Open-air theatres · South East England
St Peter's Church, Chesil, Winchester
In or near Winchester.
St Peter's Church, Chesil, Winchester — a open-air theatre in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Winchester · 1.2 km
- Free entry
About
St Peter's Church, Chesil, Winchester 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. former church, now a theatre, in Chesil, Winchester, Hampshire, England, UK
Photo gallery
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Official information
Chesil Theatre, located in the former St Peter's Church, is home to the Winchester Dramatic Society. It hosts a variety of theatrical productions throughout the year and offers opportunities for community involvement.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Peter's Church, located in Chesil, Winchester, is an open-air theatre set within a historic churchyard. This venue provides a unique backdrop for performances, combining elements of architecture and nature. Visitors can expect a range of events in a distinctive setting, appealing to both theatre enthusiasts and those seeking a cultural experience in South-East England.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0601, -1.3070
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Winchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- SO23 0HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Phone
- 0333 666 3366
- Nearest railway station
- Winchester — 1.2 km
- Opening
- Open Mornings: First Saturday of every month 10:30am–12:30pm
- Official site
- www.chesiltheatre.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17540326 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Peter's Church, Chesil, Winchester?
- St Peter's Church, Chesil, Winchester is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO23 0HU), in the parish of Winchester, unparished area.
- What is St Peter's Church, Chesil, Winchester?
- St Peter's Church, Chesil, Winchester — a open-air theatre in england south east.
- How do I get to St Peter's Church, Chesil, Winchester?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO23 0HU.
- Is St Peter's Church, Chesil, Winchester a protected site?
- Yes — St Peter's Church, Chesil, Winchester is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to St Peter's Church, Chesil, Winchester?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO23 0HU.