, 17-21 Drury Street, Glasgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kelvin Hall?
Kelvin Hall is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G3 8AW).
What is Kelvin Hall?
The Kelvin Hall, located on Argyle Street in the Yorkhill area of Glasgow, Scotland, is one of the largest exhibition centres in Britain and now a mixed-use arts and sports venue that opened as an exh
How do I get to Kelvin Hall?
The nearest railway station is Kelvinhall, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode G3 8AW.
How do I get to Kelvin Hall?
The nearest railway station is Kelvinhall, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G3 8AW.