Congress Theatre, Eastbourne

Name: Congress Theatre
Address: Eastbourne, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1323 412000

#16 among attractions in Eastbourne

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Facts and practical information

The Congress Theatre is a Grade II* listed, purpose built, modern theatre and conference venue in the seaside town of Eastbourne, East Sussex. It is one of the largest theatres in southern England, with seating capacity of 1,689. The theatre was designed by Bryan and Norman Westwood Architects and built in 1963. The theatre underwent major refurbishment in 2019, to reveal a bright and contemporary look, whilst fully maintaining the character of the original design. Shows include touring West End theatre, ballet, opera, comedy and live music. ()

Opened: 1963 (61 years ago)Capacity: 1689Coordinates: 50°45'46"N, 0°17'0"E

Address

Eastbourne United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1323 412000

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Day trips

Congress Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Towner Gallery, Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club, Redoubt Fortress, Eastbourne Bandstand.

~1820 ftNW
Museum
Towner Gallery, Eastbourne
9 min walk • Nestled in the coastal town of Eastbourne, the Towner Gallery stands as a beacon of contemporary art in the South of England. This modern art gallery, located in East Sussex, offers a dynamic collection of modern British art and hosts an array of temporary exhibitions...
~550 ftN
Sport, Sport venue
Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club, Eastbourne
3 min walk • The Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club is a tennis complex in Eastbourne, United Kingdom. The complex is the host of the annual ATP and WTA Tour tournament called the Nature Valley International. The stadium court has a capacity of 8,000 people.
1.1 miNE
History museum, Museum, Georgian architecture
Redoubt Fortress, Eastbourne
28 min walk • Eastbourne Redoubt is a circular coastal defence fort at Eastbourne, East Sussex, on the south coast of England. It was built in 1805 as part of the British anti-invasion preparations during the Napoleonic Wars. The building is now owned by the local authority and is open to the public.
~1540 ftNE
Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
Eastbourne Bandstand, Eastbourne
8 min walk • The Eastbourne Bandstand is a bandstand on the seafront of the East Sussex coastal town of Eastbourne, with an attached colonnade and viewing decks. Built in 1935 to the designs of the Borough Council Engineer, Leslie Rosevere.
1.7 miNE
50°46'49"N • 0°18'40"E
Fort Fun, Eastbourne
44 min walk • Theme park, Amusement park
0.4 miNW
City hall
Eastbourne Town Hall, Eastbourne
12 min walk • Eastbourne Town Hall is a municipal building in Grove Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England. The town hall, which is the meeting place of Eastbourne Borough Council, is a Grade II listed building.
~1680 ftNW
Church
South Street Free Church, Eastbourne
9 min walk • South Street Free Church is a church in the centre of Eastbourne, a town and seaside resort in the English county of East Sussex.
~1800 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Our Lady of Ransom Church, Eastbourne
9 min walk • Our Lady of Ransom Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in Eastbourne, East Sussex. It was founded as a mission in 1869, built from 1900 to 1903, and had extensions completed in 1926.
1 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
The Lamb, Eastbourne
26 min walk • The Lamb Theatre is a fringe theatre, situated above the Lamb Inn in Old Town, Eastbourne. The first pub theatre in Eastbourne, it hosts a range of performance events at Eastbourne's oldest pub.
0.6 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne
16 min walk • The Royal Hippodrome Theatre is a theatre in Eastbourne which dates back to 1883 making it the oldest theatre in the town. It was designed and built for the theatre manager and impresario George Beaumont Loveday by the eminent theatre architect C J Phipps.
0.5 miNE
Piers and boardwalks
Eastbourne Pier, Eastbourne
14 min walk • Eastbourne Pier is a seaside pleasure pier in Eastbourne, East Sussex, on the south coast of England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Congress Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Eastbourne Theatres, Eastbourne (1 min walk), Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne (3 min walk), Eastbourne Heritage Centre, Eastbourne (3 min walk), St Saviour's Church, Eastbourne (6 min walk).

How to get to Congress Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Congress Theatre:

Bus

Winter Gardens • Lines: 3 (2 min walk)
Grand Hotel • Lines: 3 (3 min walk)

Train

Eastbourne (13 min walk)