Theatres · South Wales
Roath Electric Theatre
In or near Cardiff.
Roath Electric Theatre in Wales South, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cardiff Queen Street · 1.2 km
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Roath Electric Theatre is a cinema or movie theatre in Wales South, 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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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Roath Electric Theatre is a historic theatre located in South Wales. It is notable for being one of the oldest surviving purpose-built cinemas in the UK. The building has retained much of its original character and charm.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4886, -3.1565
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- Adamsdown
- Postcode
- CF24 1SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff East
- Nearest railway station
- Cardiff Queen Street — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q39008044 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roath Electric Theatre?
- Roath Electric Theatre is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF24 1SD), in the parish of Adamsdown.
- What is Roath Electric Theatre?
- Roath Electric Theatre in Wales South, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Roath Electric Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Queen Street, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF24 1SD.
- Is Roath Electric Theatre a protected site?
- Yes — Roath Electric Theatre is part of the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Roath Electric Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Queen Street, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF24 1SD.