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The Stafford Palace Theater page covers Gatehouse Theatre—formerly Stafford Borough Hall—opened as the Gatehouse in 1982. Located on Eastgate Street in Stafford, this venue offers two intimate spaces designed to host a diverse range of live performances, from intimate plays to high-energy pantomimes. The Main Auditorium offers 535 seats and The MET Studio seats 140, with flexible configurations to suit each show. Whether you’re planning a night out or seeking a dependable local venue for a performance, we’ve got you covered.
Accessibility, parking, transit options, and nearby lodging are all convenient to help you secure your seats with ease.
From annual Stafford Shakespeare productions to blockbuster pantomimes like Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, Gatehouse Theatre (Stafford Palace Theater) remains a community cornerstone. Plan ahead with our insider tips on how to reach the venue, where to stay after the show, and where to dine nearby. We’re here to connect you with the right tickets, the right seating, and the best local partners for a complete theatre night in Stafford.
Venue details: Gatehouse Theatre is housed in the historic building known since 1982 as the Gatehouse, rebranded as Stafford Palace Theater for presenting a wide range of live performances. The venue features two performance spaces—the Main Auditorium (535 seats) and The MET Studio (140 seats)—configurable for each production’s needs. A dedicated seating plan is available to help you pick the best vantage point for your night out.
We’ve got you with practical details: there are several nearby pay-and-display and pay-by-phone car parks within a 5–10 minute walk, transit connections via Stafford Station about 10 minutes away, local bus routes, and easy road access near M6 junctions 13 and 14. For those staying over, we highlight nearby hotels and a few trusted restaurant partners to complete your theatre experience.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Current venue name: Gatehouse Theatre (formerly known as Stafford Borough Hall; opened as the Gatehouse in 1982).
- Address: Eastgate Street, Stafford ST16 2LT.
- Venue type and spaces: two performance spaces – Main Auditorium (535 seats) and The MET Studio (140 seats).
- Seating chart: venue provides a dedicated seating plan; main house 535 seats and MET Studio 140 seats across configurable layouts.
- Parking: multiple public car parks nearby (e.g., North Walls, Civic Centre, Waterfront); ~5–10 minute walk from the theatre, with pay-by-phone options available.
- Transit: Stafford Station is about a 10-minute walk; bus services available; near M6 junctions 13/14 for road access.
- Nearby hotels: Swan Hotel, Tillington Hall, Premier Inn Stafford North (Spitfire/Hurricane), Holiday Inn Express Stafford M6 Junction 13, among others.
- Notable events: annual Stafford Shakespeare productions, which moved from Stafford Castle to the Gatehouse in 2023; high-profile pantomimes such as Cinderella (notably successful) and Sleeping Beauty (record box-office) in recent years.