Open-air theatres · East of England
Empire Theatre
In or near Southend-on-Sea.
Empire Theatre — a open-air theatre in england south east.
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
- District
- Southend-on-Sea
- 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
- wikidata: Q7007107 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Empire Theatre?
- Empire Theatre is in South-East 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. 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.