Theatres · South East England
Lower Leas Amphitheatre
In or near Sandgate.
Lower Leas Amphitheatre 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 · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Lower Leas Amphitheatre is a working theatre in Kent, South-East England. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Folkestone and Hythe parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 0.9 km away. Postcode area CT20.
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Official information
Lower Leas Amphitheatre is an outdoor venue located in Folkestone, known for its beautiful coastal views and artistic installations. It serves as a space for various performances and events, celebrating both local and international artists.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lower Leas Amphitheatre is an outdoor theatre located in Folkestone, Kent, in South-East England. It is situated within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The amphitheatre is notable for its scenic coastal setting and natural surroundings.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0750, 1.1722
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Folkestone
- Postcode
- CT20 2DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.creativefolkestone.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w894368418 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lower Leas Amphitheatre?
- Lower Leas Amphitheatre is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT20 2DZ), in the parish of Folkestone.
- What is Lower Leas Amphitheatre?
- Lower Leas Amphitheatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lower Leas Amphitheatre?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT20 2DZ.
- Is Lower Leas Amphitheatre a protected site?
- Yes — Lower Leas Amphitheatre is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Lower Leas Amphitheatre?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT20 2DZ.