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Theatres · South West England

Barrington Centre

In or near Ashley Heath.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible4.3 · 279 Google reviews

Barrington Centre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

Barrington Centre, theatres in South West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Lakeside · 6.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Barrington Centre is a working theatre in South-East England. The site is within the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Christchurch parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 6.2 km away. Postcode area BH22.

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See it from the streetimagery from 2022

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

The Barrington Centre features a private swimming pool in Ferndown, offering exclusive use for swimming lessons. It caters to various age groups and abilities, providing a quieter setting for classes and allowing spectators to watch from poolside or a viewing area.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moors River System SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Barrington Centre is a theatre located in Ferndown Town, South-East England, postcode BH22. It is situated within areas designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the River Avon and Moors River systems, as well as within the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

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Coordinates
50.8021, -1.8927
District
Dorset
Parish
Ferndown Town
Postcode
BH22 9JX
Parliamentary constituency
Christchurch
Nearest railway station
Lakeside6.2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Barrington Centre?
Barrington Centre is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH22 9JX), in the parish of Ferndown Town.
What is Barrington Centre?
Barrington Centre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Barrington Centre?
The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH22 9JX.
Is Barrington Centre a protected site?
Yes — Barrington Centre is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Moors River System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Barrington Centre?
The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH22 9JX.