Reviews of Fairfield Heritage. (Other) in Glasgow (Glasgow).

Fairfield Heritage

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1048 Govan Rd, Govan, Glasgow G51 4XS, United Kingdom

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Information of Fairfield Heritage, Other in Glasgow (Glasgow)

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Reviews of Fairfield Heritage

E. L.

Super interesting, but without a guided tour a bit difficult to grasp for a tourist. Reading everything takes long but is worth it. A very important part of Glasgow history 👍

M. K.

Nice if you want to know more about local history.

M. S.

The enthusiasm of the volunteers is amazing, the place is great and I will go again, it's well thought out and fascinating.

S. F.

The guide was an absolute star! Seemed genuinely pleased we came and was so enthusiastic about the building and Govans shipbuilding heritage. Quite possibly the most engaging tour I have ever had. Being from the area, it was fantastic to see how important the yard and it's history is to Govanites. I learned a lot on this tour, particularly about the amazing Isobella Elder. Would 100% recommend.

I. W.

A fantastic opportunity to learn about ship building on the Upper Clyde. And a walk down memory lane.

C. W.

Fantastic place. An excellent piece of history. Well laid out panels of story of shipbuilding industry. Opening hours are a bit limited but understandable if it is voluntary workers who run it. Would make better use of boardroom area would go back a million times 👍👍🌞

G. S.

Must see the offices of the famous shipyard which are still in use today.

E. M.

A hidden gem, we heard of this place during our visit to the Govan Stones, which is just nearby. Sauntered over and we were very pleasantly surprised by the museum here covering a shipbuilding history of Glasgow. Very modern refurbished space, covering social and industrial areas of local history. Some excellent interactive touchscreen modules, scale models and real memorabilia. Great experience.

J. E.

Amazing museum great staff.

K. A.

Great to see such a majestic old building refurbished sensitively and being fully used. Fascinating displays and great insight into the industry that made the Clyde so famous as world leader of shipbuilding. Delightful, helpful and knowledgeable staff who made us very welcome.

F. H.

Really worthwhile to visit if you are interested in shipbuilding or local history. Wonderful displays and films and really knowledgeable and friendly guides.

D. H.

Visited today 29/06/2022, was made very welcome from the staff and we had a wee chat before my guide Jim gave me a quick but informative tour before leaving me to wander around on my own. The restoration of the building is fantastic, especially the main reception with the marble columns and stairs with the big chandelier. The boardroom is a real trip back in time and very grand looking. The museum itself was full of great information and the interactive telivisions were a great help, I even saw and heard story's about guys I knew from my time working in the yard. Would definitely recommend a trip to the museum in Govan, it doesn't cost anything to get in but donations are very welcome to help with the upkeep.

A. S.

So worth the Visit very informative and well laid out lots of information from volunteers guiding you round ! A must if your in Govan !!

K. S.

Important museum about Fairfield and the shipbuilding industry, and the lives of the owners and the workers.

T.

Excellent! A wonderful exhibition in the middle of Govan. All about the ship building on the Clyde. Well worth a visit, oh and its Free..

J. M.

What a brilliant day out in Govan. Shipbuilding was the heart of Govan for so many people for so many years. We need to celebrate it. Innovation. Industry. All brought to life by the really enthusiastic volunteers. Can't recommend this highly enough.

M. S.

A wonderfully restored building which was once the offices of Fairfield, the largest ship builders on the Clyde. A really good history of the building of the shipyard and the people who worked there as well as the ships built. The guys who maintain the museum are really helpful and give their own accounts of the area. If you are in Glasgow this is a lovely museum to visit. Open from 1pm to 4pm weekdays. In Govan district on Govan road a few minutes walk from Govan subway. Highly recommended.

A. M.

Outstanding heritage centre so beautifully restored. Friendly, knowledgeable staff and informative. Fabulous insight into shipbuilding industry through the years as well as community life in Govan

R. B.

We highly recommend that you visit this historic building, the contents and ambassadors of this museum are highly knowledgeable of the shipbuilding history, particularly of the Goven area of the Clyde, this I suggest is not to be missed, its part of our national history.

r. m.

A wee gem of local history ..a great exhibition of everything to do with the shipyards and their workers..great wee videos..and also get help with your family Genealogy..and find your relatives in ww1....friendly helpful staff ..a place not to be missed.

N. B.

Absolutely fascinating and it brought back all those b&w news broadcasts from the '60's & '70's and whodda thunk that I would be working in the former Fairfields yard well into the twenty-first century ... 😉 😎 👍

K. W.

Surprisingly interesting small museum showcasing the time when Clyde built was the best. Well worth a visit even if you're not into engineering.

C. C.

Stunning restoration of a stunning building. I was last here around 10 years ago, and the once-magnificent rooms were in a dilapidated (bordering dangerous) state. The painstaking restoration must have taken years. But my, it was worth it. Presenting the history of Govan shipbuilding must have been another mammoth task, but again, I was very impressed. Everything was laid out in interlinking rooms with artefacts, details about famous ships, historic information and recorded voices of shipbuilders themselves from times gone by. An absolute jewel of a place which everyone should see. Within these opulent walls, ornate cornice, and marble pillars, this shaped and formed the very heartbeat of Govan. Credit also to the dedicated staff members, knowledgeable, warm, and friendly.

j. m.

Didn't know what to expect but had a lovely surprise. Very well done, great exhibition and very friendly volunteers. Good luck for the future.

A. S.

We had great afternoon learning all about the history of this great shipyard. The refurbishment carried out on the building is done to very high standard, well done.

J. R.

Very interesting history of the govan shipyards plenty of pictures / artifacts/movies. The architecture inside the building is outstanding.

D. R.

Needs to comment upon this place?its a must to visit this shipyard!!my memories go back while as a young apprentice naval architect worked in 1966 in the design office of that yard !!

D. H.

Very interesting and well maintained museum gives a good insight into the glory days of Clyde shipbuilding

J. R.

Loved every minute of it I managed to walk through the iconic gates my Dad used to work there I have memories of the Govan fair .

D. M.

So so interesting, so much to see and learn will need to go back, well done to the group that look after this fantastic venue

S. B.

Well-documented volunteer-run presentation of the shipyard history. For a nice view, go rather across Clyde.

D. S.

A much loved building, central to the Clyde shipbuilding story - and shaped like a ship in plan!

G. P.

Very interesting and informative historical building and exhibition. Have attended a lecture. Relaxed atmosphere

T. B.

If yopu want to know the history of shipbuilding on the clyde this is the place to go. Fairfield heritage museum has modern mix with old traditional museums, 3D presentations on history of the firm, some great displays on model ships from past to present. The building alone is worth the visit the stunning boardroom shows shipbuidng at its best on the Clyde. Fairfield is open from 1 -4pm Monday to Friday. small gift shop selling gifts. Big thanks to local guide for showing me round telling us the history of Shipyard.

J. “. L.

Extremely interesting and good to be able to learn more of the history of Clyde ship building. Will certainly return.

A.

Great wee tour. Highly recommend it

A. T.

Fabulous day staff are brilliant and very helpful x Only things that where missing was smell and noise of the shipyards. Defo be back and will highly recommended it

I. K.

Amazing insight into Glasgow's ship building heritage. A small museum, but so much to take in.

W. W.

Excellently beautiful historic shipbuilding producer. Just a fab big place. Parking outside (charged)

J. C.

Very interesting and informative and a awesome lady who remembers the Clyde shipbuilding at its zenith thank you

L. N.

Wonderful old building. Great Scottish shipbuilding heritage. Well worth supporting

J. G.

Our dad worked at fairfields and we were really interested in what working life was like for the men, fascinating, tough men who worked the ship yard

L. T.

What a lovely building, steeped in ship building history. It is open each week day. Check for times.

A. P.

Fantastic old building and shipbuilding exhibition. Should make more of the shipbuilding heritage in Glasgow

A. C.

It is place worth visiting,lots of ship building memorabilia, and the volunteers know there stuff.

D. M.

Excellent insight on the history of Govan shipbuilders

M. R.

Great bit of Govan history

D.

Pretty cut off from the public and limited in scope. Good shipbuilding history if that's your interest.

D. C.

I wasn't sure what to expect but was pleasantly surprised. What a proud history the people of Govan an Glasgow have created.

J. W.

Great lady on the desk was local and knew a lot about the area had lived there all her life

G. L.

Stunning interior. Nice ship models.

E. “. M.

Great to see this beautiful building being brought back to its former state

B. D.

Perfect place to find out about the history of ship building in Govan.

r. m.

Very impressed with the history of the shipyard and the Govan area.

G. H.

Excellent tour of Govans thriving past by a very knowledgeable guide

R. G.

A very interesting place with fantastic memories of a great place, the folks who gave us the talks were really good, will certainly visit again.

P. D.

Vary good museum, but sad if you grew up here in the 80's

R. M.

Great museum. Friendly staff and volunteers.

L. E.

Good guiding and film made it an excellent visit.

R. M.

Well worth a visit, with extremely friendly Staff. Would highly recomend a visit here

C. L.

Really interesting, our guide was knowledgeable and funny.

T. T.

Went to a talk on the shipyards during WW1. Very interesting.

B. C.

Great visit, lots to do for kids and adults.

G. R.

very interesting staff who no all about the shipyards

M.

Fascinating insight into the shipbuilding industry of Glasgow

C. G.

Great history about the worlds best shipyards

L. B.

Volunteers were amazing made the visit very interesting enjoyed the exhibits. Well worth a visit

A. M.

Good if you like maritime history

S. M.

Great exhibition, very helpful volunteers.

S. G.

Very cool. Parking can be difficult

D. H.

Didn't go inside enough to see outside especially the cantilever crane

E. D. S.

Lots to see. Brilliant helpful friendly staff.

P. S.

Fantastic history of Clyde Shipbuilding industry

S. H.

Interesting history of the ship yards.

f. w.

Nice place for boat history

D. G.

Fantastic venue and full of history

R. G.

So interesting, free entry

t. w. g.

Great place to visit. Has alot of information about the shipyards in the past and the present

W. R.

Good way to spend an hour or so

P. S.

Great place very interesting

L. R.

Interesting building. Lots of history.

L. R.

Ghost night. Very interesting place

J. D.

A lovely interesting building

M. D.

Not bad

T. V.

A local museum about shipbuilding in this area.

G. N.

Great for history lovers

L. D.

Great place to visit

L. M.

We worth a visit

K. C. G.

This is a great few hours of enjoyment with so much detail about his site since 1850 onward. Amazing and thoroughly enjoyed with someone local guide volunteers who know all the detail and give this place that personal touch 👍🏽. Highly recommend.

R. R.

Good

H. A.

Great wee place

A. M.

Excellent.

O. J.

Interesting.

D. F.

My heritage

B.

Historical

l.

It really is an excellent museum. The collection is very complete and has very good technological resources. Due to its history, the architectural space is unbeatable to get an idea of ​​the importance of the shipyards on the Clyde, not only for Glasgow, but for the world. It is really worth coming to this little-visited area of ​​the city just for this building.

Y. K.

Beautiful building

R. M.

Y.

S. C.

Superb restoration of the main offices building of The Fairfield Shipbuilding Company. The museum gives a good flavour of the history of the site and the changing fortunes of the firm.

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