The Wharf
The Wharf is the Arts and Entertainment Centre for Tavistock. Created in 1995 by the council to provide theatre, cinema, live music, art exhibitions and more for the local community. Set next to the Tavistock Canal, the area is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site for the Cornwall and Devon Mining Landscape. The canal and its warehouses were built in the early 1800s for the transport of copper between Tavistock and Morwelham Quay. The Wharf was built circa 1817, when the canal opened.
The auditorium at the Wharf seats 200 for theatre or cinema, and can accommodate c.400 standing for live music events. The Coffee Shop and Piano Bar provide front of house space during the day and evening alongside the art gallery, and the auditorium has a full calendar of events to serve the local community.
Built / Converted
1995
Dates of use
- 1995 : Arts Centre, continuing
Current state
Extant
Current use
Arts Centre
Address
Canal Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8AT, England
Website
Further details
Other names
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Events
- 1817 Design/Construction: as a copper wharf by the canal
- 1995 Alteration: converted to arts centre
- 1995 Owner/Management: West Devon Borough Council/Tavistock Town Council, freeholder
- 1995 Use: Arts Centre, continuing
- 1996 Owner/Management: CAM (The Wharf) Ltd, continuing
Capacities
- CapacityCurrentDescription200Comment2015, Wharf auditorium, seated
- CapacityCurrentDescription400Comment2015, Wharf auditorium, standing
Listings
- ListingIICommentone of only two remaining warehouses of Canal Wharf.
Stage type
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Building dimensions: -
Stage dimensions: W 11m x D 5.25m
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Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: -