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The Vanguard Centre

5.0· 97 reviews on Google63 Commerce St, Kinning Park, Tradeston, GlasgowMore in Tradeston More in Glasgow

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The Vanguard Centre is Glasgow's premier venue for indoor archery and historical European swordfighting (HEMA), based in a unique concrete tunnel just south of the city centre in the Gorbals. Founded in 2015 by the Academy of Historical Arts, it is the UK's first full-time venue dedicated to both disciplines.

Classes run 7 days a week, 50 weeks a year, catering to complete beginners through to experienced practitioners. Offerings include open and members' archery sessions, HEMA broadsword and sabre classes, private tuition, group bookings, and experience parties.

All equipment is provided, and the team of internationally recognised instructors are passionate about bringing historical skills and alternative sports to everyone.

Opening hours

Mon: 14:00-20:30
Tue–Wed: 14:00-21:30
Thu: 16:00-21:30
Fri: 14:00-21:00
Sat–Sun: 11:00-18:00

Classes

Open ArcheryMembers' ArcheryHEMA: Rotating Fighting ArtsMedieval Sword & Buckler FencingHEMA: Broadsword & SabreNapoleonic Military Broadsword & SabreHEMA Longsword (Intermediate)Private TuitionParties

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What are the opening hours at The Vanguard Centre?

The Vanguard Centre is open Mon 14:00-20:30, Tue–Wed 14:00-21:30, Thu 16:00-21:30, Fri 14:00-21:00, Sat–Sun 11:00-18:00.

Where is The Vanguard Centre?

The Vanguard Centre is at 63 Commerce St, Kinning Park in Tradeston, Glasgow.

What kind of training does The Vanguard Centre offer?

At The Vanguard Centre you will find martial arts and fitness studio.

What rating does The Vanguard Centre have?

The Vanguard Centre has 5.0 out of 5 on Google based on 97 reviews.

Where you'll be

Tradeston, Glasgow

63 Commerce St, Kinning Park, G5 8AD, Glasgow

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