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SEC Armadillo

♿ Wheelchair accessible

SEC Armadillo is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Exhibition Centre · 0.4 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

SEC Armadillo is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Coordinates: 55.8597°, -4.2879°.

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From the Wikipedia article

The SEC Armadillo (originally known as the Clyde Auditorium) is an auditorium located near the River Clyde, in Glasgow, Scotland. It is one of three venues on the Scottish Event Campus, which includes the SEC Centre and the OVO Hydro.

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Background

History

linking the area to Pacific Quay]] Plans for a new building to increase the capacity of the SECC complex were initiated in 1994. Designed by architects Foster and Partners, construction of the 3,000 seat venue started in September 1995, and was completed in August 1997, by which time it had earned its affectionate nickname, due to the similarity of its shape to that of the animal of the same name. Many comparisons have been made with the Sydney Opera House, although this was not the architects' inspiration for the design, which was in fact an interlocking series of ship's hulls, in reference to the Clyde's shipbuilding heritage. The building is approximately 40 metres (131 feet) tall and…

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Coordinates
55.8597, -4.2879
District
Glasgow City
Postcode
G3 8QT
Parliamentary constituency
Glasgow North
Established
1995
Nearest railway station
Exhibition Centre0.4 km
Official site
www.sec.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is SEC Armadillo?
SEC Armadillo is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G3 8QT).
When was SEC Armadillo built?
Built or established in 1995.
Who owns SEC Armadillo?
SEC Armadillo is owned by Scottish Event Campus Limited.
How do I get to SEC Armadillo?
The nearest railway station is Exhibition Centre, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G3 8QT.