Open-air theatres · South West England
Bristol Old Vic
In or near Bristol.
Bristol Old Vic — a open-air theatre in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Princes Wharf · 0.5 km
About
Bristol Old Vic is a open-air theatre located in england south west. A British open-air theatre presenting summer-season productions in a garden, park, ruin or natural amphitheatre setting. theatre in Bristol, England
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bristol Old Vic is an open-air theatre located in South-West England. Established in 1766, it is one of the oldest continuously operating theatres in the English-speaking world. The venue hosts a range of performances, showcasing both classic and contemporary works. Visitors can expect a vibrant atmosphere, with a focus on high-quality theatrical productions.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4520, -2.5940
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS1 4EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Established
- 1766
- Nearest railway station
- Princes Wharf — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.bristol-old-vic.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q917960 (CC0)
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📷 5Historic houses · South West England
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The Bristol Hotel
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📷 5Hostels · South West England
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Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · South West England
The Beer Emporium
The Beer Emporium — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Famous Royal Navy Volunteer
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📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Renato's Taverna dell' Artista
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
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The Apple
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bristol Old Vic?
- Bristol Old Vic is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 4EP), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is Bristol Old Vic?
- Bristol Old Vic — a open-air theatre in england south west.
- How do I get to Bristol Old Vic?
- The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS1 4EP.
- When was Bristol Old Vic built?
- Built or established in 1766.
- Is Bristol Old Vic a protected site?
- Yes — Bristol Old Vic is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Bristol Old Vic?
- The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 4EP.