Theatres · South East England
The Peter Cushing
In or near Chestfield.
The Peter Cushing in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whitstable · 0.7 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Peter Cushing is a cinema or movie theatre in England South East, United Kingdom. Britain's listed cinemas span Edwardian picture palaces, Art Deco super-cinemas of the 1930s, and the surviving independent neighbourhood houses.
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Official information
The Whitstable Community Museum & Gallery showcases the local history of Whitstable, including its maritime heritage, fishing, and shipbuilding. Visitors can explore various exhibits, including an 1830 locomotive and personal items belonging to actor Peter Cushing.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Swale SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
- Ramsar wetland: The Swale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Peter Cushing is a theatre located in South-East England. It is named after the renowned British actor Peter Cushing, known for his roles in horror films and the Star Wars franchise. The theatre hosts a variety of performances and events, contributing to the cultural landscape of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3565, 1.0241
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT5 1DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Phone
- 01227 264742
- Nearest railway station
- Whitstable — 0.7 km
- Opening
- All year on Thursday to Saturday from 10.30am to 4.30pm; school holidays Wednesday to Saturday 10.30am to 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.whitstablemuseum.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q41104000 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Peter Cushing?
- The Peter Cushing is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT5 1DB), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is The Peter Cushing?
- The Peter Cushing in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Peter Cushing?
- The nearest railway station is Whitstable, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT5 1DB.
- Who owns The Peter Cushing?
- The Peter Cushing is owned by J D Wetherspoon.
- Is The Peter Cushing a protected site?
- Yes — The Peter Cushing is part of the The Swale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Peter Cushing?
- The nearest railway station is Whitstable, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT5 1DB.