The Dugdale Centre facts for kids
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| Location | Enfield Town, London United Kingdom |
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| Public transit |  Enfield Town Enfield Chase |
| Owner | London Borough of Enfield |
| Capacity | 139 |
| Opened | 2011 |
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| https://www.dugdaleartscentre.co.uk | |
The Dugdale Arts Centre (DAC) is a creative hub located in the centre of Enfield Town, London. It features a 150-seat theatre, the Museum of Enfield, and spaces for workshops and performances. The centre also has an award-winning café that focuses on using local and sustainable food.
The DAC is a busy place with exhibitions, workshops, and community events. It is owned and managed by the London Borough of Enfield Council.
The Story of the Centre
Before it became the arts centre we know today, the building served other purposes. Between 2008 and 2011, it was the temporary home for the Enfield Town Library and the offices for Forty Hall while those places were being improved.
Becoming an Arts Centre
In October 2011, the building officially became part of the Millfield Arts Centre family. It started showing new kinds of performances that weren't common in Enfield before. These included jazz music, comedy shows, mime, poetry, puppetry, and special theatre for children. This was different from the larger shows at the nearby Millfield Theatre.
In 2012, the first floor was turned into rooms for meetings and conferences. A new space was also created for the Museum of Enfield's collection, putting it right next to the local history archives. The next year, in 2013, the theatre was upgraded with more space and new seats, allowing for bigger audiences and more flexible shows.
Recent Changes
In 2020, the building played an important role in the community by becoming one of the main COVID-19 vaccination centres for the area.
After a major renovation, the building reopened in December 2022 with a fresh look designed by architects Dallas-Pierce-Quintero. It was renamed the Dugdale Arts Centre. Today, it celebrates amazing art from all over the United Kingdom and especially showcases things that are "Made in Enfield."
How to Get There
The Dugdale Arts Centre is easy to find in the centre of Enfield Town. The closest train stations are Enfield Town and Enfield Chase.
You can also get there using several London Bus routes:
- 121
- W8
- 329
- 231
