Theatres · London
Empire Picture Theatre
In or near Shortlands.
Empire Picture Theatre in England London, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Forest Hill · 0.1 km
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Empire Picture Theatre is a cinema or movie theatre in England London, 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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Place summary
The Empire Picture Theatre is a historic theatre located in London. It is notable for its architectural significance and contribution to the cultural landscape of the city.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4402, -0.0537
- District
- Lewisham
- Parish
- Lewisham, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE23 3EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewisham West and East Dulwich
- Nearest railway station
- Forest Hill — 0.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q42047942 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Empire Picture Theatre?
- Empire Picture Theatre is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE23 3EN), in the parish of Lewisham, unparished area.
- What is Empire Picture Theatre?
- Empire Picture Theatre in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Empire Picture Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Forest Hill, about 0.1 km away. The nearest town is Shortlands. Drivers can use postcode SE23 3EN.
- How do I get to Empire Picture Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Forest Hill, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE23 3EN.