Theatres · South East England
Oasthouses and Theatre, Medway
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Oasthouses and Theatre, Medway — 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
- Rainham · 0.5 km
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Oasthouses and Theatre in Medway, the nearest railway station is Rainham, which is 0.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is ME8 8AG. Entry has limited wheelchair accessibility.
About
Oasthouses and Theatre, Medway is a Grade II listed building-listed theatre in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1259639). 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 GILLINGHAM TQ86NW STRATFORD LANE, Rainham 686-1/8/120 (South side) 21/12/73 Nos.1-9 (Odd) Oasthouses and theatre (Formerly Listed as: STRATFORD LANE, Rainham Five Oasthouses) GV II Range of 5 oasthouses, now houses and theatre. c1850, converted to houses c1980. Flemish bond brick with gable stack and tiled roof. PLAN: rectangular plan store range with E oasts, 2 square oasts at S end and 3 round ones to the rear of the long range. EXTERIOR: 2 storeys; 14-bay range. Long store has N 1-window gable with 2 doorways, and a moulded stack, and a 3-window range to the rear block; rubbed red brick cambered heads and exposed frames with 6/6-pane sashes, 3/6-pane sashes in S return, and a central recessed bay with late C20 entrances. Two first-floor former loading doorways at the S end. Oasts have inserted windows, angled brick eaves and timber cowls. The NE corner has a truncated pyramidal roof. INTERIOR: altered during conversion with insertion of dividing walls and floors. Externally complete and an historically significant survival in its present urban context. Listing NGR: TQ8189865797 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 462711 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Oasthouse Theatre in Rainham, Kent, is a cultural venue that hosts a variety of performances including drama, dance, and music. It aims to provide a welcoming space for both artists and audiences, fostering creativity and community engagement through its diverse programming.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Oasthouses and Theatre in Medway, South-East England, is a Grade II listed building. It serves as a notable example of the region's theatre architecture, reflecting the historical use of oasthouses in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3620, 0.6113
- District
- Medway
- Parish
- Medway, unparished area
- Postcode
- ME8 8AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gillingham and Rainham
- Phone
- +44 333 666 3366
- Nearest railway station
- Rainham — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.oasthousetheatre.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26550736 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oasthouses and Theatre, Medway?
- Oasthouses and Theatre, Medway is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME8 8AG), in the parish of Medway, unparished area.
- What is Oasthouses and Theatre, Medway?
- Oasthouses and Theatre, Medway — Grade II listed building-listed theatre in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Oasthouses and Theatre, Medway?
- The nearest railway station is Rainham, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME8 8AG.
- Is Oasthouses and Theatre, Medway a listed building?
- Oasthouses and Theatre, Medway is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Oasthouses and Theatre, Medway a protected site?
- Yes — Oasthouses and Theatre, Medway is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Oasthouses and Theatre, Medway?
- The nearest railway station is Rainham, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME8 8AG.