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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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October 15
Warminster and District Film Society present: The Other Boleyn Girl (12)
 
October 17
Warminster School present: 'Magic of the Movies and Musicals'
 
October 18
The Athenaeum Friends present: Coffee Morning and Table top sale
 
November 01 - 08
Warminster Arts Society present: Warminster Arts Society Exhibition
 
November 01
Warminster Festival and Havant Light Opera present: An Evening of Gilbert and Sullivan
 
November 08 - December 24
Athenĉum Contemporary Crafts present: Contemporary Crafts for Christmas
 
November 08
Warminster Festival present: Last Night Concert of The Festival -An Evening of Light Classical Music
 
November 12
Warminster and District Film Society present: Charlie Wilson's War (15)
 
November 14
Warminster Rotary and Frome Amateur Operatic Society present: ‘Show Stoppers’
 
November 17
National Year of Reading 2008 present: An Evening with Thriller writer Chris Ryan
 
November 22
The Warminster Athenaeum Trust present: Chico Holton and The Full Motley
 
November 27 - 29
Limelight Productions present: 'A Christmas Carol'
 
November 30
The Athenaeum Friends present: Mulled Wine for the Christmas Lights Switch On
 
 
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