Opera House, Royal Tunbridge Wells

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Opera House, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Grade II listed theater in Royal Tunbridge Wells, England

The Opera House in Royal Tunbridge Wells is an Edwardian building with Baroque influences, featuring a prominent dome and Neo-Georgian interior details. The venue combines original decorative elements with its current function as a pub.

The building opened in 1902 as a theater and was converted to a cinema in 1931. It survived World War II bombing and subsequently operated as a bingo hall before its current use.

The building maintains its connection to performing arts through regular opera performances and cultural events that bring people together in this historic space. It serves the community as a gathering place for shared artistic experiences.

The building is located on Mount Pleasant Road and is easily accessible. Visitors can explore the historic architecture while enjoying food and drinks in the pub setting.

The building's dome originally featured a statue of Mercury that authorities removed in the 1920s for safety reasons. This change remains one of the few visible alterations to the roofline from its original design.

Location: Tunbridge Wells

Inception: 1902

Official opening: 1902

Architectural style: Edwardian architecture

Address: 88 Mount Pleasant Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1RT

Phone: +441892511770

Website: https://jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/kent/opera-house-royal-tunbridge-wells

GPS coordinates: 51.13374,0.26400

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:08

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