Open-air theatres · South East England
Ellen Terry Barn Theatre
In or near Newenden.
Ellen Terry Barn Theatre — a open-air theatre in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wittersham Road · 2.9 km
About
Ellen Terry Barn Theatre is a open-air theatre located in england south east. A British open-air theatre presenting summer-season productions in a garden, park, ruin or natural amphitheatre setting. barn theatre in Small Hythe (Smallhythe), Kent
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Official information
The Ellen Terry Barn Theatre is a historic venue located at Smallhythe Place, offering a variety of live theatre performances. It serves as a vibrant community hub celebrating the art of performance and the legacy of actress Ellen Terry.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Ramsar wetland: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ellen Terry Barn Theatre is an open-air theatre located in South-East England, established in 1700. This historic venue offers performances in a unique outdoor setting, blending natural surroundings with the art of theatre. It serves as a cultural hub, hosting various productions throughout the year, providing a distinctive experience for audiences.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0382, 0.6998
- County
- Kent
- District
- Ashford
- Parish
- Tenterden
- Postcode
- TN30 7NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Established
- 1700
- Nearest railway station
- Wittersham Road — 2.9 km
- Official site
- www.etbarntheatre.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q126171597 (CC0)
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Smallhythe Place
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ellen Terry Barn Theatre?
- Ellen Terry Barn Theatre is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN30 7NG), in the parish of Tenterden.
- What is Ellen Terry Barn Theatre?
- Ellen Terry Barn Theatre — a open-air theatre in england south east.
- How do I get to Ellen Terry Barn Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Wittersham Road, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN30 7NG.
- When was Ellen Terry Barn Theatre built?
- Built or established in 1700.
- Is Ellen Terry Barn Theatre a protected site?
- Yes — Ellen Terry Barn Theatre is part of the Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Ellen Terry Barn Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Wittersham Road, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN30 7NG.