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The Great Britain Guide

Theatres · East Midlands

Blackfriars Theatre & Arts Centre

In or near Sutterton.

♿ Wheelchair accessible4.7 · 487 Google reviews

Blackfriars Theatre & Arts Centre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

Blackfriars Theatre & Arts Centre, theatres in Lincolnshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Boston · 0.6 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Blackfriars Theatre & Arts Centre, the nearest railway station is Boston, which is 0.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PE21 6HP. The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Blackfriars Theatre & Arts Centre is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Address: 11, Spain Lane, Boston, PE21 6HP. Coordinates: 52.9761°, -0.0224°.

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Heritage listing

Blackfriars Theatre and Arts Centre is a theatre and community centre situated in Spain Lane, Boston, Lincolnshire, England. The building is a remaining part of a mediaeval friary.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

Blackfriars Theatre & Arts Centre is a venue that hosts a variety of performances including concerts, theatre shows, and special events. Visitors can enjoy a diverse range of entertainment options throughout the year.

From the Wikipedia article

Blackfriars Theatre and Arts Centre is a theatre and community centre situated in Spain Lane, Boston, Lincolnshire, England. The building is a remaining part of a mediaeval friary.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

Architecture

Blackfriars Theatre and Arts Centree is Grade II* listed. The two-storey building was the refectory of a Dominican friary that was "heavily restored and altered" in 1963 when an eastern gable was rebuilt with casement windows added. The interior retains a 17th-century staircase, although not in its original position. Pevsner describes the building as a 90 ft long "Friars Hall", running on an east to west axis with its upper floor previously the refectory. At the Suppression of the Monasteries material from the Friary was used to repair sea walls. Blackfriars Friary was formed some time during the 13th century. The first written record is from 1288 when it was noted that the friary had been…

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Coordinates
52.9761, -0.0224
County
Lincolnshire
District
Boston
Parish
Boston, unparished area
Postcode
PE21 6HP
Parliamentary constituency
Boston and Skegness
Nearest railway station
Boston0.6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Blackfriars Theatre & Arts Centre?
Blackfriars Theatre & Arts Centre is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE21 6HP), in the parish of Boston, unparished area.
What is Blackfriars Theatre & Arts Centre?
Blackfriars Theatre & Arts Centre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Blackfriars Theatre & Arts Centre?
The nearest railway station is Boston, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE21 6HP.
Who owns Blackfriars Theatre & Arts Centre?
Blackfriars Theatre & Arts Centre is owned by | designation1 = Grade II* Listed Building.
Is Blackfriars Theatre & Arts Centre a listed building?
Blackfriars Theatre & Arts Centre is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
How do I get to Blackfriars Theatre & Arts Centre?
The nearest railway station is Boston, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE21 6HP.