Helmsley Arts Centre
📍 1, Meeting House Court, Helmsley, York, YO62 5DW
About Helmsley Arts Centre
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This thriving centre for the arts in the small market town of Helmsley offers the broadest range of theatre, music of all genres, comedy, spoken word, talks, exhibitions, classes, workshops, courses and films. Helmsley Arts Centre also screens productions from National Theatre Live as well as other top quality opera and ballet live screenings such as Glyndebourne and Bolshoi Ballet. The 140-seat Auditorium is a first class cinema too, showing a variety of films to suit all ages and tastes, and the Studio Bar, which seats 55, is used as an intimate performance space for theatre and cabaret, as well as a meeting room and bar. Helmsley Arts Centre offers regular classes, one-off workshops, half term and holiday activities for all ages across all art forms, from ballet, yoga and creative writing to dancing tots, musical theatre and a huge variety of visual arts. Something for everyone!
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📍 1, Meeting House Court, Helmsley, York, YO62 5DW
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Showing 5 of 99 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.
This is a really special place where you can tell the people running the centre care about what they are doing. There is plenty of space and the main auditorium is very well designed to allow everyone to see what is going on on-stage. Good tea and coffee service too!
Jolly little place and thriving focus for the surrounding areas, and beyond. Very accommodating...good in summer and winter. Website pretty good as well...
Came to see the 1812 Theatre Company's production of Jekyll and Hyde on July 6th 2023. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and the show was exactly what I needed after a long journey up. The Centre has a back yard which is really nice and good spot to catch your breath during the interval. Signage to the facilities is outstanding and I would definitely come back up for another amazing show in this amazing venue
Went to meet the manager to discuss a forthcoming art exhibition for next year. Really lovely spaces: adaptable, attractive and practical. If I lived in Helmsley I'd go there all the time! Brilliantly situated in the middle of a great little market town.
Small venue but decent setup, small bar and lounge area but recommended if you don't like big places with lots of people....