Kelvin Hall

• What they offer

  Kelvin Hall is a multi-purpose venue shared by Glasgow Life, Glasgow Museums, the National Library of Scotland, the University of Glasgow (The Hunterian) and the Play and Climb centre, offering collections, displays, building tours, a Glasgow Club health and fitness centre, a café, soft play and Clip 'n Climb. Regular events include Autism Friendly sessions for Clip n' Climb and Soft Play (weekly on Wednesdays), Soft Play Music Mornings, building tours and other clubs. Children's birthday parties are available, from soft play to Clip 'n' Climb or sport options.

• Ages served

  The circus-themed soft play is for ages 0-12. No other age limits are stated for the venue as a whole.

• Accessibility & sensory provision

  Sensory bags including ear defenders can be collected from reception, and a dedicated quiet room on the ground floor beside the Sports Hall is available as a calm space or for prayer. An AccessAble guide, a Kelvin Hall Visual Story, a floor plan and a British Sign Language introduction are provided, along with wheelchair and pram access to all public areas via lifts, free wheelchair hire, a fixed hearing loop, accessible and Changing Places toilets, baby changing rooms and blue badge parking near the entrance. Only assistance dogs are permitted in the building.

• Quiet / relaxed sessions

  Autism Friendly sessions for Clip n' Climb and Soft Play run every week on Wednesdays from 12th November 2025 until 21st December 2026. A dedicated quiet room is also available on the ground floor for anyone needing a calm space.

• Cost

  Entry to Kelvin Hall is free, with donations welcome at the venue or online. Paid parking is available at the Bunhouse Road car park, from £3.00 for up to one hour to a £10.00 maximum, with a £3.00 overnight flat rate; costs for soft play, Clip 'n Climb and the autism friendly sessions are not stated.

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