Open-air theatres · South West England
The Playhouse
In or near Brockworth.
The Playhouse — a open-air theatre in england west midlands.
Terry Jacombs — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa · 1.8 km
About
The Playhouse is a open-air theatre located in england west midlands. A British open-air theatre presenting summer-season productions in a garden, park, ruin or natural amphitheatre setting. theatre in Cheltenham, England
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Playhouse is an open-air theatre located in the West Midlands, established in 1945. It offers a unique venue for performances, leveraging its outdoor setting to enhance the theatrical experience. The theatre hosts a variety of productions, catering to diverse audiences throughout the warmer months.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8968, -2.0741
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cheltenham
- Parish
- Cheltenham, unparished area
- Postcode
- GL53 7HJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cheltenham
- Established
- 1945
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa — 1.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7757456 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Playhouse?
- The Playhouse is in Gloucestershire, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode GL53 7HJ), in the parish of Cheltenham, unparished area.
- What is The Playhouse?
- The Playhouse — a open-air theatre in england west midlands.
- How do I get to The Playhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 1.8 km away. The nearest town is Brockworth. Drivers can use postcode GL53 7HJ.
- When was The Playhouse built?
- Built or established in 1945.
- Is The Playhouse a protected site?
- Yes — The Playhouse is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Playhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL53 7HJ.