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The Great Britain Guide

Theatres · Central Scotland

The Tower

In or near Rhu.

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair: limited££

The Tower in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

05128 Former St Columba's Church of Scotland, Helensburgh 002

WeeHolly — CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Helensburgh Central · 0.2 km
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

The Tower is a cinema or movie theatre in Scotland Central, United Kingdom. Britain's listed cinemas span Edwardian picture palaces, Art Deco super-cinemas of the 1930s, and the surviving independent neighbourhood houses.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2023

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

The Tower is an award-winning centre dedicated to submarines, featuring immersive experiences and presentations about submarine history and technology. Visitors can explore the X-51 Stickleback submarine and enjoy various events throughout the year.

Place summary

The Tower is a theatre located in central Scotland. It is known for its contemporary performances and cultural events, contributing to the regional arts scene.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
56.0053, -4.7332
Postcode
G84 8TR
Parliamentary constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Nearest railway station
Helensburgh Central0.2 km
Opening
Summer Hours 10am-4pm (Closed Wednesday)

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

The Tower📷 3

Museums · Central Scotland

The Tower

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

👶thetoweronline.com
05128 Former St Columba's Church of Scotland, Helensburgh 002📷 5

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.

Submarine Centre - geograph.org.uk - 7853978📷 3

Museums · Central Scotland

Scottish Submarine Centre

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

👶submarinecentre.org
Victorian Postbox on East Princes Street, Helensburgh - geograph.org.uk - 7199994📷 4

Other places · Central Scotland

Council Offices, 1 Princes Street East, Helensburgh

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Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Bicentenary Celtic Cross

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Historic churches · Central Scotland

West Kirk, Helensburgh

West Kirk, Helensburgh — church building in Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.

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Where to eat & stay near The Tower

Places to stay

Rosneath Castle Caravan Park - geograph.org.uk - 2222514📷 5

Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Rosneath Castle Park

Rosneath Castle Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.

Seaplane, Loch Lomond - geograph.org.uk - 6475965📷 5

Hotels · Central Scotland

Cameron House on Loch Lomond

Cameron House on Loch Lomond — a hotel in scotland highlands.

Lower Stoneymollan Road - geograph.org.uk - 5969208📷 5

Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Lomond Woods Holiday Park

Lomond Woods Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.

St Kessog's Church Hall - geograph.org.uk - 3464250📷 5

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

Gairletter Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.

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

Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Cloch Holiday Park

Cloch Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.

Freeclochholidaypark.com

Places to eat & drink

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

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Ardencaple Hotel Including Former Stables, Rhu Road Lower, Rhu

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

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

The James Watt

The James Watt in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

jdwetherspoon.com
Building being demolished, Renton - geograph.org.uk - 4732180📷 7

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Sullivan's Bar

Sullivan's Bar in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Building being demolished, Renton - geograph.org.uk - 4732180📷 5

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Central Bar, 127 Main Street, Renton

Central Bar, 127 Main Street, Renton in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Fox ^ Hounds, South Street, Houston - geograph.org.uk - 4080556📷 5

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Fox and Hounds Inn, South Street, Houston

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10 The Cross - geograph.org.uk - 7565525📷 5

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

10 The Cross, Kilbarchan

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Tower?
The Tower is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G84 8TR).
What is The Tower?
The Tower in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Tower?
The nearest railway station is Helensburgh Central, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode G84 8TR.
How do I get to The Tower?
The nearest railway station is Helensburgh Central, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G84 8TR.