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The Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre stands as a historic entertainment hub in the heart of Stamford, offering a versatile program of theatre, live music, comedy and community shows. Following a careful refurbishment from 2001–2008, the site now operates as the Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre—honoring its 19th‑century roots while providing modern accessibility and comfortable seating for every performance.
This venue blends intimate spaces with practical facilities, making it a reliable choice for attending a show, celebrating a private event, or enjoying a night out in central Stamford. With a total capacity of approximately 599, including the Main Auditorium and Theatre Lounge, the Corn Exchange is a friendly, straightforward option for tickets without fuss.
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining options to help you plan the perfect evening in Stamford.
Seating and accessibility: The Main Auditorium seats 399 and is tiered to provide good sightlines for every guest. The Theatre Lounge seats 200, offering a more intimate setting. While a published seating plan isn’t provided publicly, official sources confirm the capacity and enable us to guide you to suitable seats. The venue is equipped with a lift to all floors and accessible routes and facilities for disabled patrons.
Parking and transport: Broad Street parking is free after 6pm daily and on Sundays. North Street car park operates on a pay/display basis 9am–6pm, with free parking after 6pm. The venue sits in central Stamford, a short walk from the Stamford central bus station and about 10 minutes on foot from the train station, making it easy to reach without hassle.
Nearby hotels and dining: For convenient overnight options, stay nearby at The Crown Hotel Stamford (roughly 0.1 miles away) and The George of Stamford (about 0.3 miles away). We highlight affiliate partner recommendations for trusted hotels and restaurants to simplify planning your visit.
What’s on: Expect a diverse mix of theatre, live music, comedy and community shows, with performances by nationally touring acts. The space also hosts private events in the Theatre Lounge, adding flexibility to the program.
Notable moments: The venue has hosted a range of prominent performers including Des O’Connor, Wayne Sleep, John Cooper Clarke, and Marti Pellow, reflecting its enduring role in the UK live entertainment scene.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address and location: Corn Exchange Theatre, Broad Street, Stamford, PE9 1PX, United Kingdom.
- Venue type and capacity: Main auditorium seats 399; Theatre Lounge seats 200; total capacity ~599.
- Seating/chart: The auditorium is tiered for good sightlines; no public seating plan published, but capacity details are provided by official and third-party sources.
- Parking: Broad Street parking free after 6pm daily and on Sundays; North Street car park (pay/display 9am–6pm, free after 6pm).
- Transit: Located in central Stamford; short walk from Stamford central bus station and about 10 minutes on foot from the train station.
- Nearby hotels: The Crown Hotel Stamford (about 0.1 miles); The George of Stamford (about 0.3 miles); additional options within a short walk.
- Notable events and guests: Hosted national tours and acts; performers cited include Des O’Connor, Wayne Sleep, John Cooper Clarke, and Marti Pellow.
- History and rename: The building was refurbished 2001–2008 and is now the Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre (historic Corn Exchange) rather than a demolished structure; the site has long hosted entertainment since the 19th century.
- Accessibility: Lift to all floors; accessible routes and facilities for disabled patrons.
- What’s on: Programs include theatre, live music, comedy and community shows; the venue also hosts private events in the Theatre Lounge.