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Glasgow City Heritage Trust is an independent charity dedicated to celebrating, protecting and promoting Glasgow’s historic built environment. From our home at 54 Bell Street in the heart of Glasgow’s Merchant City, we deliver exhibitions, talks, workshops, training and community events that help people connect with the city’s rich heritage.

Our Bell Street space includes a welcoming reception area, exhibition space and event venue where we host a varied programme of public activities throughout the year. We aim to create an inclusive and accessible environment where everyone can explore and enjoy Glasgow’s heritage.

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Disabled Access Information Provided by Glasgow City Heritage Trust

Disabled Access at Glasgow City Heritage Trust

GCHT occupies the ground floor of a shop unit at 54 Bell Street, Glasgow, G1 1LQ. Our main door is at pavement level on Bell Street. There is one non-automatic door, opening inwards at the entrance, measuring 93cm / 36.5 inches wide. The door is usually locked, with access gained via a buzzer which is 153cm / 60 inches off the ground. There will always be a member of staff here to greet you and to provide assistance as required. The offices are level and wheelchair accessible throughout and on a single floor. The floor is hard wood flooring in the main office/gallery space and a mixture of non-slip vinyl and carpet in our events space / meeting room. Our events space has removable seats and wheelchair spaces can be created without advance notice. We welcome trained assistance dogs. If your assistance dog needs a break, ask us for a bowl of water. The gallery space at the front of our offices is well-lit with natural daylight, overhead bulb lighting and adjustable spot lights. The office space at the rear and our events space / meeting room are well-lit with overhead spot lights. We do not currently have a hearing loop available. Noise levels vary throughout the space. There is background office noise all day, and some events can be very busy. Wifi is available throughout our spaces, please ask a member of staff for the access code. Circulation space is at least 120cm / 47 inches wide in most places.

Disabled access

Single-level venue

The venue is all on one level, with no steps or raised thresholds.

Step-free route with firm surface from car park to entrance

There is a step-free route with a firm surface from the parking to the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance.

Accessible retail space

The retail space is accessible, with step-free access and space to move around easily.

Step-free entrance

There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance.

Step-free access to most areas

There is step-free access to all or most areas. This may include access by ramp or lift.

Transport nearby Glasgow City Heritage Trust

The nearest train station is High Street (0.2 miles), or Queen Street (0.5 miles). The nearest Subway station is St Enoch (0.6 miles). All vehicles used by Glasgow Taxis are wheelchair accessible, please call 0141 429 7070 to book. There is limited on-street metered parking on Bell Street and surrounding area. The nearest multi-story car park is Q-Park at Candleriggs (http://www.q-park.co.uk/parking/glasgow/q-park-candleriggs). There are five disabled bays at Q-Park Candleriggs car park and 63 spacious wide parking bays to accommodate larger vehicles. This is a barrier car park and charges apply to all vehicles at all times. This car park is ticketed, paid parking. There is lift access in the car park.

Bus station or stop

There is an accessible bus station or stop nearby with suitable boarding areas and facilities for disabled passengers.

Train station

There is an accessible train station nearby with suitable facilities and assistance available for disabled passengers.

Underground station

There is an accessible underground station nearby with suitable facilities and assistance available for disabled passengers.

Toilets features at Glasgow City Heritage Trust

There is one accessible toilet in our events space, with level access and handrails. The doors are 93cm / 36.5 inches wide. The transfer space is to the left hand side and measures 83cm / 32.5 inches in width. A further non-accessible toilet is located in the office space. Both the toilets have non-slip flooring.

Accessible toilet

A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.