Theatres · South East England
East Cliff Electric Bioscope
In or near Guestling.
East Cliff Electric Bioscope in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rock-a-Nore Station · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
East Cliff Electric Bioscope is a cinema or movie theatre in England South East, United Kingdom. Britain's listed cinemas span Edwardian picture palaces, Art Deco super-cinemas of the 1930s, and the surviving independent neighbourhood houses.
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Official information
The East Cliff Electric Bioscope is a unique venue that showcases a variety of exhibitions and events related to contemporary art. Visitors can enjoy a range of artistic displays and participate in various activities throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The East Cliff Electric Bioscope is a theatre located in South-East England. This venue is notable for its historical significance in the early 20th century as one of the first electric cinemas in the UK.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8563, 0.5928
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Hastings
- Parish
- Hastings, unparished area
- Postcode
- TN34 3DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hastings and Rye
- Phone
- +44 1424 728377
- Nearest railway station
- Rock-a-Nore Station — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Tu-Su 11:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.hastingscontemporary.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q39671172 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Cliff Electric Bioscope?
- East Cliff Electric Bioscope is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN34 3DW), in the parish of Hastings, unparished area.
- What is East Cliff Electric Bioscope?
- East Cliff Electric Bioscope in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to East Cliff Electric Bioscope?
- The nearest railway station is Rock-a-Nore Station, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN34 3DW.
- Is East Cliff Electric Bioscope a protected site?
- Yes — East Cliff Electric Bioscope is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to East Cliff Electric Bioscope?
- The nearest railway station is Rock-a-Nore Station, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN34 3DW.