Kelvin Hall, Glasgow

Name: Kelvin Hall
Address: Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 141 276 1450

#112 among attractions in Glasgow

Museum, Art museum, Civic center

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Facts and practical information

The Kelvin Hall, located on Argyle Street in 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 to 2014, and from 1988 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 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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°52'7"N, 4°17'43"W

Address

Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle StreetWest End (Yorkhill)Glasgow G3 8AW United Kingdom

Contact

+44 141 276 1450

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Day trips

Kelvin Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Riverside Museum, Glasgow University Union, Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery.

~1180 ftE
Grand building of art and natural history
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Glasgow, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum stands as a beacon of culture and history in Scotland's most vibrant city. This majestic building, which first opened its doors in 1901, is not only an architectural masterpiece but also one of the...
0.5 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Riverside Museum, Glasgow
13 min walk • The Riverside Museum in Glasgow is a beacon of innovation and design, providing a window into the city's rich industrial past. This contemporary museum, which opened its doors in 2011, stands proudly on the banks of the River Clyde, showcasing Glasgow's transportation...
0.5 miNE
Nightlife, Universities and schools
Glasgow University Union, Glasgow
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Glasgow's historic West End, the Glasgow University Union (GUU) is a cornerstone of student life at the University of Glasgow. With its origins dating back to 1885, the Union has a rich heritage and plays a key role in the social and cultural...
~1940 ftNE
Scotland’s oldest public museum
Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, Glasgow
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Glasgow, the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery stands as a beacon of culture and history in Scotland's most vibrant city. This esteemed institution is not only the oldest public museum in Scotland but also a cornerstone of the University of...
~100 ftNE
Museum
Glasgow Museum of Transport, Glasgow
1 min walk • The Glasgow Museum of Transport, nestled in the bustling city of Glasgow, United Kingdom, is a haven for enthusiasts of locomotion and Scottish industrial heritage. This museum, dedicated to preserving the rich history of transport in the region, offers a fascinating...
~1290 ftE
Old park with bandstand and amphitheatre
Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Glasgow's vibrant West End, Kelvingrove Park is a verdant oasis that has been a cherished part of the city's heritage since its opening in 1852. This picturesque park spans over 85 acres and is renowned for its stunning Victorian design, which...
0.5 miNW
Theater
Cottiers, Glasgow
12 min walk • Cottiers is a theatre located in Glasgow, Scotland. It also operates as a bar and restaurant. Cottiers occupies the building of the 19th-century former Dowanhill Parish Church.
~1620 ftNE
Church
University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel, Glasgow
8 min walk • The University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel is an interfaith chapel at the University of Glasgow, Scotland. It was consecrated on 4 October 1929, and is dedicated to the memory of the former students and staff of the University who lost their lives in the First World War.
~1870 ftNW
Church
Partick Trinity Church, Glasgow
10 min walk • Partick Trinity Church is a 19th century Parish church of the Church of Scotland, located in the Partick area of Glasgow, Scotland.
0.6 miW
City hall
Partick Burgh Hall, Glasgow
15 min walk • Partick Burgh Hall is a municipal facility in Burgh Hall Street, Partick, Scotland. The hall, which was the headquarters of Partick Burgh Council in the early 20th century, is a Category B listed building.
0.4 miSE
Church
Sandyford Henderson Memorial Church, Glasgow
12 min walk • Sandyford Henderson Memorial Church is a Parish church of the Church of Scotlandthat covers the Finnieston, Kelvinhaugh and Yorkhill areas of Glasgow, Scotland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kelvin Hall?

Nearby attractions include Glasgow Museum of Transport, Glasgow (1 min walk), Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, Glasgow (2 min walk), Cameronians War Memorial, Glasgow (4 min walk), Kelvinhaugh, Glasgow (6 min walk).

How to get to Kelvin Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kelvin Hall:

Bus

Dumbarton Road / Thurso Street • Lines: 2, 3 (3 min walk)
Argyle Street / Art Galleries • Lines: 2, c1 (4 min walk)

Metro

Kelvinhall • Lines: Subway (7 min walk)
Hillhead • Lines: Subway (12 min walk)

Train

Partick (15 min walk)
Exhibition Centre (18 min walk)