Open-air theatres · South East England
Empire Theatre
In or near Wrecclesham.
Empire 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
- Aldershot · 0.6 km
About
Empire 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. theatre and cinema in Aldershot, England
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Empire Theatre is an open-air theatre located in South-East England, established in 1930. It features a range of performances throughout the season, utilising its outdoor setting. Visitors can expect a variety of shows in a unique atmosphere that combines natural surroundings with live entertainment. The venue is a notable example of early 20th-century theatre design.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2504, -0.7654
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Rushmoor
- Parish
- Rushmoor, unparished area
- Postcode
- GU11 1DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aldershot
- Established
- 1930
- Nearest railway station
- Aldershot — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q38518435 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Empire Theatre?
- Empire Theatre is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU11 1DJ), in the parish of Rushmoor, unparished area.
- What is Empire Theatre?
- Empire Theatre — a open-air theatre in england south east.
- How do I get to Empire Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Aldershot, about 0.6 km away. The nearest town is Wrecclesham. Drivers can use postcode GU11 1DJ.
- When was Empire Theatre built?
- Built or established in 1930.
- Is Empire Theatre a protected site?
- Yes — Empire Theatre is part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Empire Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Aldershot, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU11 1DJ.