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The Great Britain Guide

Theatres · South Wales

Empire & Playhouse

In or near Treorchy.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Empire & Playhouse — a cinema heritage in wales-south, United Kingdom.

St Elvan's Church, Aberdare - geograph.org.uk - 7685707

Ray Jennings — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2021

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

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
Parish
Aberdare East
Postcode
CF44 7AP
Parliamentary constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
Phone
01685 886729
Nearest railway station
Aberdare0.5 km
Opening
Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 4pm

Sources

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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.