The Playhouse, Cheltenham

Name: The Playhouse
Address: 47-53 Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7HG, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1242 522852

#11 among attractions in Cheltenham

Top attraction, Concerts and shows, Theater

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Facts and practical information

Cheltenham Playhouse is a community theatre in Cheltenham, United Kingdom. It opened in 1945 as the Civic Playhouse and was run by the Corporation of Cheltenham; it was taken over by volunteers in 1958 who continue to run the operation as a registered charity. It is housed in the former Montpellier Baths and the building dates back to 1806/7, making it one of the two oldest surviving spa buildings in the town. ()

Opened: 1945 (79 years ago)Capacity: 186Coordinates: 51°53'48"N, 2°4'27"W

Address

47-53 Bath RoadCheltenham GL53 7HG United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1242 522852

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Day trips

The Playhouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sandford Parks Lido, Whaddon Road, Cavendish House, The Wilson.

~1440 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Sandford Parks Lido, Cheltenham
7 min walk • Sandford Parks Lido is a Grade II Listed heated outdoor swimming pool in Cheltenham, England. The lido consists of a 50-metre main pool, a children's pool, and paddling pool. The main pool is heated to 26°C and children's pool to 30°C. The lido is open from March until October each year.
0.9 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Whaddon Road, Cheltenham
23 min walk • Whaddon Road, known as the Jonny-Rocks Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is a football stadium in Cheltenham, England. It is the home ground of Cheltenham Town F.C. It has a total capacity of 7,066, with a mixture of seating and terracing.
~1210 ftN
Shopping, Department store
Cavendish House, Cheltenham
6 min walk • Cavendish House is Cheltenham's oldest and leading department store, located on The Promenade. Its establishment was of great significance for Cheltenham's future reputation as a leading shopping centre.
~1150 ftNW
Art gallery, Museum, Shopping
The Wilson, Cheltenham
6 min walk • The Wilson, formerly known as Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum, in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, was opened in 1899. It offers free admission, and has a programme of special exhibitions.
~1820 ftN
Church
Cheltenham Minster, Cheltenham
9 min walk • Cheltenham Minster, St Mary's is a minster and the parish church of Cheltenham.
~1140 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Bars and clubs
Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham
6 min walk • Everyman Theatre is a theatre based in Regent Street, Cheltenham. There are two audtoria in the building - the 675 seat main auditorium and the 60 seat Studio Theatre, originally named The Ralph Richardson Studio after Ralph Richardson.
0.6 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
All Saints' Church, Cheltenham
16 min walk • All Saints Church, Cheltenham, is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Cheltenham. All Saints stands in the Traditional Catholic tradition of the Church of England. As a parish that rejects the ordination of women, it receives alternative episcopal oversight from the Bishop of Ebbsfleet.
~810 ftW
City hall, Historical place, Theater
Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham
4 min walk • Cheltenham Town Hall is an early-20th century assembly rooms in Cheltenham, England. Unlike most town halls, it is a public venue and not the seat of the borough council, which is housed in the nearby Municipal Offices. It is a Grade II listed building.
1 miN
Park
Pittville Park, Cheltenham
26 min walk • The Pittville Pump Room was the last and largest of the spa buildings to be built in Cheltenham. The benefits of Cheltenham's mineral waters had been recognised since 1716, but not until after the arrival of Henry Skillicorne in 1738 did serious exploitation of their potential as an attraction begin.
~1250 ftNW
City hall
Cheltenham Municipal Offices, Cheltenham
7 min walk • The Cheltenham Municipal Offices are a municipal facility on The Promenade, Cheltenham, England. The offices, which are the headquarters of Cheltenham Borough Council, are a Grade II* listed building.
0.4 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Gregory's Church, Cheltenham
11 min walk • St Gregory the Great Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. It was founded in 1809 and rebuilt from 1854 to 1857. It is situated on the corner of St James' Square and Clarence Street. It was designed by Charles Hansom and is a Grade II* listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Playhouse open?

The Playhouse is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 2:30 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to The Playhouse?

Nearby attractions include Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham (4 min walk), Imperial Gardens, Cheltenham (5 min walk), Berkeley Place Surgery, Cheltenham (6 min walk), Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham (6 min walk).

How to get to The Playhouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Playhouse:

Train

Cheltenham Spa (29 min walk)