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The Thomas Tripp

Historic Christchurch freehouse with live music.

Venue at a glance The Thomas Tripp · Christchurch
Capacity
standinggrassroots
Varies
Live music
flexibleper week
Start time
doorsnightly
PA
Backline
PA + micsgear
Rock
Books
originals+3 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory

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Last updated: 4 June 2026

The Thomas Tripp — Quick Facts

Historic Christchurch freehouse with live music.

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Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes

Where

The Thomas Tripp 10 Wick Ln
Christchurch
Christchurch BH23 1HX

Genres

Rock Blues Acoustic Covers

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Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
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Vocal mics
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About The Thomas Tripp

The Thomas Tripp is a grassroots music venue in Christchurch, Christchurch. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

The Thomas Tripp books Rock, Blues, Acoustic, Covers acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Christchurch venue directory.

The Thomas Tripp is a historic freehouse dating to around 1750 — once a smugglers' haunt — at 10 Wick Lane, Christchurch, Dorset (BH23 1HX), in the wider Bournemouth conurbation. By day it is a traditional pub with real ale, an open fire and a garden, serving food by chef Quentin Royles; by night it is an electrifying live-music venue hosting touring bands and local talent, with music always free. It runs a regular open-mic night with Si Genaro that welcomes solo performers, duos, bands, comedians and poets. A house PA is provided and the venue takes both originals and covers.

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10 Wick Ln, Christchurch, Christchurch, BH23 1HX

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