Glasgow South
Govanhill Baths
Address: 99 Calder Street G42 7RA
Architect: A B MacDonald (1917)
Information: Designed in Edwardian Baroque style and built between 1912-17, Govanhill Baths were the only original substantially unaltered public baths in Glasgow still in use until closure in 2001. The red sandstone building containing three top-lit pools occupies an entire block in Calder Street. The main pool features a cast-iron railed gallery, original tiling, pool-side changing cubicles and a glazed roof supported by ferro-concrete arched ribs. Guided tours showing all three pools, Nord architects represented with model of proposals for regeneration. Art exhibition, soundscape, films, music, children's activities, stalls, street entertainment and refreshments. Ramp available at rear of building in Kingarth Street with access to old steamie area.
Steward on duty.Disabled access: Assisted access.
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