Theatres · South Wales
Empire & Playhouse
In or near Treorchy.
Empire & Playhouse — a cinema heritage in wales-south, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdare · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Empire & Playhouse is a cinema heritage located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
Cynon Valley Museum is a local history museum located in Aberdare, showcasing the stories and heritage of the Cynon Valley. Visitors can explore two gallery spaces featuring permanent displays and temporary exhibitions by local artists and community groups.
Place summary
Empire & Playhouse is a theatre located in South Wales. This venue hosts a variety of performances, contributing to the region's cultural landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7135, -3.4465
- District
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parish
- Aberdare East
- Postcode
- CF44 7AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
- Phone
- 01685 886729
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdare — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 4pm
- Official site
- cynonvalleymuseum.wales
Sources
- wikidata: Q38938016 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Empire & Playhouse?
- Empire & Playhouse is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF44 7AP), in the parish of Aberdare East.
- What is Empire & Playhouse?
- Empire & Playhouse — a cinema heritage in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Empire & Playhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdare, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF44 7AP.
- How do I get to Empire & Playhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdare, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF44 7AP.