Govanhill Baths
Guided tours of Govanhill Baths, Glasgow’s last surviving Edwardian bathhouse. Govanhill Baths is a Category B Listed Edwardian Baths and Washhouse in Govanhill. Completed in 1917, it is the only surviving building of its type in Glasgow. The building was designed by A.B. McDonald and housed three swimming pools, a Turkish Suite, slipper baths, and a large steamie. In 2001, we were faced with the imminent closure of the baths by the council, local people occupied the building in what became the longest continual occupation of a civic building in British history. This historic campaign saw the baths saved for future generations, and the creation of a Trust to oversee a complete refurbishment of the building. This work is currently ongoing, and the building is due to reopen as a community wellbeing centre sometime in 2026. The Doors Open Days tours are a chance to see behind-the-scenes of this hugely ambitious refurbishment, and get a sneak peek at this beloved building as it is restored to its former glory. Complimenting the tours will be David Baumann with a display of material from the Zenith Amateur Swimming Club which was based at the baths from the 1950s to the 1970s.
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
99 Calder Street, Glasgow, UK, G42 7RA
1917
A. B. McDonald
VISIT DETAILS
TOUR DATES & TIMES
Saturday 21st September: 10 : 00 AM, 10 : 30 AM, 11 : 00 AM, 11 : 30 AM, 12 : 00 PM, 1 : 30 PM, 2 : 00 PM, 2 : 30 PM, 3 : 00 PM
Sunday 22nd September: 10 : 00 AM, 10 : 30 AM, 11 : 00 AM, 11 : 30 AM, 12 : 00 PM, 1 : 30 PM, 2 : 00 PM, 2 : 30 PM, 3 : 00 PM
Sunday 22nd September: 10 : 00 AM, 10 : 30 AM, 11 : 00 AM, 11 : 30 AM, 12 : 00 PM, 1 : 30 PM, 2 : 00 PM, 2 : 30 PM, 3 : 00 PM
BUILDING OPENING HOURS
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September 10:00 am - 3:30 pm. Please note, bookings are neccessary.
BOOKING DETAILS
OTHER INFORMATION
TRAVEL
Nearest Train and/or Subway: Queen's Park
Parking Available: no
Additional Parking Details: Sturdy footwear essential. Over 12s only.
Parking Available: no
Additional Parking Details: Sturdy footwear essential. Over 12s only.
ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Access: Not Accessible
Further Accessibility Details: Not Accessible (not suitable for those with physical access requirements) Further Accessibility Details: Uneven floors, some stairs. Trip hazards throughout. Additional Restrictions on Access: Sturdy footwear required: no open toed shoes.
Facilities:
Additional Restricitions on Access: Sturdy footwear essential. Over 12s only.
Further Accessibility Details: Not Accessible (not suitable for those with physical access requirements) Further Accessibility Details: Uneven floors, some stairs. Trip hazards throughout. Additional Restrictions on Access: Sturdy footwear required: no open toed shoes.
Facilities:
Additional Restricitions on Access: Sturdy footwear essential. Over 12s only.
ORGANISATION
Organised by: Govanhill Baths Community Trust
Govanhill Baths Community Trust (GBCT) operates as a Limited Company by Guarantee, a Charitable Trust and a Preservation Trust. It is responsible for running wide-ranging community wellbeing activities, as well as education and training. These are aimed primarily, but not exclusively, at people from the G41/G42 postcodes. The Trust has a successful social enterprise project and leading upcycling project Rags to Riches. It also runs the groundbreaking People’s Pantry, a membership-based initiative aimed at tackling food poverty and reducing waste.
Tel: 01414233919
Email: deepend@govanhillbaths.com
Website: ww.govanhillbaths.com
Govanhill Baths Community Trust (GBCT) operates as a Limited Company by Guarantee, a Charitable Trust and a Preservation Trust. It is responsible for running wide-ranging community wellbeing activities, as well as education and training. These are aimed primarily, but not exclusively, at people from the G41/G42 postcodes. The Trust has a successful social enterprise project and leading upcycling project Rags to Riches. It also runs the groundbreaking People’s Pantry, a membership-based initiative aimed at tackling food poverty and reducing waste.
Tel: 01414233919
Email: deepend@govanhillbaths.com
Website: ww.govanhillbaths.com
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