Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow

Name: Barrowland Ballroom
Address: 244 Gallowgate, Glasgow, G4 0TT, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 141 552 4601

#96 among attractions in Glasgow

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Facts and practical information

The Barrowland Ballroom is a dance hall and music venue in Glasgow, Scotland. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1934 (90 years ago)Capacity: 1900Coordinates: 55°51'18"N, 4°14'7"W

Address

244 GallowgateEast End (Calton)Glasgow G4 0TT United Kingdom

Contact

+44 141 552 4601

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Day trips

Barrowland Ballroom – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: People's Palace, The 13th Note, Glasgow Green, Nelson Monument.

~1430 ftS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
People's Palace, Glasgow
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Glasgow Green, the People's Palace stands as a testament to the cultural and social history of the people of Glasgow. Established in 1898, this museum offers a poignant and comprehensive look into the lives of Glaswegians from the 18th century...
0.5 miW
Nightlife
The 13th Note, Glasgow
12 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...
0.4 miS
Park, Playground
Glasgow Green, Glasgow
11 min walk • Glasgow Green is a historic park located in the east end of Glasgow, Scotland, and is the city's oldest public park. This expansive green space spans 136 acres and is a beloved haven for both locals and tourists seeking a tranquil escape from the urban bustle.
~1720 ftSW
Obelisk
Nelson Monument, Glasgow
9 min walk • The Nelson Monument is a commemorative obelisk built in 1806 in honour of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, constructed the year after his death at the Battle of Trafalgar. It is located within Glasgow Green, a historic public park in Glasgow, Scotland. It stands 144 feet tall, and its square plinth is enclosed by cast iron railings.
0.5 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Britannia Music Hall, Glasgow
13 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.
~1800 ftE
Church
Saint Mary's, Glasgow
9 min walk • Saint Mary's is a Catholic church in Calton, Glasgow, Scotland. It is the second oldest church in the Archdiocese of Glasgow and acted as the Pro-Cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Glasgow from 14 August 2009 to April 2011, during the restoration of St Andrew's Cathedral.
0.5 miN
Church
Barony Hall, Glasgow
13 min walk • Barony Hall, also known as Barony Church, is a red sandstone Victorian neo-Gothic-style building on Castle Street in Glasgow, Scotland, near Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow Royal Infirmary and the city's oldest surviving house, Provand's Lordship.
~1580 ftW
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.
0.5 miW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre, Glasgow
12 min walk • The Sharmanka Kinetic Gallery is a theatre of kinetic sculpture, where hundreds of carved figures and pieces of old scrap perform an incredible choreography to haunting music and synchronised light, telling the humorous and tragic stories of the human spirit as it struggles against the relentless circles of life and death.
0.4 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Bars and clubs
Tron Theatre, Glasgow
11 min walk • The Tron Theatre is located at the corner of Trongate and Chisholm Street, in what was formerly the Collegiate Church of Our Lady and St Anne in the Merchant City area of Glasgow, Scotland. The Tron Steeple still stands adjacent to the theatre.
~770 ftN
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Macfarlane Observatory, Glasgow
4 min walk • The Macfarlane Observatory was established at the University of Glasgow in 1757. It was the first purpose-built university observatory in Britain.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Barrowland Ballroom?

Nearby attractions include Many Studios, Glasgow (3 min walk), Macfarlane Observatory, Glasgow (4 min walk), Calton, Glasgow (7 min walk), People's Palace, Glasgow (7 min walk).

How to get to Barrowland Ballroom by public transport?

The nearest stations to Barrowland Ballroom:

Bus

Gallowgate / Bain Street • Lines: 2, 61 (2 min walk)

Train

High Street (9 min walk)
Bellgrove (11 min walk)

Metro

St Enoch • Lines: Subway (21 min walk)
Buchanan Street • Lines: Subway (23 min walk)