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Theatres · East Midlands

The Castle

In or near Great Harrowden.

ModernFree admission♿ Wheelchair accessible4.5 · 1,268 Google reviews

The Castle is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

The Castle, theatres in East Midlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Wellingborough · 0.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

The Castle is located in the West Midlands, with the nearest railway station being Wellingborough, approximately 0.9 km away. Entry details are not specified, but the venue is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is NN8 1XA.

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About

The Castle is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Records date its origin to 1995. Address: 10, Castle Way, Wellingborough, NN8 1XA. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Coordinates: 52.3001°, -0.6880°.

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Official information

Castle Theatre is a vibrant venue located in Wellingborough, built on the site of a former cattle market. It hosts a variety of performances from professional touring companies and community groups, offering both theatre and cinema experiences.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Castle Theatre Wellingborough is located in the town of Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England. The Castle was opened in 1995 as a community resource organisation on the site of Wellingborough's Old Cattle Market. Facilities include: Main House Theatre with 503 seats. Can have variable seating formats Main House can be 'flat-floored' for standing concerts with a capacity of up to 700. It can also be in Cabaret format for approx 150 84-seat Studio Theatre. 120 in Cabaret format Dance studio Rehearsal Room used for workshops and meetings Art gallery Separate exhibition wall The bar and restaurant facilities are currently operated by Castle Theatre/Parkwood Leisure Spaces are also available for business meetings and functions, wedding receptions, lectures, conferences, Christmas parties, dinners, talks, workshops, classes, and seminars, Programming is a balanced mix of professional work, hires, community theatre, film, live satellite streaming from the National Theatre, Royal Opera House and Royal Shakespeare Company, as well as a professional Christmas show. In June 2016 Castle Theatre Wellingborough was closed, but was re-opened in August 2016. It is currently operated by Parkwood Leisure.

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Coordinates
52.3001, -0.6880
Parish
Wellingborough
Postcode
NN8 1XA
Parliamentary constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden
Phone
+44 1933 270 007
Established
1995
Nearest railway station
Wellingborough0.9 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near The Castle

Places to stay

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Freegrendonlakes.co.uk
The market cross and spire of St. Mary's church - geograph.org.uk - 2190767📷 5

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Caravan parks · East Midlands

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Places to eat & drink

Wellingborough - Swanspool House - geograph.org.uk - 2989966📷 5

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her.northamptonshire.gov.uk
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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Castle?
The Castle is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN8 1XA), in the parish of Wellingborough.
What is The Castle?
The Castle is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Castle?
The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN8 1XA.
When was The Castle built?
Built or established in 1995.
Who owns The Castle?
The Castle is owned by Borough Council of Wellingborough.
Is The Castle a protected site?
Yes — The Castle is part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to The Castle?
The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN8 1XA.