You’ll find King's Theatre on Bath Street itself. It opened in 1904 and is one of the most significant theatres in the city. It is known for its Christmas pantomimes and the vibrant community of amateur performers. King's Theatre has plenty of features to make the venue accessible for everyone, with five wheelchair spaces and three transfer seats available in the stalls. It also offers audio enhancement, with induction loop necklaces and headsets. Guide dogs are allowed in the theatre also.
The Buchanan Galleries is a shopping centre that runs over Bath Street. There, you’ll find over 90 stores, as well as the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. This venue has hosted the annual Celtic Connections festival, as well as the World Irish Dancing Championships. It is also home to the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. The main auditorium can seat 2,475 people, and there is also an exhibition space and gift shop, free Wi-Fi, and a café.
The Gallery of Modern Art is just 5 minutes’ walk away and is home to four galleries, a café, a shop and a library. The gallery opened in 1996, and is housed in a building which dates back to 1778. Outside the gallery is a statue of the Duke of Wellington, which despite the attempts of police, almost always has a traffic cone on its head.
Glasgow Cathedral is the oldest building in the city and the oldest cathedral in mainland Scotland, dating all the way back to 1136. You’ll find it beside the Glasgow Necropolis, which is spread over 37 acres and is the final resting place for over 50,000 people.
Glasgow Green is about 20 minutes’ walk away and stretches over 136 acres. It is the oldest city park in central Glasgow and was awarded a Green Flag in 2011. At the park, you’ll find a playground, an orienteering course, the People's Palace and Winter Gardens, and the Glasgow Green Football Centre. Follow the heritage walking trail to see the history scattered throughout the park.
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