Theatres · North West England
The Beggar's Theatre
In or near Haverigg.
The Beggar's Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Millom · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Beggar's Theatre is a working theatre in North-West England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Barrow and Furness parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Millom, about 0.1 km away. Postcode area LA18.
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Official information
The Millom Heritage and Arts Centre is located in a restored railway station and serves as a community hub showcasing the local history from the Bronze Age to WWII. Visitors can explore interactive displays, a model railway, and a genealogy service, making it an engaging experience for all ages.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Duddon Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Duddon Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Beggar's Theatre is a performing arts venue located in Millom, North-West England, with the postcode LA18. It is situated within the Duddon Estuary, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a RAMSAR site. The theatre serves as a cultural hub in the region, hosting various performances and events.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2100, -3.2701
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Millom
- Postcode
- LA18 4HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Phone
- 01229 772555
- Nearest railway station
- Millom — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Monday to Saturday 9am–3:30pm; closed January
Sources
- osm: w329695125 (ODbL)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Beggar's Theatre?
- The Beggar's Theatre is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA18 4HZ), in the parish of Millom.
- What is The Beggar's Theatre?
- The Beggar's Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Beggar's Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Millom, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA18 4HZ.
- Is The Beggar's Theatre a protected site?
- Yes — The Beggar's Theatre is part of the Duddon Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Duddon Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to The Beggar's Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Millom, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA18 4HZ.