Theatres · London
Battersea Arts Centre
In or near City of Westminster.
Battersea Arts Centre — Grade II* listed building-listed theatre in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Clapham Junction · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Battersea Arts Centre is located at postcode SW11 5TB and is approximately 0.7 km from Clapham Junction railway station. Entry details are not specified, and wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Battersea Arts Centre is a Grade II* listed building-listed theatre in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1184293). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
The Battersea Arts Centre ("BAC") is a performance space specialising in theatre productions. Located near Clapham Junction railway station in Battersea, in the London Borough of Wandsworth, it was formerly Battersea Town Hall. It is a Grade II* listed building. In March 2015, while a major programme of renovation works were underway, the Grand Hall was severely damaged by fire. Approximately 70% of the theatre, including the 200-capacity Council Chamber, the Scratch Bar and the Members Library, was saved from the fire and remains open.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Battersea Arts Centre is a vibrant venue known for its boundary-pushing theatre and diverse programming. It hosts a variety of performances and creative workshops, making it a hub for artists and audiences alike.
From the Wikipedia article
The Battersea Arts Centre ("BAC") is a performance space specialising in theatre productions. Located near Clapham Junction railway station in Battersea, in the London Borough of Wandsworth, it was formerly Battersea Town Hall. It is a Grade II* listed building. In March 2015, while a major programme of renovation works were underway, the Grand Hall was severely damaged by fire. Approximately 70% of the theatre, including the 200-capacity Council Chamber, the Scratch Bar and the Members Library, was saved from the fire and remains open. The building is now used for theatre shows, weddings, filming, shoots and meeting room hire.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The building, designed in 1891 by E. W. Mountford, opened in 1893 as Battersea Town Hall, the administrative headquarters of the Borough of Battersea, shortly after the borough was transferred from the county of Surrey to the newly formed County of London. It is built from Suffolk red brick and Bath stone, it was given Grade II* listed protected status in February 1970.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4648, -0.1607
- District
- Wandsworth
- Parish
- Wandsworth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW11 5TB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Battersea
- Established
- 1981
- Nearest railway station
- Clapham Junction — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.bac.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4869746 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Battersea Arts Centre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Battersea Arts Centre?
- Battersea Arts Centre is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW11 5TB), in the parish of Wandsworth, unparished area.
- What is Battersea Arts Centre?
- Battersea Arts Centre — Grade II* listed building-listed theatre in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Battersea Arts Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Clapham Junction, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW11 5TB.
- When was Battersea Arts Centre built?
- Built or established in 1981. Designed by Edward William Mountford.
- Who owns Battersea Arts Centre?
- Battersea Arts Centre is owned by BAC Trust.
- Is Battersea Arts Centre a listed building?
- Battersea Arts Centre is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to Battersea Arts Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Clapham Junction, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW11 5TB.