Theatres · South East England
Gaumont Dover
In or near Martin Mill.
Gaumont Dover — a cinema heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
John Baker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dover Priory · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Gaumont Dover is a cinema heritage located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Dover Museum is a local history and archaeology museum located in Dover, showcasing the rich history of the area. Visitors can explore various exhibitions, including the famous Bronze Age Boat and displays related to the town's history.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gaumont Dover is a theatre located in South-East England. It is noted for its historical significance in the region's entertainment landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
The King's Hall was the first purpose-built cinema in Dover, with the frontage in Biggin Street, and the cinema extending into the ground behind. It was designed by A.H. Steele for Dover's Picture Palace Co. Ltd, and seated 800; there was also a stage for live entertainment. The cinema opened in October 1911, showing a film in Kinemacolor of the unveiling of the Victoria Memorial in London. During the First World War the cinema was acquired by Harry Day, a theatrical entrepreneur and later a politician, who owned it until 1928. Because of increased competition in Dover, the cinema was refurbished in 1931, with seating for 1,050. In 1934 it was acquired by Gaumont-British, and new sound…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.1262, 1.3123
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Dover
- Postcode
- CT16 1ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Phone
- +44(0)1304 201066
- Established
- 1911
- Nearest railway station
- Dover Priory — 0.5 km
- Opening
- April-September: Monday-Saturday 9.30am-5pm, Sunday 10am-3pm; October-March: Monday-Saturday 9.30am-5pm; closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
- Official site
- www.dovermuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q40580910 (CC0)
- wikipedia: King's Hall, Dover (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gaumont Dover?
- Gaumont Dover is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT16 1ST), in the parish of Dover.
- What is Gaumont Dover?
- Gaumont Dover — a cinema heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gaumont Dover?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT16 1ST.
- When was Gaumont Dover built?
- Built or established in 1911.
- Is Gaumont Dover a protected site?
- Yes — Gaumont Dover is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Gaumont Dover?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT16 1ST.