page_title: Bridlington Spa
section_title: Facilities
hierarchical_section_title: Bridlington Spa / Facilities
caption_attribution_description: English: Bridlington Spa, Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Theatre Auditorium following the introduction of a stalls centre aisle in May 2016.
context_page_description: Bridlington Spa is a dance hall, theatre and conference centre in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Refurbished between 2006 and 2008 and further updated with a new branding in 2016, the venue boasts a large Art Deco ball room, Edwardian theatre, art gallery and a selection of other meeting and event spaces; all featuring outstanding views over Bridlington's South Bay.
  The original Spa on the site was built in 1896; which consisted of a theatre and seaside pavilion. A fire in 1906 saw the theatre destroyed and a replacement opera house was built in 1907 and still forms part of the building today. The local authority took control of the buildings in 1914, acquired it in 1919 and rebuilt all but the theatre in 1926. A further fire destroyed these later buildings in 1932 and work started almost immediately to construct their replacements. Bridlington Spa continues to be successfully owned and operated by East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
  Between 2006 and 2009 the venue was completely refurbished at a cost of £20.5 million with funding provided by Yorkshire Forward, European Development Fund and council funding. It reopened in May 2008 under the name The Spa Bridlington.
context_section_description: The facilities of the Spa at Bridlington include the Royal Hall, with a maximum standing capacity 3,800, the Spa Theatre which seats 675, the Harbour Suite with views over the bay and the Gallery Suite which is used as an art gallery featuring differing local artists' work each week.  Other facilities include the Promenade Bar and Bay View Lounge; both featuring panoramic sea views and a Board Room allowing seating around a large table for 22 people.  The main entrance on South Marine Drive leads to the Box Office and the Spa Café Bar.  This Café bar is another space within the refurbished building with a huge window over Bridlington's South Bay and is a vantage point whatever the weather.  A range of pianists play over lunchtimes during the week.
  Spa Theatre
  This is an Edwardian auditorium with a traditional theatre layout of stalls and circle seating provides an environment for music, dance and drama. The Spa Theatre is equipped with sound and lighting systems and has the ability to fly scenery
  An earlier theatre burned down in 1906, the replacement theatre is basically intact today. The interior, with restrained ornament in what was described as Italian Renaissance style, consisted of a pit (with separate entrance) now seated and a single balcony, returned to the proscenium wall and divided into three areas: grand, upper and back circle. The proscenium arch is almost square with a central cartouche containing a female mask. In the ceiling is a round saucer dome with four relief plaster leaf scrolls and four smaller swags dividing the dome. The whole is surrounded by a moulded cornice. In the main part, above the stalls, there is an octagonal raised cornice. The balcony, supported on plain columns, has a panelled front with rich plaster scrolls. The walls at both levels are simply decorated with panels. The balcony is now divided into two areas separated by a barrier approximately two feet high. The disused entrance on the Esplanade (dated 1907) is in three bays, modestly detailed in classical style with a segmental pediment over the centre. The two entrance doors set in a projecting enclosed porch under a curved-fronted balcony supported on consoles. The entrance on South Marine Drive gives access to a good sized foyer nearly at circle level with the former main entrance on the Esplanade at stalls/pit level. In January 1932 the adjacent Royal Hall was gutted by fire. The Spa Theatre suffered minor smoke and water damage. An insurance settlement allowed rapid repair and full redecoration, the theatre reopening at Easter 1932. It remained open whilst the Royal Hall was reconstructed.
  Royal Hall
  The 1930s decor of the Royal Hall/Ballroom provides the setting for dances and social functions.  The Royal Hall has hosted a number of prestigious events throughout the year including televised sports and major rock concerts.
  Overlooking the dance floor is a balcony with fixed seating. The Royal Hall holds a maximum of 3,800 people for a standing concert or 1,700 theatre style.
  The Harbour Suite has views across the sea and a bar, and is made up of two rooms, it has a total seating capacity of around 120, dependent on seating configuration.
  The 'Gallery Suite' is a long room with a removable wall in the centre.  It is a very light and airy room with windows opening onto South Marine Drive.  It is permanently configured as an art gallery with weekly exhibitions of local artists'  work but is also a hireable space for businesses and organisations who benefit from the exhibitions on the walls.  This room has very easy access from the foyer and Box Office.
caption: Bridlington Spa Theatre Auditorium showing the centre aisle in the stall introduced in May 2016
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