The Tall Ship Glenlee, at Riverside - a unique venue for any special occasion that you and your guests will never forget. Built in 1896, Glenlee is the only steel square-rigged cargo vessel remaining in the whole of the UK, and one of just five such Clyde built vessels remaining in the world. The Tall Ship offers a unique combination of 19th century charm with modern facilities, perfect for weddings, conferences and banqueting. The atmospheric surroundings evoke dramatic images of a life at sea. Enjoy the unique riverside setting (flood lit in the evening ), before going below deck to dine or entertain. The Tall Ship can accommodate up to 150 people for dining and up to 200 for a reception. The space is very flexible and allows organisers to use imagination and flair to 'wow' their guests. Guests can browse the onboard exhibits or enjoy the riverside sunset from the main deck.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Lauren

Congratulations on your engagement! I hope you're enjoying the early stages of your wedding planning. I will be happy to answer any questions or meet you for a show around of our beautiful Ship!

Experience

Year Business Was Established

1997

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of The Tall Ship Glenlee

Venue Type

Cruise

Boat

Yacht

Dining Capacity

150

Reception Capacity

200

Usual Access Time

10:00 AM

Usual Finish Time

12:00 AM

Late Night Extension

Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available

Dancefloor Available

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Wedding Licence

Venue

Water View

City View

Exclusive Use

Bridal Changing Facilities

On-Site Parking

Outdoor Reception Space

In-House Wedding Coordinator

Pet Friendly

Food and Drink

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Alcohol Licence

In-House Wine List

External Catering Permitted

Pricing for The Tall Ship Glenlee

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At

£2,000

Maximum Price

£3,600

Exclusive hire includes: In-house wedding coordinator on the day In-house bar In-house function tables and chairs Crew on board PA system Lighting requirements Bridal party room Decoration storage in advance Decoration storage post wedding External catering can be arranged through us with our preferred supplier – Regis Banqueting Ltd.

What is included in this pricing:

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Choice of preferred caterers

Furniture included

Day before set up available

Exclusive use

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At

£7

Maximum Price

£32

We offer a range of drinks packages, please get in touch for more information.

What is included in this pricing:

Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest

Reviews for The Tall Ship Glenlee
(12)

Rory and Clare

Happy couple married in October

June 2024

Thanks for your help & hustle

To Lauren + the Tall Ship crew Thanks for all your help + hustle for making our day so special It means a lot Love from Rory, Clare, Stirling + Edie x

Joanne and Rob

Happy couple married in April

June 2024

Special

Thank you for all your help and for making our day even more special Love Mr & Mrs Robertson

Clare and Gordon

Happy couple married in November

June 2024

Best day of our life!

Hi Lauren, Thank you so much, it was honestly an amazing day and we are so grateful to yourself and all the staff at the Tall Ship for the organisational efforts that you put in to help give us the best day of our life! Can I just add my thanks to the message Clare sent. We had an absolutely fabulous day. It was all we could have wanted. You and the rest of the Tall Ship crew were fantastic. A lot of the guests mentioned to me how beautiful the venue was, but also how good the staff were.

Karen and Mark

Happy couple married in April

June 2024

An amazing day

Hi All, We just wanted to pass on our thanks for giving us such an amazing day. Everything went perfectly and it was all exactly as we planned. Thank you so much, everyone had a great time and the food and service was excellent! Thanks The McRitchies!

Andrew and Gemma

Happy couple married in April

June 2024

Thank you

Good afternoon Lauren, Sorry I missed you on Sunday, would have loved to have said thanks in person. We had the best day! Thankyou so much to you for having us, for all the help and advice you gave me during planning and for the amazing crew you had on, on the day. Everyone was fantastic. The work they did after hours was especially outstanding and well beyond the call of duty! Thanks again, I look forward to visiting soon.

Polly & Sam

Happy couple married in May

June 2024

An Amazing Venue

Sam & I were married on the tall ship this month, amazing venue!! The staff went above and beyond to help us with everything!! We would highly recommend this beautiful ship as a wedding venue xx

Niamh & Luke

Happy couple married in June

June 2024

A Special Day

Just wanted to say we had an absolutely brilliant day on Saturday and we really appreciated all the hard work you and your team put in to make it so special for us. You made the ship even more beautiful than usual and you and the team were so kind and helpful. It was so easy to work with you and you really minimised the stress for us. Thank you so much for helping us have such a memorable and delightful day.

Elinor & Richard

Happy couple married in May

May 2024

Fantastic venue

We're fresh from our wedding reception at the Glenlee, and I have nothing but good things to say about the venue! We opted for an evening only celebration, with approximately 80 guests. The venue was just the right size for them and a good Strip the Willow space, I think more than 80 would have started to struggle for dancing space. The staff were all so helpful, they were ready to switch things up at a moments notice when we had a supplier issue and remained so calm and collected through the night. The venue is so unique, and very heavily complimented. Everyone loved it.

Well worth a visit. The ship is a very interesting museum in its own right. Well preserved, well laid out and with very informative information boards. Its free to get in and is equipped with ramps and a lift. As I am disabled I found it very refreshing that an effort has been made to make this attraction accessible to everyone.

Alibatty

Wedding: February

June 2023

Floating Historical Museum.

The Glenlee , a former Victorian merchant barque , was built in Port Glasgow & launched in 1896. Over the century other owners renamed her, and she’s also been “Islamount”, “Clarastella” , & “ Galatea” as a sail training vessel in the Spanish navy. She’s since been lovingly restored, and fitted out as a museum ship since 1993. This is a wonderful maritime attraction to have moored beside the Clyde, and it’s fabulous that us landlubbers get to explore a proper tall ship, and see how life was for

Location & Contact Details for The Tall Ship Glenlee

Website

Phone

Address

150 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G3 8RS, Scotland, United Kingdom

Nearest Town

Glasgow

Nearest Train Station

Partick

Nearest Airport

Glasgow Airport

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What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Don't be afraid to ask lots of questions and visit us multiple times during the planning stages. We're always happy to help you create the perfect day.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

All things nautical always look amazing on board. We've had 'Just Married' life rings to fish net seating plans to a giant Anchor sign to welcome guests aboard.

Describe The Tall Ship Glenlee in 5 adjectives

Unique, Iconic, Historic, Scenic, Atmospheric

Where’s the best photo spot at The Tall Ship Glenlee?

On the fo'c'sle deck looking out onto the River Clyde with views of the Glasgow Skyline (especially at sunset)

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Tall Ship Glenlee?

We've had many...

What is The Tall Ship Glenlee most unique feature?

The Tall Ship Glenlee Bell which was first rang by Prince Philip. Couples can get married in front of the bell, on the weather deck and ring it once they officially tie the knot.

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