Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
Olympia Picture Palace & Electric Theatre
In or near Broxa.
Olympia Picture Palace & Electric Theatre in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Dr Neil Clifton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Scarborough · 0.6 km
- Paid entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Olympia Picture Palace & Electric Theatre is a cinema or movie theatre in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Britain's listed cinemas span Edwardian picture palaces, Art Deco super-cinemas of the 1930s, and the surviving independent neighbourhood houses.
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Official information
The Rotunda Museum is a historic museum located in Scarborough, showcasing coastal heritage and geology. Visitors can explore exhibits featuring fossils, ancient artefacts, and the history of the local area, all housed in a unique cylindrical building.
Place summary
Olympia Picture Palace & Electric Theatre is a historic theatre located in Yorkshire. It is notable for its early 20th-century design and significance in the development of cinema in the region. The venue reflects the architectural style and cultural trends of its era.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2803, -0.3972
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Scarborough
- Postcode
- YO11 2PS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Phone
- 01723 353665
- Nearest railway station
- Scarborough — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Tuesday–Friday 10am–5pm; Saturday 10am–4:30pm; closed Monday and Sunday
- Official site
- scarboroughmuseumsandgalleries.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q39668480 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Olympia Picture Palace & Electric Theatre?
- Olympia Picture Palace & Electric Theatre is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO11 2PS), in the parish of Scarborough.
- What is Olympia Picture Palace & Electric Theatre?
- Olympia Picture Palace & Electric Theatre in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Olympia Picture Palace & Electric Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Scarborough, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO11 2PS.
- How do I get to Olympia Picture Palace & Electric Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Scarborough, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO11 2PS.