Open-air theatres · South East England
Pleasure Gardens Theatre
In or near Sandgate.
Pleasure Gardens Theatre — a open-air theatre in england south east.
John Baker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central · 0.7 km
About
Pleasure Gardens Theatre is a open-air theatre located in england south east. A British open-air theatre presenting summer-season productions in a garden, park, ruin or natural amphitheatre setting. historic theatre in Folkestone
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2025
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pleasure Gardens Theatre is an open-air theatre located in South-East England. This venue offers a unique experience with performances set against a natural backdrop. Visitors can expect a range of theatrical productions during the warmer months, utilising the outdoor setting to enhance the atmosphere. The theatre is a notable cultural spot in the region, contributing to the local arts scene.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0770, 1.1700
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Folkestone
- Postcode
- CT20 2RR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q85793596 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pleasure Gardens Theatre?
- Pleasure Gardens Theatre is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT20 2RR), in the parish of Folkestone.
- What is Pleasure Gardens Theatre?
- Pleasure Gardens Theatre — a open-air theatre in england south east.
- How do I get to Pleasure Gardens Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 0.7 km away. The nearest town is Sandgate. Drivers can use postcode CT20 2RR.
- Is Pleasure Gardens Theatre a protected site?
- Yes — Pleasure Gardens Theatre is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Pleasure Gardens Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT20 2RR.