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Have a look below at the information about the SECC venue.
Getting To The SECC
Eating at the SECC
Disabled information
signing for visitors with hearing difficulties
getting to the SECC
Glasgow's international airport is a 15 minute drive from SECC and provides direct access to and from major European and North American cities. The city sits on the nation-wide transport system with fast rail and road access to all the UK's principal cities. Situated just off juntion 19 of the M8 motorway, the SECC is within five minutes drive of the city centre and it has its own railway station and bus terminal linking with Glasgow's excellent public transport system.
From within Glasgow there are a number of options that will bring you to the front door in a matter of minutes.
By Free Shuttle
There will be a free shuttle bus running from the city centre to the SECC, courtesy of Fitzcharles Coaches. The free bus will collect visitors to The Retirement Show from North Hanover Street at Queens Street Station and will drop them off directly at the East entrance of the SECC. The bus will run from 9.30am to 5.15pm. At the end of the day visitors will also be able to take the bus back to the city centre.
The bus is free for all visitors to the show.
By Road
SECC is just off Junction 19 of the M8 motorway. from the M8 take the westbound Clydeside Expressway (A8414). Exit at 'SECC West' slip to access our car parking facilities, with space for over 2,500 cars. Parking is £4.50 per car, per visit.
By Train
Exhibition Centre station is SECC's own dedicated railway station allowing easy access from the city centre and the suburbs. Six trains an hour from Central Station (Platform 15) will bring you to Exhibition Centre station in a journey time of just three minutes.
Call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50 for timetable and price details.
By Bus
Fairline runs a daily bus service from Glasgow Airport to the city centre, stopping off at the SECC. Coaches depart the airport every 20 minutes beginning 0710. The journey to SECC takes 20 minutes and costs £3 for a single journey. If you're traveling to the Airport, the first bus leaves SECC at 0610 and at 20 minute intervals thereafter. For full timetable and prices, please visit Fairline Coaches.
By Taxi
There are taxi ranks throughout the city. Main pick-up points include Buchanan Bus Station, Queen Street and Central Stations and most large hotels. An average journey from the city centre will cost around £5.00.
By Coach
Coach parking is also available at the SECC. Coach drivers should park as directed by the stewards.
eating at the secc
Visitors to The Retirement Show are welcome to bring their own packed lunch and drinks to the show - there will be plenty of areas for you to take a seat and have a rest for a few minutes - you might need it with everything that is going on!
There will also be a tea and coffee stand at the back of the hall, near the dancefloor for visitors to get a hot drink or little snack. There will also be a full selection of sandwiches, snacks, pastries and other items in the cafe aea on the right side of the hall.
Otherwise if you fancy spoiling yourselves the SECC provides a range of flexible dining and drinking options for all visitors – whether it’s a quick pint and sandwich, a more leisurely a la carte meal or packed lunch.
As well as the Gallery Bistro, Caffe Ritazza and the Terrace bar, there are many additional options to choose from during public exhibitions in the hall and concourse, from baked potatoes to salads, pasta dishes, fast food, teas and coffees.
Cafe Ritazza - Caffe Ritazza in the main concourse offers speciality coffees, a full range of savoury bread lines, ciabattas, toasted paninis and flat sandwiches, plus a wide range of sweet pastries. Unique hot sandwiches are cooked to order and pastries are baked fresh on site on a daily basis. Wines, bottled and draught beers are also available.
The Terrace Bar - Visitors can relax with an evening drink in the newly extended seating area on the mezzanine Terrace Bar. Also open during daytime events for drinks and light snacks.
Harry Ramsden's Express - Harry Ramsden’s has been serving up its unique fish and chip meals to hungry Britons since 1931. Fine quality fish, specially grown potatoes and a top-secret batter recipe together with friendly, helpful service make for an unforgettable experience. This fast food restaurant is situated between halls 4 and 5 and is open during daytime events in hall 4 and hall 5.
The Gallery Bistro - With a full a la carte menu and daily specials, the Gallery Bistro provides the widest range of dining opportunities at the venue. The restaurant is open daily until 4.30pm (7.30pm on concert nights) for lighter snacks and more substantial meals. Booking is advisable (call 0141 576 3118 for bookings and daily specials).
disabled information
Accessibility - The SECC main building has automatic doors at both East and West entrances. The Conference Centre has widened main entry doors, which a steward will be pleased to open for you. All halls in the main building are situated at ground level, and the upper levels of the Conference Centre, Loch Suite and Seminar Suite are all accessible by lift.
Travel by Train - If travelling by train disembark at Exhibition Centre Station. A lift is available to take you from the train station to street level. A covered walkway then leads from the station exit directly to the East entrance of the main SECC building.
Car Parking - Blue badge holders should use car park 3 for events in the main centre and car park 1 for events in the Clyde Auditorium, unless otherwise directed by parking stewards. Disabled spaces are available on a first come, first served basis and normal parking rates apply.
Wheelchairs - A limited number of wheelchairs are available for use by visitors on a first come, first served basis. To check availability on the day of your visit, call our Medical Centre on 0141 275 6333.
Hearing Impairments - Public telephones on the concourse of the main building are available for patrons with hearing impairments and SECC Box Office and Main Reception have an induction loop system.
Medical Centre - Our well-equipped Medical Centre is located on the concourse of the main building, toward the East entrance. Our highly qualified first aid staff will be pleased to help, or simply answer any queries you may have. First aid staff can be contacted directly at the medical centre, or through any member of our security staff.
Toilets - The SECC has wheelchair accessible toilets situated on the main concourse and in all exhibition/concert halls. Disabled toilets are also situated on all levels of the Clyde Auditorium.
SIGNING FOR VISITORS WITH HEARING DIFFICULTIES
Information regarding sign language at our Glasgow 2010 show will be available here in the future.
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