Theatres · South Wales
Gwyn Hall
Gwyn Hall — Grade II listed building-listed theatre in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Gwyn Hall is a Grade II listed building-listed theatre in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 11829). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
The Gwyn Hall was previously a four-storey Victorian theatre in the town centre of Neath, Wales. Following a fire in 2007 it was substantially rebuilt, retaining its facade but moving the theatre to the ground floor, with flexible seating configurations. The third floor houses a cinema pod and a third screen for films with retractable seating. In addition, a glass atrium cafe was added to the frontage which was previously the car park.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Gwyn Hall was previously a four-storey Victorian theatre in the town centre of Neath, Wales. Following a fire in 2007 it was substantially rebuilt, retaining its facade but moving the theatre to the ground floor, with flexible seating configurations. The third floor houses a cinema pod and a third screen for films with retractable seating. In addition, a glass atrium cafe was added to the frontage which was previously the car park.
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Background
History
Gwyn Hall was originally built in 1887 on land given by Howel Gwyn. The theatre was built by English architect John Norton at a cost of £6,000, who had also built the church, St David's, which sits on the other side of the road. The completion of the building was commemorated by the unveiling of a statue of Howel Gwyn outside the hall by Sir John Dillwyn-Llewellyn, 1st Baronet on 26 September 1888. The positioning of the statue caused controversy at the time as it was thought that it would interfere with traffic. Subsequently, in 1967, the statue was moved to its present position in the nearby Victoria Gardens. The building was used as a music hall and also served as a meeting place for…
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- Coordinates
- 51.6628, -3.8041
- District
- Neath Port Talbot
- Parish
- Neath
- Postcode
- SA11 1DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Neath and Swansea East
- Established
- 1887
- Official site
- www.gwynhall.com
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gwyn Hall?
- Gwyn Hall is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA11 1DT), in the parish of Neath.
- When was Gwyn Hall built?
- Built or established in 1887.
- Who owns Gwyn Hall?
- Gwyn Hall is owned by Neath Port Talbot Council.
- Is Gwyn Hall a listed building?
- Gwyn Hall is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- How do I get to Gwyn Hall?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SA11 1DT. It sits within the Neath and Swansea East parliamentary constituency.