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About Poole Arts Centre

Poole Arts Centre, now widely known as The Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts, is a premier multi-space arts venue in Poole. Since opening in 1978 and rebranding in 2002 after a major refurbishment, it has grown into a cultural hub hosting the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, national and international touring theatre, dance, music, and film. The complex houses four distinct spaces – the Concert Hall, Towngate Theatre, Studio Theatre, and a Cinema – plus galleries and exhibition spaces. We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan your visit, secure your seats, and make the most of your night out in Poole.

Address: Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole, BH15 1UG (21 Kingland Road is listed by the venue). The Lighthouse sits opposite Poole bus station and is within a short walk or bus ride from Poole railway station, making it easy to reach from surrounding towns. Parking options include the nearby Dolphin Shopping Centre multi-storey, Swimming Poole car park, and Seldown Lane car park. For overnight stays, consider nearby hotels such as Premier Inn Poole Centre – Holes Bay or Holiday Inn Express Poole, ideal for concert nights. Whether you’re attending a solo recital, a theatre show, or a film screening, Poole Arts Centre offers a welcoming, accessible experience with diverse programming for locals and visitors alike.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Opened in 1978 as Poole Arts Centre; rebranded as Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts in 2002 after a major refurbishment.
  • Address: Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole, BH15 1UG (21 Kingland Road as listed by the venue).
  • Venue type: large multi-space arts centre with four auditoria (Concert Hall, Towngate Theatre, Studio Theatre, Cinema) and galleries.
  • Concert Hall capacity around 1,476–1,500 seats; Towngate Theatre seats 669; Studio Theatre about 130–150 seats; Cinema about 103 seats.
  • Parking: nearby Dolphin Shopping Centre multi-storey, Swimming Poole car park, and Seldown Lane car park.
  • Transit: located opposite Poole bus station; Poole railway station is ~5–15 minutes by foot/bus from the venue.
  • Notable events: home to the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra; hosts national/international touring theatre, dance, music and film programming.
  • Nearby hotels include Premier Inn Poole Centre – Holes Bay and Holiday Inn Express Poole, convenient for concert nights.