The world’s first Heritage Centre dedicated to Philip Astley, the father of modern circus born in Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1742.
The Philip Astley Centre is a heritage center celebrating Philip Astley, a multi-purpose visitor center with exhibitions, workshops, and performances.
A hub for cultural and educational activities:
Circus Skills Workshops
Performances and Film Viewings
Exhibitions and Lectures
Community Events Space
Educational Outreach Sessions
The Home of Modern Circus
The Centre has become a global landmark for circus heritage, attracting international visitors and providing local residents with a unique cultural space.
The funding has given life to the Visitor and Activity Centre, becoming a hub for cultural and educational activities, that incorporate ground-based circus skill workshops, talks, lectures, film shows, exhibitions and craft.
The Centre’s first anniversary celebrations, which included circus
skills workshops, performances, and a visit from Newcastle-under-Lyme MP Adam Jogee, showcased the growing importance of this venue in promoting local pride and fostering creativity in the borough.
