Theatres · North East England
The Alnwick Playhouse
In or near Alnwick town walls.
The Alnwick Playhouse in England North East, United Kingdom.
David Robinson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lionheart · 1.5 km
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit The Alnwick Playhouse, the nearest railway station is Lionheart, located 1.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NE66 1PQ. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
The Alnwick Playhouse is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
The Alnwick Playhouse is a community theatre offering a variety of performances, including films and live shows. Visitors can enjoy a range of events throughout the week, showcasing local talent and popular productions.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Alnwick Playhouse is an arts centre, theatre and cinema in the town of Alnwick in Northumberland, England. It is a vibrant cultural hub, offering a diverse programme of theatre, music, film, community events and more. Alnwick Playhouse is a registered charity committed to inspiring creativity and enriching lives through the arts. The beautifully restored venue provides a welcoming space for audiences and artists alike, and they work closely with local communities to ensure the Playhouse remains a place where everyone can experience and enjoy art and culture. The venue consists of an auditorium seating over 250 people, a studio space seating 60 people, a visual art gallery, cafe and bar.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The Playhouse was originally built in 1925 as a 700-seat cinema and occasional music hall. The Playhouse eventually closed in 1979. The NTC Touring Theatre Company bought the building and converted the ground floor. The upper floor was leased out to The Alnwick District Playhouse Trust who re-opened the newly refurbished Alnwick Playhouse in December, 1990. It has remained open since then.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 55.4125, -1.7029
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Alnwick
- Postcode
- NE66 1PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Phone
- +44 1665 510785
- Established
- 1925
- Nearest railway station
- Lionheart — 1.5 km
- Opening
- Tues – Sat: 10am – 4pm; closed Mon & Sun
- Official site
- alnwickplayhouse.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7713212 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Alnwick Playhouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Alnwick Playhouse?
- The Alnwick Playhouse is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 1PQ), in the parish of Alnwick.
- What is The Alnwick Playhouse?
- The Alnwick Playhouse in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Alnwick Playhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Lionheart, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE66 1PQ.
- When was The Alnwick Playhouse built?
- Built or established in 1925.
- Who owns The Alnwick Playhouse?
- The Alnwick Playhouse is owned by Alnwick Playhouse District Trust.
- Is The Alnwick Playhouse a protected site?
- Yes — The Alnwick Playhouse is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Alnwick Playhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Lionheart, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 1PQ.