The Metropole Theatre, Glasgow

#304 among attractions in Glasgow

Concerts and shows, Theater

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Facts and practical information

The Metropole Theatre started as the Scotia and was built in 1862 at 116, Stockwell Street, Glasgow, Scotland. Built to the designs of architect Robert Black for James Baylis, who later built the Theatre Royal in the Cowcaddens area of the city, it opened as the Scotia Hall, holding over 3000 people, with stalls and two galleries, reputed to be the first purpose built commercial music-hall in Scotland. Due to fire in 1875 it was rebuilt to the designs of architects Campbell Douglas and James Sellars and renamed The Scotia Variety Theatre, claiming to be the largest and best variety company in Scotland. ()

Coordinates: 55°51'20"N, 4°15'0"W

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City Centre (Merchant City)Glasgow United Kingdom

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Day trips

The Metropole Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Enoch Centre, The 13th Note, Princes Square, St Andrew's Cathedral.

~830 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
St. Enoch Centre, Glasgow
4 min walk • The St. Enoch Centre stands as a bustling hub of retail activity in the heart of Glasgow, United Kingdom. Opened in 1989, this shopping centre has cemented its position as a premier shopping destination in the city, attracting a diverse mix of shoppers and visitors...
~650 ftE
Nightlife
The 13th Note, Glasgow
4 min walk • The 13th Note is a cultural hub nestled in the heart of Glasgow, United Kingdom, known for its eclectic mix of music, art, and vegetarian cuisine. This unique venue, which has garnered a reputation as a cornerstone of the city's independent music scene, is a haven for...
~1540 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Princes Square, Glasgow
8 min walk • Princes Square, nestled in the heart of Glasgow, is a quintessential shopping haven that offers a luxurious retail experience in a historic setting. This elegant shopping centre, renowned for its distinctive architecture and upscale boutiques, has become a landmark for...
~610 ftW
Restored 1816 Catholic church and artworks
St Andrew's Cathedral, Glasgow
3 min walk • The Metropolitan Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew or Glasgow Metropolitan Cathedral is a Roman Catholic Cathedral in the city centre of Glasgow, Scotland. It is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Glasgow.
~1150 ftW
Bridge
South Portland Street Suspension Bridge, Glasgow
6 min walk • The South Portland Street Suspension Bridge is a suspension-type footbridge across the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland linking the City Centre on the north side to the Laurieston and Gorbals districts on the south side.
~1250 ftS
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Glasgow Central Mosque, Glasgow
7 min walk • Glasgow Central Mosque is located on the south bank of the River Clyde in the Gorbals district of central Glasgow. The organization, 'Muslims in Britain' classify the Glasgow Central Mosque as, Deobandi.
~790 ftNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Britannia Music Hall, Glasgow
4 min walk • The Britannia Music Hall in Trongate, Glasgow, Scotland is one of the oldest remaining music halls in Britain. It is located above an amusement arcade, at 113-117 Trongate. Built in 1857/58 by and for city builder Archibald Blair whose architects were Thomas Gildard and Robert H. M.
~1230 ftW
Square, Visitor center
St Enoch Square, Glasgow
6 min walk • St. Enoch Square is a large public square in Glasgow, Scotland, situated south of the junction of Buchanan Street and Argyle Street, two of the city's busiest shopping streets.
~1450 ftE
Church
St Andrew's in the Square, Glasgow
8 min walk • St Andrew's in the Square is an 18th-century category-A-listed former church in Glasgow, Scotland, considered one of the finest classical churches in Scotland, and now Glasgow's Centre for Scottish Culture, promoting Scottish music, song and dance.
~700 ftS
Bridge
Victoria Bridge, Glasgow
4 min walk • Victoria Bridge is a category A listed road bridge spanning the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland. Victoria Bridge is the oldest surviving bridge in Glasgow, lying at the foot of Stockwell Street in the city centre.
~1220 ftSE
Bridge
Albert Bridge, Glasgow
6 min walk • The Albert Bridge is a road bridge that spans the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland, near Glasgow Green. The bridge opened in 1871. It links the Saltmarket in the city centre with Crown Street on the city’s south side. It is category A listed, and named after Queen Victoria's consort, Prince Albert.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Metropole Theatre?

Nearby attractions include St Andrew's Cathedral, Glasgow (3 min walk), Glasgow Women's Library, Glasgow (4 min walk), Victoria Bridge, Glasgow (4 min walk), Dunlop Street, Glasgow (4 min walk).

How to get to The Metropole Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Metropole Theatre:

Bus

Stockwell Street / Stockwell Place • Lines: c1 (2 min walk)
Glasgow, Stockwell Place/ St Enoch's Centre • Lines: 2 (2 min walk)

Train

Argyle Street (4 min walk)
Glasgow Central (11 min walk)

Metro

St Enoch • Lines: Subway (7 min walk)
Bridge Street • Lines: Subway (11 min walk)