The Citadel

Creative Tourist

Arts centre in the heart of St. Helens specialising in theatre and music.

Waterloo StreetSt HelensWA10 1PX View map
Telephone: 01744 735436 Visit Now

Opening Hours

  • Monday9:15am - 9:00pm
  • Tuesday9:00am - 9:15pm
  • Wednesday9:15am - 9:15pm
  • Thursday9:00am - 9:15pm
  • Friday9:15am - 9:15pm
  • Saturday9:15am - 9:15pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

What's on near The Citadel

Is This Thing On? at Shakespeare North Playhouse
TheatreLiverpool
Is This Thing On? at Shakespeare North Playhouse

Meet flatmates Mary and Liz, one a musician and the other a poet, as they battle over integrity, ownership, the spotlight and whose turn it is to buy the f*cking toilet roll. As their friendship reaches boiling point, one fateful open mic night forces them to confront each other over whose right it is to tell someone’s story.

from £5
Until
ActivityLiverpool
Old Dock Tours, Liverpool

The Old Dock tour is a treat for younger and older visitors alike, fans of Liverpool’s maritime past, and anybody curious about local history.

£8.50 with concessions

Where to go near The Citadel

Alexandra Park, St. Helens

The 1960’s, grade II listed Alexandra Park is the former home of Pilkingtons Glass Head Quarters in St. Helens. 

St. Helens
Dream
at St Helens

Dream is a 20 metre high sculpture located on the former site of Sutton Manor Colliery in St Helens, designed by world-renowned and award-winning artist, Jaume Plensa.

Prescot
Theatre
Shakespeare North Playhouse

Due to open in 2022, Shakespeare North Playhouse is a new theatre, education, outdoor performance garden and exhibition space in Merseyside.

Knowsley
Tourist Attraction
Knowsley Hall

Situated on a private walled estate, Knowsley Hall has been in The Earl of Derby’s family for over 600 years and is usually reserved exclusively for private events and filming.

The Edge exterior
Wigan
Event venue
The Edge, Wigan

Opened in September 2017, The Edge Arena is Wigan’s performance, conference and event venue.

Warrington
Gallery
Warrington Museum & Art Gallery

Opened in 1857, Warrington Museum & Art Gallery is one of the oldest museums in the country and much of the quintessential character of the building has been preserved.

Warrington
Gallery
Pyramid Arts Centre

Culture Warrington hosts a range of exhibitions throughout the year representing local, regional and national artists’ work.

Culture Guides