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Beaulieu Park train station could open ahead of schedule
Beaulieu Park train station could open ahead of schedule

BBC News

time18-07-2025

  • Business
  • BBC News

Beaulieu Park train station could open ahead of schedule

Passengers at Essex's newest railway station could be welcomed ahead of schedule in Park station was initially expected to open in north Chelmsford at the end of 2025 at a cost of £ would become the first new station on the Great Eastern Main Line in 100 years, coming complete with three platforms, 700 car parking spaces and 20 Sharpe, from Network Rail, praised staff as she revealed the project was running ahead of schedule. Martin Beable, managing director of Greater Anglia, hoped it would alleviate pressure on Chelmsford's main about six million entries or exits a year, the station runs services from Norwich to London. Passengers using Beaulieu Park, of which work started in March 2023, could get to the capital in 40 new station is part of a wider regeneration of the Beaulieu Park estate, with new road infrastructure and up to 14,000 Beable said: "The growth here in terms of housing is phenomenal, and anybody that travels in and out of Chelmsford knows it's a busy city."No new trains will run on the lines, but it was hoped the station will ease congestion in the area."It's been a really, really well-thought through scheme that's been future-proofed and is going to serve the people of broader Essex really well," Mr Beable continued. Workers were fitting out the station's main building and installing furnishings, he access to all platforms was in place due to two lifts, with a bus interchange and about 500 spaces for cycle McKinlay, the Conservative deputy leader of Essex County Council, said it had been a "phenomenal" effort."To have this delivering ahead of time is just fantastic," she said. "It's going to have a real impact on the local area." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.

Major lift redevelopment at Sevenoaks Station to begin
Major lift redevelopment at Sevenoaks Station to begin

BBC News

time15-07-2025

  • BBC News

Major lift redevelopment at Sevenoaks Station to begin

A major redevelopment of the lifts at one of Kent's busiest railway stations is set to to replace the lifts at Sevenoaks Station is to begin on Tuesday, as the current lifts have become "increasingly unreliable", Southeastern railway firm said the work formed part of a wider programme of investment aimed at delivering better journeys by improving accessibility and modernising station facilities across its full programme of work is expected to be completed by March 2026. With more than 3.1 million journeys made through Sevenoaks each year, the station is one of the busiest in the works, the station is to remain open, but step-free access will be limited and passengers are advised to plan said the work would enhance the travel experience for all passengers, particularly those with reduced mobility. David Davidson, Southeastern chief operating officer, said: "We understand this work may cause inconvenience, and we're very sorry for the impact it will have on some customers' journeys."However, the current lifts at Sevenoaks station need to be replaced so that we can continue to ensure that customers are able to access the station without needing to use the stairs."The lift renewal will be delivered in two first begins on Tuesday and will end in early October, while the second will run from late contact to March next year.

Most iconic theatres in London
Most iconic theatres in London

Telegraph

time02-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Telegraph

Most iconic theatres in London

Overview of London's theatre scene The many extraordinary London theatre venues are a major reason why people love residing in or visiting the city. As well as hosting world-leading plays, musicals, comedies and family entertainment, many theatres are also significant architectural gems on their own. There are around 250 theatres in London, the most famous of which are clustered in the city centre, known as the West End. A comprehensive London theatre map would extend out to the far reaches of the capital, but the major London theatre district – what we would consider 'Theatreland' – is based around the Oxford Street to Piccadilly area. Many of the names of London theatres reflect their historic standing or royal approval, while others have been renamed in honour of great actors or artists – such as the Harold Pinter Theatre or the Gielgud Theatre. Sometimes the London theatre address also handily corresponds with its name, like the Shaftesbury Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue. Follow our guide to some of the most iconic theatres in London. The enormous London Palladium often hosts large-scale musicals, including the upcoming revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evita, starring Rachel Zegler. Location: Argyll Street, London W1, close to Oxford Circus Tube station. Current/upcoming shows: Evita Apollo Victoria Theatre The Apollo Victoria Theatre is home to the West End's hit musical Wicked, which has played there since 2006. Location: Wilton Road, London SW1V, close to Victoria Tube station. Current/upcoming shows: Wicked Venue capacity: 2,328 London Coliseum The London Coliseum regularly stages both opera and musicals. The current show is the musical adaptation of classic Jazz Age novel The Great Gatsby. Location: St Martin's Lane, London WC2N, close to Leicester Square Tube station. Adelphi Theatre Popular mid-sized West End venue the Adelphi Theatre has been home to the jaw-dropping musical version of Back to the Future since 2021. Location: Strand, London WC2R, close to Charing Cross Tube station. Current/upcoming shows: Back to the Future South London theatres Shakespeare's Globe The Globe is an extraordinary reconstruction of an outdoor Elizabeth playhouse, allowing you to experience what it was originally like to watch a Shakespeare play. Location: New Globe Walk, London SE1, close to Southwark Tube station. Current/upcoming shows: Romeo and Juliet Buy tickets via Telegraph Tickets Venue capacity: 1,570 Old Vic The Old Vic is renowned for its varied, often star-studded programming, such as its newest show: the world premiere of Conor McPherson's play The Brightening Air. Location: The Cut, London SE1, close to Waterloo Tube station. Current/upcoming shows: The Brightening Air Buy tickets via Telegraph Tickets Young Vic The Old Vic's neighbour, the Young Vic, is a leading venue for cutting-edge work such as current show An Oak Tree, in which Tim Crouch is joined by a different actor every night. Location: The Cut, London SE1, close to Waterloo station. Current/upcoming shows: An Oak Tree National Theatre The National Theatre hosts an incredible array of work in three very different performance spaces. Currently you can watch Stephen Sondheim's final musical Here We Are. Location: Upper Ground, London SE1, close to Waterloo Tube station. Buy tickets via Telegraph Tickets London arts centres Royal Albert Hall The iconic Royal Albert Hall is home to everything from the BBC Proms to pop concerts, comedy and dance – such as Christmas ballet favourite The Nutcracker. Current/upcoming shows: The Nutcracker Royal Opera House Both the Royal Opera and the Royal Ballet are based at the Royal Opera House, which produces world-leading work such as the current production of Bizet's Carmen. Location: Bow Street, London WC2E, close to Covent Garden Tube station. Current/upcoming shows: Carmen Barbican Centre The Barbican Centre has a striking, contemporary theatre space where plays and musicals are staged – including the Olivier Award-winning revival of Fiddler on the Roof. Location: Silk Street, London EC2, close to Barbican Tube station. Current/upcoming shows: Fiddler on the Roof FAQs Where are the theatres in London? London has numerous theatres spread all around the city. However, most of the big commercial theatres are gathered in the centre of the capital in what is known as the West End, close to Leicester Square, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, Piccadilly and Oxford Street. How many theatres are there in London? There are around 250 theatres altogether – with new venues opening all the time, including pop-up spaces. Around 40 theatres are classified as West End venues, which attract enormous audiences: in 2024, more than 17.1 million theatregoers went to a West End show. What is the biggest theatre in London? Many West End theatres have huge auditoriums: for example, the London Coliseum seats 2,359 and the Apollo Victoria seats 2,328. However, the Royal Albert Hall beats them all by capacity, with an astonishing 5,272 seats. What is the oldest London theatre? That title belongs to one of the grandest of all West End buildings. The majestic Theatre Royal Drury Lane, on Catherine Street, has remained in use since it opened in 1663. It is currently owned by Andrew Lloyd Webber, and it recently underwent an impressive £60 million restoration and refurbishment. What is the best theatre to go to in London? All of the city's historic theatres are well worth a visit, as much for their beautiful architecture and heritage as for the fantastic shows that they host. You can even take a tour of some venues, such as Shakespeare's Globe and the National Theatre, to learn more about them.

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