The present Heritage Centre is on the site of 2 earlier establishments.  Originally the “New Inn” in 1868 the site became “The Royal Oxford Music Hall”.  The following year the building, which is situated a few doors down from the court house, became The Criterion public house, with a music hall called ‘The Palace of Varieties’ situated immediately to its rear.  This offered “rational amusement for all classes” including in April 1876, a one armed juggler!

• Opening Times: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am to 3pm
• Cost: Adults £2, children  free entry

• Telephone: 01795 662981
• Website: www.thecriterionbluetown.co.uk
• Facebook: BlueTownHeritage
• Twitter:  @Blue_Town_   &   @CriterionBlueTo

•   KCU Learning destination
  • Wheels of Time Visit – 2h *
  • Activity Trail – 1h

  * includes Activity Trail

69 High Street, Blue Town, Sheerness-on-Sea, Kent, ME12 1RW