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Royal Hippodrome Theatre

Royal Hippodrome Theatre in Wales North, United Kingdom.

Bench mark in West Derby Road outside Grant Gardens - geograph.org.uk - 5470713

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Typical visit
2 h–3 h

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Royal Hippodrome Theatre is a cinema or movie theatre in Wales North, 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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The Royal Hippodrome Theatre is a theatre in Eastbourne which dates back to 1883, making it the oldest theatre in the town. It was designed and built for the theatre manager and impresario George Beaumont Loveday by the eminent theatre architect C J Phipps. The venue has been host to one of the longest running summer seasons in the country for several years, opening in April and closing in October.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Royal Hippodrome Theatre is a theatre in Eastbourne which dates back to 1883, making it the oldest theatre in the town. It was designed and built for the theatre manager and impresario George Beaumont Loveday by the eminent theatre architect C J Phipps. The venue has been host to one of the longest running summer seasons in the country for several years, opening in April and closing in October.

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Coordinates
53.4131, -2.9613
Address
Seaside Road
Established
1883

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Royal Hippodrome Theatre?
Royal Hippodrome Theatre is in North Wales, United Kingdom.
When was Royal Hippodrome Theatre built?
Built or established in 1883.
Who owns Royal Hippodrome Theatre?
Royal Hippodrome Theatre is owned by Eastbourne Borough Council.
Is Royal Hippodrome Theatre a listed building?
Royal Hippodrome Theatre is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.