Museums · South West England
The Thekla
In or near Bristol.
The Thekla — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Princes Wharf · 0.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Thekla is a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The Thekla is a unique floating live music venue and nightclub located in Bristol's harbour. Originally a German cargo ship, it hosts a variety of events including concerts and club nights, showcasing a diverse range of musical acts.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Thekla is a museum located in South-West England. It is notable for its unique setting on a former cargo ship, reflecting the region's maritime heritage. The venue often hosts various cultural events and exhibitions.
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Background
Architecture
Built in Yard No. 185, Thekla was launched on 12 July 1958 by Büsumer-Schiffswerft W & E Sielaff at Büsum, Schleswig-Holstein for the Schepers family of Haren/Ems. One of the last riveted ships to be produced (the hulls of metal ships have long been made by welding plates), she measured 424 gross registered tons and had a deadweight tonnage of 718 tons. Her overall length is 52.77 m and breadth 8.82 m, with a 3.21 m draft. With a single screw propulsion, she was powered by a 300 bhp diesel engine made by Bohn & Kähler, Kiel. During her trading life, she remained on the ship register of Haren/Ems, passing in ownership from Johann Schepers to Josef Schôning and then Bernhard Schepers but with…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4492, -2.5952
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS1 4RB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Phone
- 0117 929 3301
- Established
- 1984
- Nearest railway station
- Princes Wharf — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Club nights every Thu-Sat 10pm–3am; open on gig nights as per ticket times.
- Official site
- www.theklabristol.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: The Thekla (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Thekla?
- The Thekla is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 4RB), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is The Thekla?
- The Thekla — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Thekla?
- The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS1 4RB.
- When was The Thekla built?
- Built or established in 1984.
- Is The Thekla a protected site?
- Yes — The Thekla is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Thekla?
- The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 4RB.