Where is Leas Cliff Hall?

Leas Cliff Hall is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT20 2DZ), in the parish of Folkestone.

How do I get to Leas Cliff Hall?

The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT20 2DZ.

Who owns Leas Cliff Hall?

Leas Cliff Hall is owned by Ambassador Theatre Group (in partnership with Folkestone and Hythe District Council).

Is Leas Cliff Hall a listed building?

Leas Cliff Hall is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Leas Cliff Hall a protected site?

Yes — Leas Cliff Hall is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).

How do I get to Leas Cliff Hall?

The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT20 2DZ.

Theatres · South East England

Leas Cliff Hall

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Leas Cliff Hall is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 2 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Folkestone Central · 0.8 km

Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

Leas Cliff Hall is located in Folkestone, Kent, with the postcode CT20 2DZ. The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, which is 0.8 km away. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and entry details should be confirmed before your visit.

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Leas Cliff Hall is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Records date its origin to 1927. Coordinates: 51.0759°, 1.1734°.

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Heritage listing

Leas Cliff Hall is an entertainment and function venue situated in Folkestone, on the Kent coast of England. The Grand Hall seats 900 and it has a standing capacity of 1500. It currently presents a varied programme of touring shows including concerts, comedy, ballet and wrestling.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

Leas Cliff Hall is a prominent entertainment venue in Folkestone, Kent, known for hosting a variety of music acts and performances since its establishment in 1927. The hall has undergone several refurbishments and continues to be a popular location for concerts, comedy shows, and other events.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The Leas Shelter was constructed in 1894 which was the predecessor of the Leas Cliff Hall. The Shelter had a concert room for entertainment and seated 200, plus an orchestra. In 1924 it was decided that a larger and more majestic hall was required and only 28 months later the building was finished, it became a tribute to Mr J S Dahl, the Norwegian architect. It was opened on 13 July 1927 by Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester. The opening concert was performed by the Folkestone Municipal Orchestra where 1,000 people attended. It was closed for modernisation and refurbishment on 16 September 1980 and re-opened on 6 May 1981 which is the venue seen today. In the late 1990s Folkestone and Hythe…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 51.0759, 1.1734
County: Kent
District: Folkestone and Hythe
Parish: Folkestone
Postcode: CT20 2DZ
Parliamentary constituency: Folkestone and Hythe
Established: 1927
Nearest railway station: Folkestone Central — 0.8 km
Official site: www.leascliffhall.org.uk

Sources

osm: n253231965 (ODbL)
wikipedia: Leas Cliff Hall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Leas Cliff Hall.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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