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Plymouth Arena

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Plymouth Arena is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
2 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Plymouth · 1.2 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Plymouth Arena is a working theatre in South-West England. The site is within the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Plymouth Sutton and Devonport parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 1.2 km away. Postcode area PL1.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Plymouth Arena (known as Plymouth Pavilions until 2026) is an entertainment and sports complex in Plymouth, Devon, England. It is used as an entertainment venue and also for corporate hire. The venue is built on the site of the former Millbay railway station that is directly opposite the Duke of Cornwall Hotel. The granite pillars which can be seen outside the main entrance were once the gate posts to the station.

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Background

Description

The Plymouth Pavilions Arena has a standing capacity of 4,000 and a seated capacity of 2,500. In 2012 that record was matched by Gary Barlow, selling out in just under one hour. The Plymouth Pavilions has its own box office and ticketing platform for Ticketing purchases, this is called The Ticket Store. As of 2018 Plymouth Pavilions launched 'Pavilions Introduces', an intimate academy sized gig night for established and upcoming south west talent. The first night featured the South Wests Land of the Giants with support from London-based band Tankus The Henge. Since then the platform has also had bands such as Mad Dog McRea, The Busketeers, The Native and many more local acts. {|…

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Coordinates
50.3684, -4.1502
District
Plymouth
Parish
Plymouth, unparished area
Postcode
PL1 3LT
Parliamentary constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
Established
1991
Nearest railway station
Plymouth1.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Plymouth Arena?
Plymouth Arena is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL1 3LT), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
When was Plymouth Arena built?
Built or established in 1991.
Who owns Plymouth Arena?
Plymouth Arena is owned by Plymouth Pavilions Ltd.
Is Plymouth Arena a protected site?
Yes — Plymouth Arena is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Plymouth Arena?
The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL1 3LT.