Theatres · East of England
Theatre, Thetford
Theatre, Thetford — Grade II listed building-listed theatre in england-east, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Theatre, Thetford is a Grade II listed building-listed theatre in england-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1297788). 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
Details THETFORD TL8683 WHITE HART STREET 617-1/5/161 (South East side) 10/03/71 No.14 (Formerly Listed as: WHITE HART STREET (South East side) Nos.14 AND 16) GV II Used as a theatre and shop until 1833, then 2 houses and shop, converted to offices late C20. Mid C18. Flint and clunch with a painted gault brick facade added late C18. Slate roof. 2 storeys with a third in the attic. 3-bay facade with rusticated quoins. Late C18 shop front to left consisting of a C20 door and an original display window with 4 panes in 4 tiers. Upper central panes hinged. Right and left are fluted pilaster strips rising to modillion cornice and hood. 2 sashes right with 6/6 glazing bars, replaced. Right-hand sash formerly a door. 3 similar sashes first floor. Parapet conceals gabled roof, hipped at front. One central 2-light casement flanked by a blind window right and left. Rear of flint. Wall stack to south and 2 further stacks on ridge and south roof slope. INTERIOR: stick baluster staircase with ramped and wreathed handrail. First-floor front room with high coved ceiling associated with theatre use: plaster cornice of fruit and swags. Listing NGR: TL8694983246 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 384839 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Theatre in Thetford, located in the East of England, is a Grade II listed building. This designation highlights its architectural significance and heritage value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4153, 0.7475
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Thetford
- Postcode
- IP24 1AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Opening
- Apr 01-Sep 30 Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; Jan 01-Mar 31 Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00; Dec 26 off
- Official site
- www.ancienthouse.norfolk.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q32676324 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Theatre, Thetford?
- Theatre, Thetford is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP24 1AA), in the parish of Thetford.
- Is Theatre, Thetford a listed building?
- Theatre, Thetford is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- How do I get to Theatre, Thetford?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP24 1AA. It sits within the South West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.