Open-air theatres · North West England
The Dukes
In or near Lancaster.
The Dukes — a open-air theatre in england north west.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lancaster · 0.7 km
- Free entry
About
The Dukes is a open-air theatre located in england north west. A British open-air theatre presenting summer-season productions in a garden, park, ruin or natural amphitheatre setting. theatre in Lancaster, England
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Official information
The Dukes is a vibrant theatre located in Lancaster, offering a variety of performances including cinema and stage shows. Visitors can enjoy a range of events and workshops throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Dukes is an open-air theatre located in North-West England. It offers a unique performance space that allows audiences to enjoy productions in an outdoor setting. The theatre is known for hosting a variety of shows, including plays and musicals, catering to diverse tastes. Visitors can expect a vibrant atmosphere, particularly during the warmer months when performances are held outdoors.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0491, -2.7966
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Lancaster, unparished area
- Postcode
- LA1 1QE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lancaster and Wyre
- Phone
- 01524 598500
- Nearest railway station
- Lancaster — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Tuesday - Saturday from 10:30am; closed Monday; Sunday from 11am
- Official site
- www.dukes-lancaster.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q5312719 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Dukes?
- The Dukes is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA1 1QE), in the parish of Lancaster, unparished area.
- What is The Dukes?
- The Dukes — a open-air theatre in england north west.
- How do I get to The Dukes?
- The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA1 1QE.
- Is The Dukes a protected site?
- Yes — The Dukes is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to The Dukes?
- The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA1 1QE.