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Open-air theatres · East of England

Empire Theatre

In or near Southend-on-Sea.

★ 4.6 · 494 Google reviews

Empire Theatre — a open-air theatre in england south east.

Weston Road, Southend - geograph.org.uk - 1996015

Phillip Perry — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Southend Cliff Lift (Top) · 0.2 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. former theatre and cinema in Southend-on-Sea, England

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Benfleet and Southend Marshes

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. It hosts a variety of performances, providing a unique outdoor setting for theatrical productions. Visitors can expect a range of entertainment options in a distinctive atmosphere that blends culture with the natural environment.

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Coordinates
51.5355, 0.7125
Parish
Southend-on-Sea, unparished area
Postcode
SS1 1BU
Parliamentary constituency
Southend East and Rochford
Nearest railway station
Southend Cliff Lift (Top) — 0.2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Empire Theatre?
Empire Theatre is in East of England, United Kingdom (postcode SS1 1BU), in the parish of Southend-on-Sea, 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 Southend Cliff Lift (Top), about 0.2 km away. The nearest town is Southend-on-Sea. Drivers can use postcode SS1 1BU.
Is Empire Theatre a protected site?
Yes — Empire Theatre is part of the Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Benfleet and Southend Marshes Ramsar wetland.
How do I get to Empire Theatre?
The nearest railway station is Southend Cliff Lift (Top), about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS1 1BU.