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Open-air theatres Β· South East England

Pleasure Gardens Theatre

In or near Sandgate.

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Pleasure Gardens Theatre β€” a open-air theatre in england south east.

Temporary closure of Sandgate Road - geograph.org.uk - 4540194

John Baker β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Folkestone Central Β· 0.7 km

About

Pleasure Gardens Theatre is a open-air theatre located in england south east. A British open-air theatre presenting summer-season productions in a garden, park, ruin or natural amphitheatre setting. historic theatre in Folkestone

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2025

Imagery Β© Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Pleasure Gardens Theatre is an open-air theatre located in South-East England. This venue offers a unique experience with performances set against a natural backdrop. Visitors can expect a range of theatrical productions during the warmer months, utilising the outdoor setting to enhance the atmosphere. The theatre is a notable cultural spot in the region, contributing to the local arts scene.

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Coordinates
51.0770, 1.1700
County
Kent
Parish
Folkestone
Postcode
CT20 2RR
Parliamentary constituency
Folkestone and Hythe
Nearest railway station
Folkestone Central β€” 0.7 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Other People's Photographs Augusta Gardens

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Public art & sculpture Β· South East England

Other People's Photographs Clifton Gardens

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Public art & sculpture Β· South East England

Other People's Photographs Clifton Road

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Hotels Β· South East England

10 to 12

10 to 12 β€” a hotel in england south east.

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Public art & sculpture Β· South East England

Folk Stones

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National landscapes (AONB) Β· South East England

We Could Have Been Anything That We Wanted To Be

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Where to eat & stay near Pleasure Gardens Theatre

Places to stay

Looking west-southwest across Castle Hill Avenue - geograph.org.uk - 4838966πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South East England

10 to 12

10 to 12 β€” a hotel in england south east.

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Hotels Β· South East England

Best Western Plus Burlington Hotel

Best Western Plus Burlington Hotel β€” a hotel in england south east. Brand: Best Western Plus.

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Grand Burstin Hotel

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Hostels Β· South East England

Cherry Garden B&B

Cherry Garden B&B β€” a hostel in england south east.

Folkestone, Little Switzerland Campsite - geograph.org.uk - 2261625πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South East England

Little Switzerland

Little Switzerland β€” a campsite in england south east.

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Folkstone Camping and Caravan Club Site

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Free↗ campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk

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The Samuel Peto

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The Martello Public House

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Hythe High Street, Elizabeth Jane and Alexander Fleming - geograph.org.uk - 5258067πŸ“· 5

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The White Hart Inn

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Historic pubs Β· South East England

Dukes Head Inn

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Five Bells sign - geograph.org.uk - 6478972πŸ“· 5

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The Five Bells

The Five Bells in England South East, United Kingdom.

β†— fivebellsbrabourne.co.uk
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The Swingate Inn, Namaste Curry House

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pleasure Gardens Theatre?
Pleasure Gardens Theatre is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT20 2RR), in the parish of Folkestone.
What is Pleasure Gardens Theatre?
Pleasure Gardens Theatre β€” a open-air theatre in england south east.
How do I get to Pleasure Gardens Theatre?
The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 0.7 km away. The nearest town is Sandgate. Drivers can use postcode CT20 2RR.
Is Pleasure Gardens Theatre a protected site?
Yes β€” Pleasure Gardens Theatre is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Pleasure Gardens Theatre?
The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT20 2RR.