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Shakespeare's Globe, London

What does the Shakespeare Globe, Theatre tour include?

The Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Tour introduces visitors to all aspects of the Globe, historical and contemporary, including Sam Wanamaker's epic struggle to recreate the theatre from the 1599 original.

How do I collect tickets for Shakespeare's Globe, Theatre Tours?

For this event, once you have completed purchase and received a confirmation email, you will need to take this to the venue on the day where you will pick up your ticket.

Where do I go for the Shakespeare Globe, Theatre Tour?

The tour takes place at Shakespeare Globe. Globe Theatre tours sometimes take place during rehearsals, giving you an exciting opportunity to go behind the scenes. When actors are on stage, we kindly ask that you do not take photographs and that you f

How long does the Shakespeare's Globe, Theatre Tours last?

Tours are in English and last approximately 40 minutes. Information sheets are available in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese and Simplified Chinese.

What age is Shakespeare's Globe, Theatre Tours suitable for?

Children and families are very welcome at Shakespeare’s Globe. A ticket is required for anyone aged three and over. If, for whatever reason, we recommend that any of our productions might not be suitable for children, we will endeavour to make this i

When can I take a tour of Shakespeare's Globe's Theatre Tours

The tours are currently booking up until May 2019. The times for the tours are 9am, 10am, 11am and 12pm.

How do I collect tickets if I am not the cardholder? (Shakespeare's Globe, London)

You will need to show the cardholders confirmation email and state their name.

Are there baby changing facilities? (Shakespeare's Globe, London)

Yes, on the Piazza Level, just past the shop.

Are booster seats available? (Shakespeare's Globe, London)

There are no booster seats, however, If seated, cushions can be rented in the outdoor Globe Theatre. We recommend sitting on the end of an isle as you are welcome to leave and re-enter the theatre.

Is there room to park my buggy? (Shakespeare's Globe, London)

We do not allow pushchairs, baby carriers or buggies into either theatre space, as we do not have storage facilities for these items. For specific family events, pushchairs and buggies will be allowed onsite. This will be billed alongside other infor

Is there parking nearby? (Shakespeare's Globe, London)

Parking is very limited around the theatre. There is an NCP car park on Thames Exchange on the north side of Southwark Bridge (open 24 hours, seven days a week). There is some limited parking for access scheme members on-site.

Is there food and drink available? (Shakespeare's Globe, London)

British, locally-sourced produce is at the heart of our restaurant menu, which changes with the seasons. Join us for lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, pre or post-theatre dining on the second floor, with stunning views of the Thames and St Paul’s. A pre-

What do the seats look like? (Shakespeare's Globe, London)

How do I get there by car? (Shakespeare's Globe, London)

By Car and Taxi. Where possible, visitors are advised to arrive by public transport or by taxi. There is an NCP car park on Thames Exchange on the north side of Southwark Bridge (open 24 hours, seven days a week). Limited parking is possible on New G

How do I get there by public transport? (Shakespeare's Globe, London)

On Foot. There are excellent footpaths along the river from Waterloo and from Southwark Bridge. The Millennium Footbridge is 50 metres from the Theatre. By Train. The major local stations are Blackfriars (10 minute walk) London Bridge (15 minute walk

Venue Access Information (Shakespeare's Globe, London)

Whichever way you engage with Shakespeare’s Globe, we aim to be as welcoming and inclusive as possible. We believe that equal access can only be achieved with your input, so please let us know if you feel there is anything we can do to improve your v

Where do I go? (Shakespeare's Globe, London)

21 New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DT