French Street
French Street is in the Dalmarnock area of Glasgow's East End. It is located at 105-109 French Street, Glasgow, G40 4EH and is easily accessible by public transport, car or by bicycle.
Car | Taxi | Drop Off
There is ample free parking directly outside the venue and surrounding streets. It takes only 5 minutes to drive from the city centre to the venue.
Accessible Parking
There is accessible parking directly outside the venue on French Street with ramp access for wheelchair users.
Train
The closest train station is Dalmarnock Train Station, which is only a 5 minute walk to the venue.
Glasgow Central Low Level trains to Dalmarnock depart every 10-15mins and directional signage will lead you straight to the venue.
Bus
First Bus Number 18 and Number 263 both depart from Ingram Street opposite GOMA to Dalmarnock's Bartholomew Street on Dalmarnock Road. Bus journey time is 14mins
Active | Foot | Bike
From Glasgow Green/Glasgow city centre it takes approx 20 mins to walk and only 6 mins to cycle, skate or scoot.
French Street is connected to several national cycle routes.
Opening Hours:
Please check the what's on page for current exhibiton and event opening times.
Outside of exhibition/event hours we are open on Wednesdays from 12-4.
Access:
It is our aim to make French Street as accessible as possible for all our visitors.
Read more information about our facilities and accessibility in our venue.
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The Container/Strange Exchange/Kiln Klub/Radical Archiving
Strange Exchange Library and Kiln Klub are located on Level 2, 62 Moncur Street, The Barras, Calton, G40 2SL and is easily accessible by public transport, car or by bicycle.
Car | Taxi | Drop Off
Street parking is available on Moncur Street and surrounding roads. It takes approximately 5 minutes to drive from the city centre.
Accessible Parking
There is accessible parking directly outside the venue ramp access leading to a lift to get to Level 2, for wheelchair users.
Train
The closest train stations are Bellgrove, High Street and Argyle Street, a 12,14 or 16 mins walk from the venue. ScotRail services from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level run to High Street and Bellgrove every 15 minutes and the journey takes around 4 minutes. Services from Glasgow Central run to Argyll Street and the journey takes approximately 2 mins.
Bus
First Bus services 18, 60 and 64 all serve the area, stopping on Gallowgate and London Road, a short walk from the venue. The 18 departs from Union Street and Ingram Street in the city centre.
Active | Foot | Bike
From Glasgow city centre it takes approximately 15-20 minutes to walk. The area is well connected for cycling, with several routes running through the East End.
Our Standard Opening Hours:
Thursdays and Saturdays 12 - 4pm
Please check the what's on page for current workshop and other event opening times.
Access:
It is our aim to make our venues as accessible as possible to all our visitors. Read more information about our facilities and accessibility in our venue.
The Pipe Factory
The Pipe Factory is in the Calton area of Glasgow's East End. It is located at 42 Bain Street, Glasgow, G40 2LA and is easily accessible by public transport, car or by bicycle.
Car | Taxi | Drop Off
The venue is located on the corner of Bain Street and Moncur Street. Street parking is available on surrounding roads. It takes approximately 5 minutes to drive from the city centre.
Accessible Parking
The ground floor of The Pipe Factory is currently the only fully accessible floor, with entrance via the Moncur Street door. [verify: accessible parking bays in the immediate vicinity]
Train
The closest train stations are Bellgrove, High Street and Argyle Street, a 12,14 or 16 mins walk from the venue. ScotRail services from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level run to High Street and Bellgrove every 15 minutes and the journey takes around 4 minutes. Services from Glasgow Central run to Argyll Street and the journey takes approximately 2 mins.
Bus
First Bus services 18, 60 and 64 all serve the area, stopping on Gallowgate and London Road, a short walk from the venue. The 18 departs from Union Street and Ingram Street in the city centre.
Active | Foot | Bike
From Glasgow city centre it takes approximately 20 minutes to walk and around 6 minutes to cycle. The area is well connected to cycling routes through the East End.
The Pipe Factory is currently closed and undergoing a major restoration and renovation project. Reopening in early 2027 the building will be fully accessible.
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