Historic houses · Central Scotland
SEC Centre
In or near Glasgow.
The SEC Centre (originally known as the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre until 2017) is Scotland's largest exhibition centre, located in Glasgow, Scotland. It is one of the three main venues
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Exhibition Centre · 0.3 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the SEC Centre in Glasgow City, the nearest railway station is Exhibition Centre, located 0.3 km away. Entry is paid, and wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is G3 8YW.
About
The SEC Centre (originally known as the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre until 2017) is Scotland's largest exhibition centre, located in Glasgow, Scotland. It is one of the three main venues within the Scottish Event Campus. Since the opening of the original buildings in 1985, the complex has undergone two major expansions; the first being the SEC Armadillo in 1997, and then the OVO Hydro in 2013. The venue's holding company SEC Limited, is 91% owned by Glasgow City Council and 9% owned by private investors. It is probably best known for hosting concerts, particularly in Hall 4 and Hall 3.
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Summary from the official site
The SEC Centre is a major event venue in Glasgow, hosting a variety of events including concerts, exhibitions, and sports competitions. It is part of the Scottish Event Campus, which also includes the OVO Hydro and SEC Armadillo.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
The SEC Centre (originally known as the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre until 2017) is Scotland's largest exhibition centre, located in Glasgow, Scotland. It is one of the three main venues within the Scottish Event Campus. Since the opening of the original buildings in 1985, the complex has undergone two major expansions; the first being the SEC Armadillo in 1997, and then the OVO Hydro in 2013. The venue's holding company SEC Limited, is 91% owned by Glasgow City Council and 9% owned by private investors. It is probably best known for hosting concerts, particularly in Hall 4 and Hall 3.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8608, -4.2881
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G3 8YW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow North
- Established
- 1985
- Nearest railway station
- Exhibition Centre — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.sec.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: SEC Centre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is SEC Centre?
- SEC Centre is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G3 8YW).
- What is SEC Centre?
- The SEC Centre (originally known as the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre until 2017) is Scotland's largest exhibition centre, located in Glasgow, Scotland. It is one of the three main venues
- How do I get to SEC Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Exhibition Centre, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode G3 8YW.
- When was SEC Centre built?
- Built or established in 1985.
- Who owns SEC Centre?
- SEC Centre is owned by Scottish Event Campus Limited.
- How do I get to SEC Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Exhibition Centre, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G3 8YW.