Theatres · North West England
The John Peel Theatre
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The John Peel Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wigton · 0.4 km
- Paid entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The John Peel Theatre is a working theatre in the Scottish Lowlands. The site is within the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wigton, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area CA7.
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Official information
The John Peel Theatre is a community theatre in Wigton, Cumbria, known for hosting a variety of live performances and events. It features comfortable seating and a licensed bar, creating a welcoming atmosphere for visitors. The theatre is run by volunteers and has been entertaining the local community for over seventy years.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The John Peel Theatre is a theatre located in Wigton, in the Scottish Lowlands. It is situated within the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), which is also designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and a RAMSAR site.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8262, -3.1606
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Wigton
- Postcode
- CA7 9BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Phone
- 01697 424624
- Nearest railway station
- Wigton — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.wigtontheatre.org
Sources
- osm: n6698148010 (ODbL)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is The John Peel Theatre?
- The John Peel Theatre is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 9BA), in the parish of Wigton.
- What is The John Peel Theatre?
- The John Peel Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The John Peel Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Wigton, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA7 9BA.
- Is The John Peel Theatre a protected site?
- Yes — The John Peel Theatre is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The John Peel Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Wigton, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 9BA.