The theatre building was Weston-super-Mare's first Baptist church, built in 1850 as
Wadham Street Baptist Church, and was also the town's first public building. In 1862
Hans Price, who became the town's leading architect, was commissioned to adapt and enlarge the building. The name comes from "Black Hay", a field that originally lay between the High Street and Wadham Street. • 1850 – The Blakehay is built as Wadham Street Baptist Church • 1862 – The building is enlarged • 1985 – The building closes as a place of worship • 2004 – Weston-super-Mare Town Council purchases The Blakehay • 2010 – Refurbishment begins- Work starts on refurbishing parts of the building including new toilets and bar area • 2011 – present – The Blakehay Theatre is a community theatre for the residents and visitors of Weston-super-Mare ==Current use==