One of the most exciting areas in the rejuvenation of Yeovil town centre is well underway to being fully unveiled to the public in early January 2025.

The area known as ‘The Triangle’ at the eastern end of the town has been the focus of complex and extensive redevelopment and upgrades, in a transformation designed to boost much needed investment in Yeovil’s economy.

The creation of the state-of-the-art amphitheatre style entertainment space came about after local people and businesses shared ideas about what they would like to see in their town, for their community.

The space features seating for about 100, around an open space that incorporates a water feature which will be commissioned in the spring.

The thoughtfully designed open space in the heart of town will be a place for people to gather or simply take time out during the day. A raised stage with large screen for live performances and screened events, as well as art installations commissioned and co-created with local community groups during the Covid pandemic, will create what is hoped will become a popular focal point for the community.

Councillor Mike Rigby, Lead Member for Economic Development, Planning and Assets, said:

We are incredibly excited to be opening the Triangle in the new year – a completely different space from the former Bandstand area. Locals will see elements of the new space already open and dressed for the festive period.

We will be working with partners to deliver a diverse programme of events and activities, maximising the potential the new space will offer in bringing people together and creating a focal point for the town.

The regeneration of the Triangle has been a long time coming and we thank local businesses for their patience while works have been underway – in particular, Texas Rocks, Neo’s, Chicago Rock and The Entertainer.

It has been vital that we get this space right – the community spoke and we listened. We very much hope locals and visitors alike will find it an inspiring, relaxing and exciting new addition in making Yeovil a thriving place to live, work and visit.

Works to complete the new entertainment space will continue and an official opening of the Triangle will take place early in the new year.

Further details will follow.