Southport Arts Centre

Southport Arts Centre
Southport Arts Centre
LocationLord Street, Southport, Sefton, Merseyside, England
Coordinates53°38′50″N 3°00′22″W / 53.6472°N 3.0060°W / 53.6472; -3.0060
OS grid referenceSD 336 172
Built1873–74
Built forSouthport Corporation
ArchitectMaxwell and Tuke
Architectural style(s)Mixed including Italian Gothic and French Renaissance elements
Governing bodySefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Listed Building – Grade II
Designated15 November 1972
Reference no.1379674
Southport Arts Centre is located in Southport town centre
Southport Arts Centre
Location of Southport Arts Centre in Southport town centre

Southport Arts Centre, formerly known as Cambridge Hall, is on the east side of Lord Street, Southport, Sefton, Merseyside, England, and stands between Southport Town Hall and the Atkinson Art Gallery and Library. It was built in 1873–74 and originally contained an assembly hall. The centre contains mixed architectural styles and has a tall clock tower at the right end. During the 20th century the assembly hall was converted into a theatre, and it forms part of the arts complex known as The Atkinson. The arts centre is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.