Theatres · South East England
New Theatre, Canterbury
In or near Canterbury.
New Theatre, Canterbury — Grade II listed building-listed theatre in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West · 0.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the New Theatre in Canterbury, the nearest railway station is Canterbury West, located 0.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CT1 2JB. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
New Theatre, Canterbury is a Grade II listed building-listed theatre in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1241373). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details 1. 944 ORANGE STREET (South East Side) No 4 TR 1457 NE 4/85 II GV 2. Early C19. 2 storeys and attics stuccoed. 3 windows. Centre window bay projects slightly. Pilasters at the ends of the front. Stringcourse, cornice and parapet. Centre lst floor window round-headed. Other windows wider at the bottom than at the top. Semi-circular window in the centre of tile 2nd floor. In the centre of the ground floor is an archway with plain Doric half columns and pilasters supporting the entablature, but a window between them instead of a doorway. Rusticated doorway on either side. Side elevation of 2 storeys, part tile-hung. No 1 and Nos 4 to 7 (consec) form a group. Listing NGR: TR1488857974 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 440408 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Grand Jury Museum in Canterbury offers insights into the history and function of grand juries. Visitors can explore various exhibits and access a reference library dedicated to this aspect of legal history.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The New Theatre is a theatre located in Canterbury, South-East England. It is a Grade II listed building, recognised for its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2802, 1.0801
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 2JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.grandjurymuseum.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26534254 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is New Theatre, Canterbury?
- New Theatre, Canterbury is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 2JB), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is New Theatre, Canterbury?
- New Theatre, Canterbury — Grade II listed building-listed theatre in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to New Theatre, Canterbury?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT1 2JB.
- Is New Theatre, Canterbury a listed building?
- New Theatre, Canterbury is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is New Theatre, Canterbury a protected site?
- Yes — New Theatre, Canterbury is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to New Theatre, Canterbury?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 2JB.