Swan Theatre, Worcester

Name: Swan Theatre
Address: The Moors, Worcester, WR1 3ED, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1905 726969

#12 among attractions in Worcester

Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater, Entertainment

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Facts and practical information

The Swan Theatre is a theatre currently run by the Worcester Theatres Charitable Trust in Worcester, England. It is the official residence of the Worcester Repertory Company, Swan Youth Theatre and Young Rep. It stages drama, music, dance and spoken word as well as being hired out to local, regional and national amateur groups. It was built in 1965 and was designed by Henry Gorst. The Swan Theatre was built a decade after the demolition of the Worcester Theatre Royal, which was condemned due to fire damage. ()

Coordinates: 52°11'49"N, 2°13'43"W

Address

The MoorsWorcester WR1 3ED United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1905 726969

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

Nearby attractions include: Crowngate Shopping Centre, Worcester Cathedral, Worcester Racecourse, Worcester Guildhall.

~1770 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Crowngate Shopping Centre, Worcester
9 min walk • Crowngate Worcester is a shopping centre in Worcester, England, built in part on the historic site of the Worcester Blackfriars monastery, and replacing the former Blackfriars shopping centre.
0.7 miSE
Medieval building with King John's tomb
Worcester Cathedral, Worcester
17 min walk • Worcester Cathedral, standing proudly in the heart of Worcester, England, is a magnificent example of medieval ecclesiastical architecture. This imposing structure, officially known as the Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary the Virgin of Worcester, dates...
~1320 ftNW
Horse track, Sport venue, Gambling
Worcester Racecourse, Worcester
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Worcester, England, Worcester Racecourse is a premier destination for sports enthusiasts and casual tourists alike. Known colloquially as "Pitchcroft", this picturesque venue is one of the oldest racecourses in the United...
0.5 miSE
City hall, Historical place
Worcester Guildhall, Worcester
13 min walk • The Worcester Guildhall is a municipal building in the High Street, Worcester, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
0.8 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
The Commandery, Worcester
21 min walk • The Commandery is a historic building open to visitors and located in the city of Worcester, England. It opened as a museum in 1977 and was for a while the only museum in England dedicated solely to the Civil Wars.
~1410 ftE
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, Worcester
7 min walk • The Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum is an art gallery and local museum in Worcester, the county town of Worcestershire, England.
0.8 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museum of Royal Worcester, Worcester
20 min walk • The Museum of Royal Worcester is a ceramics museum located in the Royal Worcester porcelain factory's former site in Worcester, England.
0.6 miSE
City wall
Worcester city walls, Worcester
15 min walk • Worcester's city walls are a sequence of defensive structures built around the city of Worcester in England between the 1st and 17th centuries. The first walls to be built around Worcester were constructed by the Romans.
0.7 miN
Scenic walking areas, Playground, Park
Gheluvelt Park, Worcester
19 min walk • Gheluvelt Park is a public park in Worcester, England, which opened on 17 June 1922 to commemorate the Worcestershire Regiment's 2nd Battalion after their part in Battle of Gheluvelt, a World War I battle that took place on 31 October 1914 in Gheluvelt, Belgium.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Greyfriars, Worcester
16 min walk • Greyfriars, Worcester is a Grade I listed building in Worcester, England.
0.5 miSE
Church, Gothic architecture, Georgian architecture
St Swithun's Church, Worcester
12 min walk • St Swithun's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the city of Worcester, Worcestershire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Swan Theatre?

Nearby attractions include The Infirmary, Worcester (4 min walk), The Hive, Worcester (7 min walk), Worcester Racecourse, Worcester (7 min walk), Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, Worcester (7 min walk).

How to get to Swan Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Swan Theatre:

Bus

Crowngate Bus Station Stand N • Lines: 32, 32B, 332 (8 min walk)
Crowngate Bus Station (8 min walk)

Train

Worcester Foregate Street (9 min walk)
Worcester Shrub Hill (21 min walk)