Trades Hall Of Glasgow 85 Glassford St, Glasgow G1 1UH, UK

The Trades Hall is often referred to as ‘The Hidden Gem of Glasgow’ or ‘Glasgow’s Best Kept Secret’. The building was designed and built from 1791-1794 by prominent Scottish architect Robert Adam. It has a unique history with exceptional features and apart from the medieval cathedral, is the oldest building in Glasgow still used for its original purpose.

Trades Hall can be used for catered or non-catered events and clients can hire one of the five function rooms within the building or any combination of rooms, or even hold an event with exclusive use of the building.

Trades Hall is the home of The Trades House of Glasgow and its 14 Incorporated Crafts. The Trades House of Glasgow was established in 1605 and is now a registered charity (SC040548). Trades House focuses its support upon deserving causes and individuals across the City of Glasgow through provision of support services, general benevolent work, and donations of more than £600,000 being awarded by the charity and the 14 Incorporated Crafts.

The House and its 14 Incorporated Crafts have helped shape Glasgow into the city it is today and has made its mark by playing a pivotal and progressive role in training and fostering trade and industry through a wide variety of initiatives to support the education and training of the youth of Glasgow. This includes projects such as Craftex, the School Craft Awards, Modern Apprentice of the Year Award and School Citizenship Award.

All income arising from events held within Trades Hall is used to support the charitable purposes of Trades House and the benevolent work it undertakes.

Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.
• There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• The name of the car park is NCP Glasshouse Car Park.
• The car park is located on Glassford Street.
• On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

Museum

• Exhibits cannot be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
• Touch tours are available.
• The availability of touch tours depends on exhibition.
• Video tours are not available.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
• A deposit is not required for the hearing system.
• Concessions are not available.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow.
• To borrow the wheelchair, any member of staff.

Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
• The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the ground floor platform lift.
• There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• This is by lift.