We’ve loved and lost plenty of different venues over the past few decades, with each one leaving behind fond memories for locals.
So The Chad asked readers which were the best nightclubs to ever exist in the town – and here are some of their favourites.

1. The Palais
During the nineties you had to queue for ages to get in everywhere. Photo: Stewart Nicholson

2. Venue 44
Venue 44 catered for Vibealite, Renaissance and Happy Hardcore fans in their hundreds back in the day. It was demolished in 2010. Photo: Matthew Wright - The Humble Art Company


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