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Theatres · Central Scotland

Charing Cross Electric Theatre

In or near Glasgow.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Charing Cross Electric Theatre — a cinema heritage in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Sauchiehall Street looking west - geograph.org.uk - 7153123

Jim Smillie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Charing Cross (Glasgow) · 0.3 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Charing Cross Electric Theatre is a cinema heritage located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2021

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Place summary

Charing Cross Electric Theatre is a theatre located in central Scotland. It is notable for its early adoption of electric lighting, reflecting the technological advancements of its time.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.8655, -4.2643
District
Glasgow City
Postcode
G2 3JD
Parliamentary constituency
Glasgow North
Phone
+44 141 352 4900
Nearest railway station
Charing Cross (Glasgow)0.3 km
Opening
Tu-Sa 11:00-18:00
Official site
www.cca-glasgow.com

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Charing Cross Electric Theatre?
Charing Cross Electric Theatre is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G2 3JD).
What is Charing Cross Electric Theatre?
Charing Cross Electric Theatre — a cinema heritage in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Charing Cross Electric Theatre?
The nearest railway station is Charing Cross (Glasgow), about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode G2 3JD.
How do I get to Charing Cross Electric Theatre?
The nearest railway station is Charing Cross (Glasgow), about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G2 3JD.