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The Auditorium


The Victorian Auditorium in the heart of the Centre

     
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One of Warminster's grade II listed buildings
 
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Built in 1857, The Athenaeum is a fine grade II listed building at the heart of the historic market town of Warminster. The Athenaeum has a long and colourful history of use from a literary institution, to a cinema and now a vibrant centre for the community.

The Centre is held in Trust by and for the people of Warminster and is operated by a dedicated team of volunteers. It plays host to a diverse range of community groups, classes and activities within its many rooms. The Victorian auditorium is used by several local drama and dance groups, schools and charities for shows and events.

The Athenaeum is situated on the High Street in Warminster, close to the town centre car park. The central bus station and railway station are within walking distance.

The Athenaeum is situated on the High Street in Warminster, close to the town centre car park. The central bus station and railway station are within walking distance.

  Map to the Atheneaum Centre

The rooms of the Centre are open throughout the day and evening for classes and community activities. For times contact the Information/box office.

The ground floor rooms and auditorium are accessible to wheelchair users. The auditorium has a loop system for the hard of hearing.

The Centre is a no smoking venue.

 

THE ATHENAEUM CENTRE
18 - 20 HIGH STREET
WARMINSTER
BA12 9AE

   
Box Office and Information
01985 213891
(24-hour answerphone)


Governed by the Warminster Atheneaum Trust
(Registered Charity No.1086353)

 

 

 
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May 12
Warminster and District Film Society present: Morris - A Life with Bells On (12)
 
May 14
Warminster School present: Arts Awards Presentation Evening
 
May 15
All England One Act Play Festival present: All England One Act Play Festival - Western Region Semi-Finals
 
May 22 - 23
Center Stage present: 'Center Stage Perform'
 
May 26
Warminster and District Film Society present: Burma VJ; Reporting from a Closed Country (15)
 
May 29
The Athenaeum Friends present: Coffee Morning and Table Top Sale
 
June 16
Warminster and District Film Society present: Conversations with my Gardener (12A)
 
June 28 - 30
Warminster School present: Musical Theatre Workshops
 
 
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