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About Acorn Arts Centre
Welcome to Acorn Arts Centre, a cherished independent arts venue housed in a former Wesleyan chapel in the heart of Penzance, Cornwall. With a main auditorium seating around 170 and a basement cabaret space seating about 80, the venue can accommodate roughly 250–300 guests depending on configuration. We’ve got you covered for a wide range of touring acts and local performances, from intimate cabaret nights to full-scale theatre experiences.
For visitors, accessibility, convenient parking, and nearby places to stay and dine are all part of the experience. Whether you’re planning a night out or a longer arts visit, secure your seats through us for a smooth, no-fuss ticket buying process.
Acorn Arts Centre sits on Parade Street, with Market Jew Street acting as the main access route. The venue’s seating diagram varies by event, so please check the diagram on the venue site for the exact layout when you choose your seats. Parking options include Green Market behind the theatre and several nearby car parks: Clarence Street, Wellfields, and St Erbyn’s. The venue is within a short walk of Penzance railway station and Penzance bus station, making transit straightforward. Nearby hotels such as Carnson House, Chiverton House, Pendennis Guest House, and Torwood House provide convenient stays within a short stroll. For performances like This is Floyd (The Acorn) and other touring acts, Acorn Arts Centre continues to showcase a broad spectrum of live arts, comedy, music, and drama.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: Parade Street, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 4BU, United Kingdom.
- Venue type: independent arts venue housed in a former Wesleyan chapel, with multiple spaces (main auditorium + basement/cabaret area).
- Seating/capacity: main theatre ~170 seats; basement space ~80 seats; total capacity up to roughly 250–300 depending on configuration.
- Seating chart: venue diagram exists; exact seating mix can vary by event (refer to the venue’s diagrams on site).
- Parking: nearest car park is Green Market behind the theatre; other nearby options include Clarence Street, Wellfields, and St Erbyn’s car parks.
- Transit: about a short walk from Penzance railway station and Penzance bus station; Market Jew Street is the main access route to Parade Street.
- Nearby hotels: Carnson House, Chiverton House, Pendennis Guest House, Torwood House (and other options) within a short walk.
- Notable events hosted: wide range of live arts and touring acts; examples include performances such as This is Floyd (The Acorn) and other events listed on the venue’s site.