Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge

Name: Cambridge Arts Theatre
Address: Cambridge, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1223 353013

#53 among attractions in Cambridge

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Cambridge Arts Theatre is a 666-seat theatre on Peas Hill and St Edward's Passage in central Cambridge, England. The theatre presents a varied mix of drama, dance, opera and pantomime. It attracts some of the highest-quality touring productions in the country, as well as many shows direct from, or prior to, seasons in the West End. Its annual Christmas pantomime is an established tradition in the city. From 1969 to 1985, the theatre was also home to the Cambridge Theatre Company, a renowned national touring company. The Cambridge Arts Theatre was founded in 1936 by the famous Cambridge economist and statesman John Maynard Keynes. ()

Capacity: 666Coordinates: 52°12'17"N, 0°7'8"E

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MarketCambridge United Kingdom

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+44 1223 353013

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Cambridge Arts Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Petty Cury, King's College Chapel, Market Street, Church of St Mary the Great.

~370 ftNE
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Petty Cury, Cambridge
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~550 ftW
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~520 ftN
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~270 ftNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
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~390 ftE
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~360 ftN
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~290 ftSW
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~260 ftSE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge
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~520 ftNE
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Holy Trinity Church, Cambridge
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~600 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Natural history museum
Museum of Zoology, Cambridge
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Cambridge Arts Theatre open?

Cambridge Arts Theatre is open:

Monday 7:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 7:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 7:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 7:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 3 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Cambridge Arts Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Cambridge Guildhall, Cambridge (1 min walk), Peas Hill, Cambridge (1 min walk), St Edward King and Martyr, Cambridge (1 min walk), Wheeler Street, Cambridge (1 min walk).

How to get to Cambridge Arts Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cambridge Arts Theatre:

Bus

Corpus Christi Col • Lines: 199 (4 min walk)
St Andrew's Street S1 • Lines: Citi 1 (4 min walk)

Train

Cambridge (28 min walk)