Car & Parking

Car

From 1^st June 2023 the Glasgow City Centre Low Emission Zone (LEZ) will come into force. If you’re driving to the SEC via the City Centre you may be subject to a charge, so please check your route and vehicle compliance before travelling.

For more information see www.glasgow.gov.uk/LEZ

OVO Hydro is conveniently situated for motorists, just off the M8 motorway and with plenty of parking. 

Leave the M8 at junction 19 and join the westbound Clydeside Expressway (A814). Westbound on the Expressway (A814) take the cut off signposted SEC East. Turn left at traffic lights and take the right lane to access multi-storey parking. View a map and directions.

Scotland has an extensive motorway network. Glasgow is linked to Edinburgh by the M8 and England via the M74. The M80 connects Stirling to Glasgow, while the M77 connects us to the west coast of Scotland. Traffic Scotland provides up to date traffic and road works information.

Our postcode for your satnav is G3 8GS.

Parking

The multi-storey is operated by Glasgow City Council. 

Further information is available from the operator’s website.

The multi-storey has a height restriction of 2m. Drivers with vehicles over 2m should contact us for advice on alternative parking facilities.

Please note that residential parking cannot be accommodated at the SEC.

Accessible Parking

The main car park is the multi-storey at Stobcross Road, G3 8GS, which is operated by Glasgow City Council. The car park is open 24 hours and has designated disabled blue badge parking bays and payment of the car park tariff is required before you exit. Designated car parking bays cannot be reserved for individual use. However, if you are interested in a long term parking arrangement please contact 0141 287 2000 or email directly at carparkinfo@glasgow.gov.uk.

The carpark has an accessible walkway attached that takes you directly to the campus. Lifts are available to gain access to each level of the carpark as well as for exiting and entering the carpark walkway making it fully accessible at all ends.

The total distances from the multi-storey carpark to each of the venues are as follows:

OVO Hydro South entrance/exit: 128m
SEC Centre East entrance/exit: 265m
SEC Centre Hall 5: 307m
SEC Centre Hall 4/Hall 2: 360m
SEC Centre Hall 3: 482m

Drop-Off / Pick-Up

Our designated Drop-off/Pick-up zone is located at the west of the SEC Centre. It’s a free, manned service specifically for dropping off and picking up. Take advantage of the safe, covered walking route through SEC Centre, taking approx 3 minutes to reach OVO Hydro. Or use our complimentary accessible shuttle service (better known as Gus the Bus).

We offer users a flexible 30 minute stay, allowing you plenty time to accompany friends/family to and from an event. The service is also in close proximity to a range of on-site facilities - Male/Female/Accessible toilet, baby changing, ATM cash machines, Shop, Box office, and Clydebuilt Restaurant.