Lancaster Grand Theatre

Lancaster Grand Theatre first opened in 1782 and was known simply as "The Theatre, Lancaster". In 1884 the building was altered and renamed 'The Athenaeum' and it was under this name that the Theatre was badly damaged by fire in 1908. Rebuilt in the same year, it re-opened under its present name. Apart from this rebuilding period, the Theatre has been in continuous use for 200 years.

Guided tours of the interior offer the chance of sighting the reputed ghost of actress Sarah Siddons.

Opening Times

Box Office 1 Jan 2010 - 31 Dec 2010

* Box Office: 01524 64695 - Open Monday – Saturday 10am – 3pm

Road Directions

Morecambe, Lancaster and the Lune Valley is located in Lancashire, in the Northwest of England.
Exit the M6 Motorway at Junction 34 and follow signs for Lancaster. Join the one way system (Caton Road) and pass small retail park on left on approach to traffic lights. Turn left following signs for Lancaster City Centre.

Public Transport Directions

The nearest train station is Lancaster which is only a 5 minute walk from Lancaster Visitor Information Centre, just outside the city centre. The station is on the West Coast Mainline with regular mainline Virgin services to London & South and Glasgow & North. Local services include a regular service to Morecambe. For more information call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950 or visit nationalrail.co.uk.

The nearest bus station is Lancaster which is less than a 5 minute walk from the central pedestrianised shopping areas of St Nicholas' Arcade and Marketgate. Local, regional and national services are available. For further information contact traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit traveline.org.uk.