Doors Open Days | Inverclyde

We are the Beacon, a contemporary theatre and arts centre in the heart of Inverclyde, and a whole lot more besides. We offer a safe and inspiring place to escape into a different world for a while; a place to connect and share new experiences through shows and activities that inspire and delight, sometimes challenge, and always entertain. From staging national productions to showcasing local talent, and from hosting theatre-based workshops to dance classes and a whole host of activities and events, we aim to offer something for everyone.

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Inverclyde

Greenock Burns Club, Custom House

5 September 2026

6 September 2026

The Club’s historic collection of books, photographs and other memorabilia, has been collected by members and friends over the past 200+ years. Contains videos and some interactive media. Custom House is an architectural jewel in the crown of Greenock. This classically-proportioned building was home to the vigilant excise men who policed Scotland’s burgeoning trade with the world, (Access to the building is limited only to the Exhibition & Archive)

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Inverclyde

Guided walking tour of Port Glasgow - Inverclyde Tourist Group

6 September 2026

Inverclyde Tourist Group is a voluntary group of around 50 persons who promote tourism within the Inverclyde area. We mostly meet visitors from the cruise ships at Greenock Ocean Terminal but also do talks, walking tours and guided coach trips around the area. We have been operating since 2001.

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Inverclyde

Inverkip Church

6 September 2026

Inverkip, Skelmorlie & Wemyss Bay Church of Scotland is a union of Inverkip Church and Skelmorlie & Wemyss Bay Church. Both church buildings continue to host services each Sunday and both church buildings will be open to the public on Sunday, 7 September.

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Inverclyde

Lodge Doric Kilwinning No.68, Port Glasgow

5 September 2026

Masonic Lodge Doric Kilwinning No.68 located in Port Glasgow.

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Inverclyde

Old West Kirk - Inverclyde Heritage Network

6 September 2026

Inverclyde Heritage Network exists to share information about Inverclyde’s rich and varied history with individuals and groups and to preserve it for future generations. The Old West Kirk was built in 1591 on a site 0.7 miles to the east of its present site and moved to the Esplanade in the 1920s. This privately owned church is a must see with its history and stained class window collection.

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Inverclyde

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Museum & Heritage Centre, Greenock

5 September 2026

6 September 2026

Located in an old fire station, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Museum and Heritage Centre holds a wide array of historic fire fighting equipment and displays relating to the history of the fire service.

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Inverclyde

Skelmorlie & Wemyss Bay Church

6 September 2026

On 1st January 2024 Inverkip, Skelmorlie and Wemyss Bay became a Union with two church buildings. The original church was built in 1856 - now the church hall, and in 1893 a new church was commissioned.

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Inverclyde

Wellpark Mid Kirk, Greenock

5 September 2026

6 September 2026

Wellpark Mid Kirk is a beautiful 18th Century grade A listed church building at the heart of the town of Greenock in which people have been worshiping for over 260 years. Our iconic portico and steeple were modelled on St. Martin-in-the-Fields. Our interior is adorned with many stained glass windows, memorials and marbles, has galleries on three sides, a pipe organ of 1867 which was fully restored in 2008. The friendliest welcome in the country awaits you in Wellpark Mid Kirk, the church in the heart of the town with the town in its heart.

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Inverclyde

Wemyss Bay Station

5 September 2026

Wemyss Bay Station was completed in 1903 by the Caledonian Railway as an interchange between trains and steamers. Designed by architect James Miller and engineer Donald Matheson it is an outstanding building with its dramatic semi-circular concourse, curved pier and attractive main building. It is listed Category A.