South Mill Arts

South Mill Arts combines a working theatre, a cinema screen, galleries and Bishop's Stortford Museum under one roof on South Road, a short walk from the town centre and station. The museum sits in a Georgian building and shows local history, including a Roman coffin found near the ancient Stane Street, so it suits families wanting a rainy-afternoon browse with children. Younger visitors can borrow a sensory backpack from reception to keep them occupied during a museum visit, and there is a Young Curator programme for teenagers interested in how exhibitions are put together. The theatre hosts children's and family shows through the year, including pantomimes and touring productions, and there are classes and workshops alongside. A bar serves drinks and snacks, and the building has accessible toilets and a lift to the first floor. Check the programme before you visit, as theatre and cinema dates change through the year.