Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock

Name: Palace Theatre
Address: 9 Green Street, Kilmarnock, United Kingdom

#3 among attractions in Kilmarnock

Concerts and shows, Town, Theater

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The Palace Theatre in Kilmarnock was originally opened as a corn exchange in 1863 and converted to a theatre in 1903. The red-sandstone Italianate tower, by James Ingram, dominates the cross at London Road and Green Street. ()

Coordinates: 55°36'35"N, 4°29'40"W

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9 Green StreetKilmarnock United Kingdom

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Dean Castle, Dick Institute, Burns Monument Centre, Laigh Kirk.

1 miNE
Wooded park around 14th century castle
Dean Castle, Kilmarnock
27 min walk • Dean Castle is situated in the Dean Castle Country Park in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It was the stronghold for the Boyd Family, who were lords of Kilmarnock for over 400 years.
~1070 ftSE
Specialty museum, Library, Museum
Dick Institute, Kilmarnock
6 min walk • The Dick Institute is a museum and library in Kilmarnock, Scotland. It is an important cultural venue in the south-west of Scotland, featuring the largest museum and art gallery space in Ayrshire as well as the central library for East Ayrshire.
~1520 ftNE
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Burns Monument Centre, Kilmarnock
8 min walk • The Burns Monument in Kay Park, Kilmarnock, Scotland, commemorates the poet Robert Burns. It is located at an elevated position within Kay Park, to the east of Kilmarnock Town Centre. The monument was opened in 1879, and is a category B listed building. In 2004 a fire destroyed part of the monument.
~600 ftW
Church
Laigh Kirk, Kilmarnock
3 min walk • The Laigh Kirk is a church in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland.
~1780 ftNE
Park
Kay Park, Kilmarnock
9 min walk • Kay Park is a 30 acres park in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland. The money for its purchase was bequeathed to the town of Kilmarnock by former native insurance broker Alexander Kay who died in Glasgow in January 1866.
0.5 miSW
Park
Howard Park, Kilmarnock
13 min walk • Howard Park is a public park in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It was previously known as Barbadoes Green. The roots of Kilmarnock Football Club may be traced back to the park.
~850 ftE
Memorial
Kilmarnock War Memorial, Kilmarnock
5 min walk • The Kilmarnock War Memorial is a war memorial located in Kilmarnock Scotland. Built in 1927, it pays tribute to all those who fought in the First World War, Second World War, Korean War & the Northern Ireland Conflict.
~840 ftN
Bridge
Kilmarnock railway viaduct, Kilmarnock
5 min walk • Kilmarnock railway viaduct, known locally as The Viaduct, is a railway viaduct crossing the town centre of Kilmarnock, and was constructed between 1843–1850. The bridge begins at Kilmarnock railway station and leads to destinations in England.
~1890 ftS
55°36'17"N • 4°29'52"W
Galleon Leisure Centre, Kilmarnock
10 min walk • Outdoor activities
~1760 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Kings Theatre, Kilmarnock
9 min walk • The Kings Theatre was a theatre and latterly a cinema in the town of Kilmarnock in what is now East Ayrshire. The Kings Theatre opened in Titchfield Street in October 1904.
0.7 miSW
Football, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Rugby Park, Kilmarnock
18 min walk • Rugby Park, also known as The BBSP Stadium Rugby Park for sponsorship reasons, is a football stadium situated in the Scottish town of Kilmarnock. It was first used in 1899 and is the home of Kilmarnock F.C. Rugby Park has also been used for concerts, with Elton John playing to 15,000 in a first for the venue.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Palace Theatre?

Nearby attractions include King Street, Kilmarnock (3 min walk), Laigh Kirk, Kilmarnock (3 min walk), Kilmarnock railway viaduct, Kilmarnock (5 min walk), Kilmarnock War Memorial, Kilmarnock (5 min walk).

How to get to Palace Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palace Theatre:

Bus

Kilmarnock Bus Station (2 min walk)

Train

Kilmarnock (7 min walk)