Theatres · South West England
Athenaeum
In or near Tamerton Foliot.
Athenaeum is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Athenaeum is a working theatre in South-West England. The site is within the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Plymouth Sutton and Devonport parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area PL1.
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See it from the streetimagery from 2022
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Official information
Derry's Clock is an ornate clock tower located behind the Theatre Royal in Plymouth. Built in 1862 with funds from local businessman William Derry, it once stood in a bustling area before the city was heavily bombed during World War II.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Athenaeum is a theatre located in Plymouth, South-West England, within the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It serves as a cultural venue for various performances and events, contributing to the local artistic landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3688, -4.1458
- District
- Plymouth
- Parish
- Plymouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PL1 2AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth — 1 km
- Official site
- www.devonguide.com
Sources
- osm: w241099890 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Athenaeum?
- Athenaeum is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL1 2AU), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
- What is Athenaeum?
- Athenaeum is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Athenaeum?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL1 2AU.
- Is Athenaeum a protected site?
- Yes — Athenaeum is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Athenaeum?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL1 2AU.