Theatres · North West England
The Old Laundry Theatre
In or near Hawkshead.
The Old Laundry Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

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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.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3652, -2.9193
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Windermere and Bowness
- Postcode
- LA23 3BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Phone
- +44 15394 40872
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere — 1.9 km
- Official site
- www.oldlaundrytheatre.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w404073176 (ODbL)
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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.