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Basingstoke Anvil
Built on a site originally set aside for the third phase of Basingstoke's shopping centre, The Anvil was built to tackle what was then seen as a 'cultural desert' in the Basingstoke area. The aim of the project was to raise the profile of the Borough and to establish it as a major regional centre with a range of first class facilities. The building's name reflects its unusual shape, particularly when seen from the western approach which somewhat resembles the horn end of a traditional blacksmith's anvil. The hall has adjustable seating and acoustics plus a removable prooscenium to cater for different performance types. There is a small second auditorium, The Forge. The acoustic design was by Richard Cowell of Arup Acoustics.
- Address
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Churchill Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire
Basingstoke
RG21 7QR
United Kingdom - Phone
- (01256) 844 244
- box.office@anvilarts.org.uk
- Website
- www.anvilarts.org.uk
- Directions
- By car:
The Anvil is in Basingstoke town centre close to the M3 (junctions 6 or 7), the A30, A33 and A339. The town centre car parks are adjacent to The Anvil and clearly signposted from the M3 and ringroad. There are coach drop off points and disabled badge parking on site.The car parks are security patrolled throughout the evening. There is a nominal charge.
By train:
Basingstoke main line station is under five minutes walk away (London Waterloo 45 mins).
By bus:
Basingstoke main bus station is under five minutes walk away.
By bike:
Cycle parking is available at the front of The Anvil, to the right of the door, underneath the car park ramp.
On foot:
The Anvil is at the end of Loddon Mall in Basingstoke shopping centre, or can be reached via the footbridge from Church Street.
Disabled facilities:
The ground floor of The Anvil has level access and/or ramps to all areas, with a lift to the upper floor (with braille controls) . There are disabled toilets on both floors, and an infra-red hearing enhancement system.
Other facilities:
There is a cloakroom at the main entrance, opposite the box office. Baby changing facilities are available on the ground floor.