Braehead Arena
Braehead Arena
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Braehead Arena, located in Renfrewshire, Scotland, is a versatile venue with a capacity of up to 5,000 people. Just a 15-minute drive from Glasgow City Centre, it offers a convenient location for a variety of events. The arena's adaptable layout has made it a popular choice for ice hockey games, music concerts, boxing matches, MMA fights, and exhibitions. Known for its accessibility and diverse event hosting capabilities, Braehead Arena continues to be a key destination for entertainment and sporting events in the region.
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S Nagi
Glasgow, UK1 contribution
Dec 2023 • Family
We booked for our little girls who are under 5s to experience Ice Skating for the first time on their lives. We booked for Wednesday 27/12/2023, slot 10:30 at first. Then we phoned to ask a couple of questions regarding the booking. We were advised to to move our booking to the 12:30 slot as it is only for wee ones and their parents and more fun with other toys that would make it more fun for them. So we requested to modify our tickets to the 12:30 slot as we were adviced. Then we were told that we can go on the ice with the little ones on our shoes as they are not experienced skaters. We liked this option as we can supervise our kids without the need to wear skaters as we are not skaters ourselves.
Now, when we were there, we were shocked it wasn’t as we were told and advertised at all. It wasn’t for wee ones only as advertised on the website and as were told over the phone. Misleading information! It was open to everyone although it says 12:30 is little ones?
Secondly, when we wanted to go on the ice on our shoes we were told to get out as we are not allowed to do so!! And when argued with the staff they told us they are not aware of this possibility?? Again misleading information! And because of this we had to hire the penguins for little ones to use for their safety, which was £5 each to hire! So we paid extra £15 to hire 3 of these and eventually the little ones asked to leave after 35 minutes as it wasn’t fun at all as were promised. Too many ppl and some were experienced skaters going very fast. It wasn’t comfortable for the little ones at all.
And we were refused to get a refund for the penguins and when left them other ppl used them for free!!!
For the lockers, we only had one £1 and mistakenly used it then got stuck on the locker and when we asked for help to get it out to use it again we were told that is it, they can’t take it out. It is a complete ripoff! Then we realised it was 50p not £1 for the lockers!!!
I am so sorry to say that it was a horrible experience and sadly no body enjoyed. Little ones were very disappointed.
Now, when we were there, we were shocked it wasn’t as we were told and advertised at all. It wasn’t for wee ones only as advertised on the website and as were told over the phone. Misleading information! It was open to everyone although it says 12:30 is little ones?
Secondly, when we wanted to go on the ice on our shoes we were told to get out as we are not allowed to do so!! And when argued with the staff they told us they are not aware of this possibility?? Again misleading information! And because of this we had to hire the penguins for little ones to use for their safety, which was £5 each to hire! So we paid extra £15 to hire 3 of these and eventually the little ones asked to leave after 35 minutes as it wasn’t fun at all as were promised. Too many ppl and some were experienced skaters going very fast. It wasn’t comfortable for the little ones at all.
And we were refused to get a refund for the penguins and when left them other ppl used them for free!!!
For the lockers, we only had one £1 and mistakenly used it then got stuck on the locker and when we asked for help to get it out to use it again we were told that is it, they can’t take it out. It is a complete ripoff! Then we realised it was 50p not £1 for the lockers!!!
I am so sorry to say that it was a horrible experience and sadly no body enjoyed. Little ones were very disappointed.
Written 28 December 2023
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Eric W
1 contribution
Sept 2022
Ice skating is back but ruined by reduced ice time and almost a doubling in price. Sessions used to be 2 hours and are now cut to just 90 minutes and a massive price hike of over 60%. Appears they want to rip people off trying to recoup what they lost over the last few months. I for one wont be back.
Written 4 October 2022
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Iain A
Kirkcaldy, UK668 contributions
Dec 2019
Our first visit to see ice hockey here, we found some positives but other bits which could be better. Our tickets were for seats in one of the corners, but the sight lines were excellent and the seats comfortable. The PA system was poor though with it difficult to hear the announcements most of the time.
All the concession stands were at one end of the arena, which caused quite a bit of congestion due to the large crowd.
Lots of parking nearby and the traffic congestion was much less than I anticipated.
Overall a pretty good place to watch hockey, but could be better.
All the concession stands were at one end of the arena, which caused quite a bit of congestion due to the large crowd.
Lots of parking nearby and the traffic congestion was much less than I anticipated.
Overall a pretty good place to watch hockey, but could be better.
Written 1 January 2020
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Roseanne M
34 contributions
Aug 2021
Glasgow Clan Shop. Braehead Arena. I ordered and paid for two children's Ice Hockey tops on the 5th August, to date I have not received these items by pisy. I gave emailed the shop on three occassions with no reply. The telephone number is unobtainable.i am now left out of pocket without the goods I purchased. Do not buy anything from this outlet. R Melvin.
Written 20 August 2021
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Karen R
16 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
I'd previously posted about INTU Braehead but I can't do another review about them for 3 months. It was due to having an out of date gift card to the value of £50 but due to a bereavement in the family I had misplaced card & when I had gone to use it was told it was out of date. The e flex people that supply INTU with giftcard refused to do anything about it & flatly told me nothing else would be done, end of complaint. However on emailing Braehead management they have giving us a giftcard out of a goodwill gesture. I am happy with this outcome but I am still disappointed that e flex couldn't have done something similar.
Thank you Braehead, however I would still advise people not to give giftcard as presents as if you misplace them with our sad circumstance you have not a leg to stand on. Just give money instead as I said before it does not go out of date.
Thank you Braehead, however I would still advise people not to give giftcard as presents as if you misplace them with our sad circumstance you have not a leg to stand on. Just give money instead as I said before it does not go out of date.
Written 22 October 2018
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johnnymac2017
Kilmacolm, UK1,274 contributions
Mar 2017 • Family
I go to see the Clan whenever I can, and, in the 3 years I have done so, I have never seen any trouble between the rival fans.
It is great to see people of all ages there for a non-stop barrage of noise.
Would recommend it to anyone.
Clangus is superb.
It is great to see people of all ages there for a non-stop barrage of noise.
Would recommend it to anyone.
Clangus is superb.
Written 29 March 2017
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JM240914
Troon, UK26 contributions
Feb 2016 • Family
1st time at the ice hockey - did not disappoint . Totally amazing - great enjoyment for all the family - fast and furious. The mascot keeps kids amused . Great night out.
Written 21 February 2016
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AyrshireDiner365
Glasgow, UK58 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
Went two weeks ago to the clan game. I have gone to multiple games around Britain and braehead was by far the worst atmosphere we have experienced. When we all changed along to the PA we got told by stewards to be quiet. I will not be back, and I would not recommend anyone who would like a good time to attend. Good riddance.
Written 13 December 2019
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mentalmum2018
Irvine, UK7 contributions
Aug 2019
The arena is a fantastic venue to watch our favourite Ice Hockey team the Glasgow Clan. The atmosphere is electric and as it is in the Intu Shopping Centre where you can both shop and eat it suits us very well.
Written 29 August 2019
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johnnymac2017
Kilmacolm, UK1,274 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
Another nerve shredding game from the Clan. For a while, we were dubious that they would ever score to allow us to throw our bears onto the rink - especially after some dubious refereeing decisions went against them.
But score they did, and then, (to me), several hundred charity donations were dutifully lobbed on the rink.
It was good to see players from both teams working together to sweep them up.
At 2-1 down, and time almost up, the Blaze were pressing to equalise, when the Clan broke out to score in an empty net - PHEW, RELIEF!!!
But score they did, and then, (to me), several hundred charity donations were dutifully lobbed on the rink.
It was good to see players from both teams working together to sweep them up.
At 2-1 down, and time almost up, the Blaze were pressing to equalise, when the Clan broke out to score in an empty net - PHEW, RELIEF!!!
Written 8 December 2017
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Can you take pictures at the icehockey game?
Written 19 August 2019
Are you allowed to bring your own food into the ice hockey matches? For example could you bring in a five guys from across the way?
Written 21 January 2019
I believe you are, certainly I didn’t see anyone stopping anyone
Written 22 January 2019
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