Athenaeum Centre Talk & Tour

The Athenaeum is Wiltshire’s Oldest Working Theatre built in 1857 with a rich history for the site that predates the current building.
This walking tour covers the main rooms of the building, plus the cellars, lighting box and stage. The tour includes steps which may not be accessible for all.
A commentary on the history of the building and its features is given on the route. Access to some areas is subject to availability on the day. There will be a display of archive documents and photos in the gallery.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 14 September:

1400-1500

Location & directions

18-20 High Street, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9AE

Directions:

The Ath is right in the middle of town on the High Street and approximately 100 yards west of our only set of traffic lights. Park in the Central Car Park off Station Road and walk through Three Horseshoes Walk (shopping centre) to the Market Place and turn right.

Contact on day:

Andrew Frostick

Telephone number:

+441985216187

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

To book please contact [email protected]

Booking contact name:

Warminster Council

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

02 Jun 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

14 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Ramp available to side door leading through corridor to lift for first floor function room. Disabled access further down corridor to the front auditorium and disabled toilet. No wheelchair access to cellars.

Additional information

Visitors can view archive documents before and after the tour which will head round the building 2pm prompt. There is only one tour.

Max no of people per tour:

12

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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