Open-air theatres · South West England
The Acorn
In or near Chyandour.
The Acorn — a open-air theatre in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance · 0.6 km
About
The Acorn is a open-air theatre located in england south west. A British open-air theatre presenting summer-season productions in a garden, park, ruin or natural amphitheatre setting. arts venue in Penzance, England, originally a Wesleyan Methodist chapel
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Official information
The Acorn is a venue focused on live performances, showcasing a variety of events including theatre productions and music concerts. It is operated by volunteers and aims to support the arts in the community.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Acorn is an open-air theatre located in South-West England. This venue hosts a variety of performances, utilising its outdoor setting to enhance the theatrical experience. Visitors can expect a range of productions throughout the season, catering to diverse tastes. The natural surroundings provide a unique backdrop for the performances.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1179, -5.5375
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Penzance
- Postcode
- TR18 4EQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance — 0.6 km
- Official site
- theacornpenzance.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q47004364 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Acorn?
- The Acorn is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR18 4EQ), in the parish of Penzance.
- What is The Acorn?
- The Acorn — a open-air theatre in england south west.
- How do I get to The Acorn?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR18 4EQ.
- Is The Acorn a protected site?
- Yes — The Acorn is part of the Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Acorn?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR18 4EQ.