Worthing‘s original Pier Pavilion was replaced nearly 100 years ago by the current majestic building. The original had been a quarter of a mile from the pier’s toll gate, but the council bought the iron pier in 1920 to provide high-quality, year-round entertainment for the town. They achieved their dream when Mayor Walter Gardiner opened the new Pier Pavilion at the seaside end of the pier on June 25th 1926.
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Access at the Pavilion Theatre & Atrium
Blue Badge Parking
The nearest Blue Badge parking bay is outside Marks and Spencer on Marine Parade. There is an access bay drop-off point on Marine Parade near the theatre. Please take a look at the picture below.
Venue Facilities
Toilets
Toilets and baby changing facilities are located at the back of the auditorium, accessible via a flight of stairs. A step-free accessible toilet is located between the auditorium and the bar.
Bag/buggy storage
There is no cloakroom facility. Large bags (measuring over 40cm x 30cm x 15cm) are not permitted in the auditorium. There is a limited amount of space to store buggies/pushchairs, you will be guided by the Front of House team on arrival on where to position your buggy in a safe space at the back of the auditorium.
Tickets
The box office will open 60 minutes prior to the advertised start time.
Refreshments
For Pavilion Theatre events, the Atrium bar will be open 60 minutes before the advertised start time. For Pavilion Atrium events, the bar will open 30 minutes before the advertised start time. The entrance to the bar is in a separate building to the right. Step-free access is available via a power-assisted door, located by following the pier to the right.
Seating
Please note that there is no seating available in the box office. Limited seating is available in the bar area. Access to your seats in the auditorium will typically be available 30 minutes before the show starts.
