The Eric Morecambe Arts Centre

About The Eric Morecambe Arts Centre

Proudly named after one of Harpenden's most treasured residents and half of the most successful comedy double act of all time; Eric Morecambe, the EMC (Eric Morecambe Centre) is a new, vibrant and busy venue offering a mixture of touring productions, films and exhibitions and it has already made an outstanding cultural mark on the town.

The state-of-the-art Eric Morecambe Centre is set on the edge of Rothamsted Park, close to the town centre and train station.

Their entertainment programme is extremely varied and regularly hosts live music, tribute acts, comedy, theatre productions, schools concerts, an annual Christmas Panto as well as an excellent film programme.

It is now also recognised as being the hub of the community and hosts everything from preschool activities, dance and exercise classes, exhibitions and youth theatre productions to a wide variety of club and society events.

This venue is a multi-function space involving a main theatre auditorium that seats 511. There are also 2 large function rooms, a history room, bars and a coffee shop with views across the park. Plus ample parking next door.

The Luxury Harpenden Wedding Fair.

The EMC offers the perfect setting to explore the wide variety of inspirational and local wedding suppliers that the Luxury Harpenden Wedding Fair has to offer.

With a grand stage perfect for our trademark catwalk shows featuring Bridal gowns from a variety of bridal shops both in Hertfordshire and further afield, stylish menswear for the lads and dads plus the latest collections for mother of the bride/mother of the groom and guests. The spacious exhibition areas give plenty of room for the many unique and creative suppliers available to discuss your special day.

The Luxury Harpenden Wedding Fair also offers you the unique opportunity to participate in our Wedding master classes and sample food and drink suppliers from the local area.

With beautiful fashion shows, a tempting Champagne bar and tasty food offerings, this Wedding Fair is not to be missed!

Excellent transport links from the nearby Harpenden train station, on the ThamesLink Line, with direct travel from St Pancras (30min), Bedford (20min) and Luton (10min).

The Eric Morecambe Centre can be found at the old Harpenden Leisure Centre site, if you use AL5 2HU in the sat nav.

Ample free weekend parking available in the nearby car parks.

The Eric Morecambe Arts Centre
Rothamsted Park, Harpenden, Herts, AL5 2FR