Fairfield and Fairfield Heritage
Designed in 1890 to the highest of specifications and with an imposing grandeur that reflected Fairfield’s status as ‘the’ global centre of marine engineering and shipbuilding excellence, this A-listed office building has been imaginatively re-purposed by owners Govan Workspace to accommodate 21st century technology and innovation.
This year the following Fairfield businesses will open their doors to allow a glimpse of their studios and discuss the work they do: Firecrest Films, an independent award-winning production company making ambitious documentaries for major UK broadcasters; Craft Prospect, a space engineering firm developing leading-edge satellite technology and TMD, an international marketing agency incorporating some of Scotland’s most talented designers. Together, with fellow tenants, they continue the Fairfield legacy of design and engineering excellence and are proud to be in Govan.
The Fairfield Heritage museum will also be open to visit with kids activities available on both days and archival material from the Govan Reminiscence Group on Saturday.
Find out more about Govan Workspace and our tenants:
Govan Workspace https://www.govanworkspace.co.uk/
Craft Prospect https://www.craftprospect.com/
Firecrest Films https://www.firecrestfilms.com/
The Marketing Department https: //www.themarketingdepartment.scot/
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
Fairfield Heritage, 1048 Govan Road, Govan, Glasgow, G51 4XS
1890
Honeyman & Keppie
VISIT DETAILS
BUILDING OPENING HOURS
Saturday 10am - 4pm Sunday 11am - 4pm
BOOKING DETAILS
OTHER INFORMATION
TRAVEL
Nearest Train and/or Subway: Govan subway
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: There is parking available to the rear of the building accessed via the corner of Govan Road/Elder Street, also on street parking.
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: There is parking available to the rear of the building accessed via the corner of Govan Road/Elder Street, also on street parking.
ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Access: Limited Access
Further Accessibility Details: Most of the building is accessible. There is just one space at the very top of the building which has stair access only. To avoid the few steps at the entrances to the building, please enter via the glass door to the rear which has direct access to a lift. The private office spaces opening on the day can be accessed via the lift and large parts of the building are on one level.
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
Further Accessibility Details: Most of the building is accessible. There is just one space at the very top of the building which has stair access only. To avoid the few steps at the entrances to the building, please enter via the glass door to the rear which has direct access to a lift. The private office spaces opening on the day can be accessed via the lift and large parts of the building are on one level.
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
ORGANISATION
Organised by: Govan Workspace, Fairfield Heritage, Craft Prospect, Firecrest Films, The Marketing Department
Social enterprise Govan Workspace runs Fairfield and the Fairfield Heritage museum. The companies mentioned above are Fairfield tenants and have kindly agreed to open their doors to the public this weekend.
Tel: 01414455866
Email: mail@fairfieldgovan.co.uk
Website: https://www.fairfieldgovan.co.uk
Social enterprise Govan Workspace runs Fairfield and the Fairfield Heritage museum. The companies mentioned above are Fairfield tenants and have kindly agreed to open their doors to the public this weekend.
Tel: 01414455866
Email: mail@fairfieldgovan.co.uk
Website: https://www.fairfieldgovan.co.uk
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