Tyne Theatre and Opera House, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Facts and practical information
The Tyne Theatre and Opera House is a theatre in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is a Grade I listed building, rated "in the top 4% of listed buildings" by English Heritage and is afforded a three star rating by the Theatres Trust, "a very fine theatre of the highest theatrical and architectural quality". It opened in 1867 as the Tyne Theatre and Opera House, designed by the Newcastle upon Tyne architecture practice of William Parnell. The backstage area was damaged by fire in 1985, with subsequent rebuilding restoring the Victorian stage machinery. ()
Opened: 23 September 1867 (157 years ago)Capacity: 1100Coordinates: 54°58'14"N, 1°37'16"W
Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
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- Light rail
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Bus
- Calculate routeClayton Street West 3 min walk
- Calculate routeCentral Station - Westgate Road 5 min walk
- Calculate routeNewcastle Coach Station 6 min walk
- Calculate routeCentral Station 5 min walk
- Calculate routeSt. James 7 min walk
- Calculate routeSt James 7 min walk
- Calculate routeMonument 9 min walk
- Calculate routeNewcastle 6 min walk
- Calculate routeManors 16 min walk
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Tyne Theatre and Opera House?
Nearby attractions include Morden Tower, Newcastle upon Tyne (2 min walk), O2 Academy Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne (3 min walk), St Mary's Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne (3 min walk), Newcastle Arts Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne (4 min walk).
How to get to Tyne Theatre and Opera House by public transport?
The nearest stations to Tyne Theatre and Opera House:
Bus
Light rail
Train
Bus
- Clayton Street West • Lines: 1, 97 (3 min walk)
- Central Station - Westgate Road • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)
Light rail
- Central Station • Lines: Green, Yellow (5 min walk)
- St. James • Lines: Yellow (7 min walk)
Train
- Newcastle (6 min walk)
- Manors (16 min walk)
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