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About ARC Stockton Arts Centre
Welcome to ARC Stockton Arts Centre, a cornerstone of Stockton-on-Tees’ cultural scene. Housed at 60 Dovecot Street, this versatile venue blends live theatre, cinema, and flexible performance spaces in a historic setting that once hosted the Hippodrome Theatre. From intimate Studio Theatre performances to the expansive The Point, ARC offers a range of spaces to suit every show and audience. We’ve got you covered for quick, easy ticket access, parking, transit and nearby stays and dining to complete your visit.
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ARC Stockton Arts Centre is well connected and easy to reach. Park in the adjacent Dovecot Street pay-and-display lot (opposite the venue, around 26 spaces) or choose from Wellington Square and other nearby car parks within walking distance. Stockton Railway Station sits about 0.4 miles away, with Thornaby Station roughly 0.8 miles away, while local bus services operate within ~0.5 miles. When you’re planning an overnight stay, preferred hotel options nearby include Hampton by Hilton Stockton on Tees (about 0.4 miles from ARC) and Premier Inn Stockton-on-Tees in central Stockton; Preston Farm Premier Inn is a short ride away in Yarm Road.
ARC hosts a range of celebrated events—from BBC Question Time to the Billingham International Folklore Festival—showcasing theatre, cinema, and community performances across its spaces: The Theatre (246 seats; seats labeled with sections and accessible seating), The Studio Theatre (97 seats), the Cinema (131 seats), and The Point (390 seated / 550 standing, a flexible performance venue). Whether you’re catching a show in a traditional proscenium setting or a contemporary multi-use space, we’ve got you covered for tickets and access, with detailed seating information and nearby conveniences to plan your visit.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: ARC Stockton Arts Centre, 60 Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 1LL.
- Venue spaces and capacities: Theatre 246 seats; Studio Theatre 97 seats; Cinema 131 seats; The Point 390 seated / 550 standing.
- Seating details: Theatre seating arranged in standard rows; The Point is a flexible performance space; The Theatre has accessible seating and specific row configurations (Row A–K) and T-coil accessibility; see ARC site for details.
- Parking: Adjacent Dovecot Street pay‑and‑display car park (opposite ARC, ~26 spaces); other nearby options include Wellington Square (750 spaces) and multiple short/long stay car parks within walking distance.
- Transit: About 0.4 miles from Stockton railway station; ~0.8 miles from Thornaby railway station; town centre bus services ~0.5 miles away.
- Nearby hotels: Hampton by Hilton Stockton on Tees ~0.4 miles from ARC; Premier Inn Stockton-on-Tees (Teesside) in central Stockton; Preston Farm Premier Inn nearby in Yarm Road.
- Notable events hosted: BBC Question Time and other high‑profile events; ARC has hosted the Billingham International Folklore Festival, Stockton Riverside College, The Musical Theatre Collective and Durham University.
- History/renaming: The site was previously the Hippodrome Theatre; it was demolished and replaced by ARC Stockton Arts Centre.