Open-air theatres Β· South East England
Tower Theatre
In or near Sandgate.
theatre in Folkestone, England, in the former garrison church of Shorncliffe Camp barracks

David Anstiss β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 hβ2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone West Β· 1.5 km
About
Tower Theatre is a open-air theatre located in england south east. A British open-air theatre presenting summer-season productions in a garden, park, ruin or natural amphitheatre setting. theatre in Folkestone, England, in the former garrison church of Shorncliffe Camp barracks
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Tower Theatre is an open-air theatre located in South-East England. It is owned by the Folkestone & Hythe Operatic & Dramatic Society. The venue hosts a variety of performances, providing an outdoor setting for theatrical productions. Visitors can expect a unique experience under the sky, enjoying the arts in a distinctively casual atmosphere.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0793, 1.1345
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Sandgate
- Postcode
- CT20 3HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone West β 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7829741 (CC0)
Other places nearby

Sir John Moore Memorial
Memorials & monuments Β· 0.1 km

Martello Tower No. 7
Historic houses Β· 0.5 km

Shorncliffe Redoubt
Historic houses Β· 0.6 km

Shorncliffe Redoubt
Archaeological sites Β· 0.6 km

Shorncliffe Military Cemetery
Cemeteries Β· 0.6 km

Martello Tower No. 6
Historic houses Β· 0.7 km

Other People's Photographs Bybrook Way
Public art & sculpture Β· 0.7 km

Shorncliffe Lodge
Historic houses Β· 0.8 km

Sandgate Beach
Beaches Β· 0.8 km

Memorial To Sir John Moore
Memorials & monuments Β· 0.8 km

Hattie Jacques
Memorials & monuments Β· 0.8 km

Martello Tower No. 9
Historic houses Β· 0.9 km
Nearby
Memorials & monuments Β· South East England
Sir John Moore Memorial
Sir John Moore Memorial β a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Historic houses Β· South East England
Martello Tower No. 7
Martello Tower No. 7 β a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Historic houses Β· South East England
Shorncliffe Redoubt
Shorncliffe Redoubt β a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Archaeological sites Β· South East England
Shorncliffe Redoubt
Shorncliffe Redoubt β archaeological in england south east.
π· 5Cemeteries Β· South East England
Shorncliffe Military Cemetery
Shorncliffe Military Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
Historic houses Β· South East England
Martello Tower No. 6
Martello Tower No. 6 β a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Tower Theatre
Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tower Theatre?
- Tower Theatre is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT20 3HL), in the parish of Sandgate.
- What is Tower Theatre?
- theatre in Folkestone, England, in the former garrison church of Shorncliffe Camp barracks
- How do I get to Tower Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone West, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT20 3HL.
- Who owns Tower Theatre?
- Tower Theatre is owned by Folkestone & Hythe Operatic & Dramatic Society.
- Is Tower Theatre a protected site?
- Yes β Tower Theatre is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Tower Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone West, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT20 3HL.