Open-air theatres · North West England
Upfront Puppet Theatre
In or near Skelton.
Upfront Puppet Theatre — a open-air theatre in scotland lowlands.
Eirian Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 8.4 km
- Free entry
About
Upfront Puppet Theatre is a open-air theatre located in scotland lowlands. A British open-air theatre presenting summer-season productions in a garden, park, ruin or natural amphitheatre setting. theatre in Penrith, England, rebuilt in 2012 on the site of an old yeoman’s barn
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Official information
Upfront Puppet Theatre is a versatile venue that includes a puppet theatre, art gallery, and music space, all set in converted 17th-century farm buildings. Visitors can enjoy a variety of puppet shows, art exhibitions, and live music events throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Upfront Puppet Theatre is an open-air theatre located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a unique focus on puppetry, offering performances that cater to a variety of audiences. The theatre provides a distinctive cultural experience in a natural setting, making it suitable for families and visitors interested in the arts.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7156, -2.8507
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Skelton
- Postcode
- CA11 9TG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Phone
- 017684 84538
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 8.4 km
- Opening
- Open Wednesday to Sunday 10am – 4.30pm; closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Official site
- www.up-front.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q31940566 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Upfront Puppet Theatre?
- Upfront Puppet Theatre is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 9TG), in the parish of Skelton.
- What is Upfront Puppet Theatre?
- Upfront Puppet Theatre — a open-air theatre in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Upfront Puppet Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 9TG.
- Is Upfront Puppet Theatre a protected site?
- Yes — Upfront Puppet Theatre is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Upfront Puppet Theatre?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 9TG. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.