Parking in Stephen Joseph Theatre

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The Stephen Joseph Theatre is located in the centre of the coastal town Scarborough. It was the first theatre-in-the-round company in England, and can seat up to 404 in the main theatre, and 165 in the McCarthy theatre which can also double as a cinema. 

The famous British playwright, Sir Alan Ayckbourn, was the artistic director between 1972 and 2002. He premiered 239 plays written by 87 writers during his time, 10 of which were shown on Broadway, earning him two Tony nominations and one Tony award. 

The theatre runs Youth Theatre classes, as well as the Stephen Joseph Theatre Young Voices Choir, holidays workshops, and Summer Schools. The Stephen Joseph Theatre Young Company is made up of a group of people aged 16 to 21 who receive more focused training from the theatre. For adults, the theatre offers lessons in person and online for everything related to the theatre. They’ve even got drop-in sessions, if you just want to give it a go. 

Looking for a parking space close to the Stephen Joseph Theatre? YourParkingSpace can help. We provide a simple online platform for reserving a parking space in advance. Long-term and short-term off-street parking options include driveways and lock-up garages, all within easy reach of the Stephen Joseph Theatre.

There isn’t any on-site parking at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, but you will find plenty of other parking options nearby. 

The nearest council-run car park is the Westwood car park. This is a long-stay car park with 107 spaces in total. The car park is open 24 hours a day, but charging hours are only from 9am to 6pm. The cost of parking here is as follows:

• 2 hours: £3.30 
• 4 hours: £5.50 
• 6 hours: £7.00
• 24 hours: £9.00 

With a residents virtual permit, you will only need to pay the following rates: 

• 2 hours: £2.70 
• 4 hours: £4.50 
• 6 hours: £7.00
• 24 hours: £9.00 

You can also buy a permit just for this car park, which is valid for 1 year. It costs £432.00, and you can apply by calling Customer First on 01723 232323 to get an application form. Please note that there is a waiting list for this permit, and there are only a limited number of permits available. 

The Scarborough train station also has a car park with 84 spaces in total, including 7 disabled parking spaces. It is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, and parking here will cost the following:

• Daily: £4.20 
• Weekly: £19.50 
• Monthly: £63.00 
• Quarterly: £157.00 
• Yearly: £495.00

Another option for Stephen Joseph Theatre parking is at the Scarborough Park and Ride. There are two sites, one on Seamer Road and another on Filey Road. Both have free parking and are served by wheelchair accessible buses every 15 minutes. 

Alternatively, you can browse the options available at YourParkingSpace. We have short term and long term options available near the Stephen Joseph Theatre.

By Train: The Scarborough train station is a minute’s walk from the Stephen Joseph Theatre and services the Transpennine Express and northern lines. 

By Bus: Several bus lines run through by the Stephen Joseph Theatre, including 8, 9, 10, 20, X93 MAX and X94. 

By Car: Stephen Joseph Theatre is located on the A64 in central Scarborough. Scarborough can be found at the intersection of the A165, A170, and the A171. 

You will find disabled parking near the Stephen Joseph Theatre in the Scarborough train station car park. 

To search for the disabled car park that is closest to Stephen Joseph Theatre, see the Blue Badge Parking website.

Parking is available at the Westwood car park 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Scarborough train station sells parking tickets that range anywhere from a day to a year. 

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Where is the Stephen Joseph Theatre located?

The Stephen Joseph Theatre is practically across the road from the Scarborough train station in the centre of the town. 

What is the capacity of the Stephen Joseph Theatre? 

The Round can seat 404 in its traditional set-up, around 280 in the thrust set-up, or around 237 in the end-on set-up. The McCarthy can seat up to 165, and can also be used as a cinema. 

When did the Stephen Joseph Theatre first open? 

The Stephen Joseph Theatre was established in 1955 as England’s first theatre-in-the-round company. They were situated on the first floor of the Scarborough Library, and then moved to the former Scarborough Boys' High School in 1976. They weren’t able to find another place until the Odeon cinema closed, and they re-opened on the 30th of April 1996. 

What else is there to do in town? 

Scarborough has a number of beautiful beaches, with the South Bay Beach only 10 minutes’ walk from the Stephen Joseph Theatre. Luna Park Scarborough sits on the waterfront and has rides for adults and children, arcade games, plus snacks and food. Scarborough Castle sits above the town with stunning panoramic views of the coastline. The castle was built in around 1130, and excavation suggests that settlements here could date as far back as 800BC.