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The Great Britain Guide

Theatres · North West England

The Old Laundry Theatre

In or near Hawkshead.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

The Old Laundry Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

The Old John Peel Inn, Bowness-on-Windermere - geograph.org.uk - 6895067

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Windermere · 1.9 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

The Old Laundry Theatre is a working theatre in North-West England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 1.9 km away. Postcode area LA23.

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Official information

The Old Laundry Theatre, now known as The Victoria Wood Theatre, is an intimate venue located in Bowness, offering a variety of performances including theatre, music, and comedy. It serves as a cultural hub in the Lake District, showcasing both local talent and touring productions.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Old Laundry Theatre is a theatre located in Windermere and Bowness, North-West England, postcode LA23. It is situated within a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) designated for the River Eden and its tributaries.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.3652, -2.9193
Parish
Windermere and Bowness
Postcode
LA23 3BX
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Phone
+44 15394 40872
Nearest railway station
Windermere1.9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Old Laundry Theatre?
The Old Laundry Theatre is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA23 3BX), in the parish of Windermere and Bowness.
What is The Old Laundry Theatre?
The Old Laundry Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Old Laundry Theatre?
The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA23 3BX.
Is The Old Laundry Theatre a protected site?
Yes — The Old Laundry Theatre is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to The Old Laundry Theatre?
The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA23 3BX.