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More details for 35 South St, Bridport - Leisure for Sale

Electric Palace Theatre - 35 South St

Bridport, DT6 3NY

  • Retail for Sale
  • £190,000 - £1,100,000
  • 1,191 - 10,325 sq ft
  • 2 Units Available

Bridport Leisure for Sale

Situation: The Bridport Electric Palace provides a unique opportunity to purchase a fully restored and fully operational art-deco theatre and cinema. With its beautiful original interior, it is one of only a handful of 1920s theatres that are still operating in the UK (outside London) and was recently listed by the Financial Times as one of the “most breath-taking cinemas in the world”1. Standing proudly in the heart of Bridport, the Palace is one of Dorset’s most treasured cultural landmarks which is now offered for sale as a thriving going concern, with established goodwill and a full future programme of events, including film, comedy, live music, the spoken word and theatre. The Palace is arranged behind a two-storey street-facing frontage and, at street level, the entrance and foyer are accessed via a wide arcade walkway leading to the cinema/theatre complex beyond. Either side of the Palace entrance are two street facing retail units, with two beautifully restored residential flats above (each with their own separate street facing access), that are also offered for sale either as a whole with the Palace, or as separate lots. The properties sit in the heart of the picturesque West Dorset town of Bridport (in an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) close to Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, Lyme Bay and the Chesil Beach, only 5 miles away. Positioned prominently on South Street, within the town centre, the properties occupy a highly desirable and accessible location surrounded by retail, leisure and hospitality amenities. Bridport is a bustling and vibrant market town, with its famous street market, arts-scene and antiques quarter, located approximately 15 miles to the west of the county-town of Dorchester with its regular rail connections to London. Bridport has a history of rope making and is now a gateway to the Jurassic World Heritage coastline at nearby West Bay. The town hosts an excellent selection of independent shops, as well as supermarkets, hotels, pubs, restaurants and cafes, and numerous arts and music events throughout the year, including the acclaimed Bridport Literary Festival and “From Page to Screen” film festival (both mainly hosted at the Palace), as well as Dorset Arts Week. There is also a thriving twice-weekly street market offering locally sourced vegetables, cheese, meats and other artisan foods, clothes, hardware and antiques. Note: 1. Published by the Financial Times on 19 March 2026 History: In 1926 a local brewing family took the courageous and enterprising step to build an opera house in Bridport. A new venture in every way, but particularly because it was powered by electricity, a rare commodity for many at the time. Because electricity didn’t arrive in the town until 1929, the building needed to generate power from its own “engine room”, allowing the people of Bridport to experience the “new age of cinema”, as well as opera and other stage and music shows. The doors first opened almost 100 years ago, on 14 June 1926, to a packed audience of over 500 people and the building was appropriately named the “New Electric Palace”. It has been operating almost continuously ever since, originally showing only silent movies until “talkies” arrived in Bridport in 1931 (only three years after they’d arrived in London). Whilst other regional theatres and cinemas have floundered, the Palace has not only survived but flourished, sitting at the heart of the community ever since. For the last century, the Palace has been a cornerstone of West Dorset’s cultural life, evolving into a vibrant multi-arts venue that draws audiences from far beyond the town. Today, it hosts a broad programme of film, comedy, live music, the spoken word and theatre, as well as special events including festivals, weddings and private parties. The Palace is the largest theatre for almost 20 miles and has, for some years, played host to film and literary festivals, and glittering premieres, developing a reputation for bringing the all-time greats in film, comedy and music to West Dorset. It also sits at the heart of local performing arts activities and local performing arts groups, serving as both a creative hub and a beloved community destination. In recent years, the Palace has benefited from a comprehensive and sensitive programme of refurbishment, ensuring that its historic charm is perfectly complemented by modern comfort and high-quality presentation. The property is now offered to the market in outstanding condition and presents an exceptional opportunity to steward one of the South West’s most atmospheric and culturally significant venues into its next century. LOT 1 - Bridport Electric Palace “One of the most breath-taking cinemas in the world” LOT 2 - Two retail units Situated at 35 and 35a South Street are two impressive and recently refurbished retail units that blend contemporary styling with the original art-deco design features to add character and distinction. Positioned on South Street, within the town centre, the properties occupy a highly desirable and accessible location surrounded by retail, leisure and hospitality amenities, either side of the entrance to the famous Bridport Electric Palace cinema. Both retail units have recently been refurbished to an exceptional standard and now provide high quality retail accommodation, with large street-facing glazed shop fronts and return frontages. Both units are currently let under standard internal repairing commercial leases with existing occupiers trading as a cafe and bar, and as an interior decorations shop. Both retail units benefit from their own individual entrances from the street, and both units have the use of an accessible WC located within common parts (shared with the Bridport Electric Palace).

Contact:

Symonds & Sampson

Property Subtype:

Theatre / Concert Hall

Date on Market:

13/05/2026

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More details for Ermine Street, Ware - Leisure for Sale

Contessa Riding Centre - Ermine Street

Ware, SG11 1EN

  • Leisure for Sale
  • £2,650,000
  • 27,140 sq ft
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More details for Rowlands Rd, Worthing - Leisure for Sale

Buzz Bingo - Rowlands Rd

Worthing, BN11 3JS

  • Leisure for Sale
  • £3,500,000
  • 32,670 sq ft
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More details for 21-33 Worple Rd, London - Leisure for Sale

Wimbledon Central - 21-33 Worple Rd

London, SW19 4BG

  • Leisure for Sale
  • £6,800,000
  • 28,243 sq ft
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More details for 86 Belle Vue St, Manchester - Leisure for Sale

Belle View Social Club - 86 Belle Vue St

Manchester, M12 5PP

  • Leisure for Sale
  • £320,000
  • 4,510 sq ft
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More details for Chenhalls Rd, Hayle - Leisure for Sale

Coast To Coast Karting - Chenhalls Rd

Hayle, TR27 6HJ

  • Leisure for Sale
  • £850,000
  • 2,913 sq ft
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More details for Talbot St, Maesteg - Leisure for Sale

Colonel North Memorial Hall - Talbot St

Maesteg, CF34 9BL

  • Leisure for Sale
  • £240,000
  • 2,040 sq ft
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More details for 30 Curzon St, London - Leisure for Sale

30 Curzon St

London, W1J 7TN

  • Leisure for Sale
  • £70,000,000
  • 24,225 sq ft
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More details for Bassetsbury Ln, High Wycombe - Leisure for Sale

Wycombe Rye Lido - Bassetsbury Ln

High Wycombe, HP11 1QX

  • Leisure for Sale
  • Price Upon Request
  • 14,531 sq ft

High Wycombe Leisure for Sale

<b> LEASE FOR SALE - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST BY 2 JUNE 2026 - c.35 Year Lease for Sale - Outdoor Lido, Gym, Café & Sports Facilities - New Operator Sought to Purchase Head Lease</b> <b>Key Features</b> • Long leasehold interest – approx. 35 years unexpired • Outdoor heated lido, children’s pool, gym & fitness areas • Five-a-side football pitch and leisure facilities • Passing rent: £8,000 per annum + 30% of net income • Rights to assign, underlet and charge (subject to landlord consent) • Café income from undertenant • Parking for approx. 100 vehicles • Significant tenant improvements (including new pool boilers) • Attractive setting within Wycombe Rye Park • Potential to enhance income and operational performance APPROX. FLOOR AREA - 1,350 sq m / 14,531 sq ft <b>OVERVIEW</b> Holywell Mead Leisure Centre (Wycombe Rye Lido) comprises a well established leisure complex set within the attractive surroundings of Wycombe Rye Park. The property includes a heated outdoor swimming lido, a children’s pool, gym and fitness areas, a café, sports pitches and associated leisure accommodation. We are advised there are c. 1,000 members. The complex extends to approximately 14,531 sq ft and benefits from a large car park with around 100 spaces. The site offers a rare opportunity to acquire a leasehold interest with c.35 years remaining unexpired, a low passing rent and broad permitted leisure uses. The café is underlet (details provided in the Buyer Pack) and the car park is operated via Ringo, generating additional income. The property has benefitted from tenant improvements, including new boilers for the pools, although both pools are understood to require relining (quote c.£40,000). The lease is for sale on behalf of joint administrators, and a new operator is sought to purchase the lease and operate the facilities. <b>LOCATION</b> Holywell Mead Leisure Centre occupies a prominent position within Wycombe Rye, a large public park located just east of High Wycombe town centre. The property benefits from a picturesque setting adjacent to open green space, walking routes and recreational areas, while remaining within easy reach of the town’s retail, residential and civic amenities. High Wycombe Station is approximately 0.8 miles to the west, providing direct rail services to London Marylebone. Road connections are strong, with the A40 and A404 nearby, and the M40 (Junction 4) approximately 2.5 miles to the south, offering excellent access to London, Oxford and the wider motorway network. The surrounding area includes Wycombe Museum, Wycombe Hospital, Eden Shopping Centre, local schools, sports clubs and residential neighbourhoods, supporting strong year-round footfall and demand for leisure uses. <b>FLOOR AREA</b> TOTAL - 1,350 sq m / 14,531 sq ft RPRS have not measured the building and have been provided with these measurements. Purchasers must satisfy themselves and make their own investigations. <b>THE LEASE</b> Head Lease • Term: 1 April 2011 – 31 March 2061 • Approx. 35 years unexpired • Passing rent: £8,000 per annum + 30% of net income • Use: Indoor and outdoor sports and leisure uses • Full repairing and insuring Underleases / Income • Café underlet (rent advised as c.£8,000 per annum; lease not inspected) • Car park operated by Ringo (agreement not inspected) <b>BUYER PACK</b> The Buyer Pack is available upon request and includes: • Leases • Floor plans • Compliance documents • Current membership details • F&F inventory • and more Information has been provided by current operator and buyers must check the documents and undertake their own investigations. <b>SERVICES</b> We understand the property has mains electricity, water, gas and drainage. None of the plant and machinery have been tested and interested parties should make their own investigations. <b>FIXTURES AND FITTINGS</b> The fixtures and fittings are available by way of separate negotiation. <b>EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INVITED</b> Interested parties are invited to submit their expression of interest by 2 June 2026. <b>GUIDE PRICE</b> Offers Invited. <b>VAT</b> VAT may be applicable to the lease premium. Purchasers to make their own enquiries. <b>EPC</b> To be confirmed. <b>NOTE</b> As this is an insolvency related sale, we have limited information available. Interested parties should make their own investigations on all matters.

Contact:

RPRS Group Ltd

Property Subtype:

Swimming Pool

Date on Market:

19/05/2026

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More details for Langford Rd, Biggleswade - Leisure for Sale

Biggleswade Town FC - Langford Rd

Biggleswade, SG18 9JT

  • Leisure for Sale
  • Price Upon Request
  • 479,160 sq ft
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More details for 13 Gordon Rd, Winchester - Leisure for Sale

Former River Park Leisure Centre - 13 Gordon Rd

Winchester, SO23 7DD

  • Leisure for Sale
  • Price Upon Request
  • 90,000 sq ft
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More details for Nantcarn Rd, Cwmcarn - Leisure for Sale

Cwmcarn Forest Drive Visitor Centre - Nantcarn Rd

Cwmcarn, NP11 7FE

  • Leisure for Sale
  • Price Upon Request
  • 6,534 sq ft
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