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Located on the bank of the River Thames in Bankside’s Cultural Quarter, Shakespeare’s Globe welcomes thousands of visitors to experience world renowned productions of Shakespeare every day.
Getting here
Shakespeare’s Globe is easily accessible via all of London’s major transport links
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Access
Welcoming and accessible to all visitors, find out more about our programme of Relaxed and Assisted Performances.
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Guided Tours
Our expert guides will take you on a fascinating tour of the iconic Globe Theatre, bringing the space to life with colourful stories of the 1599 Globe, of the reconstruction process in the 1990s, and of how the ‘wooden O’ works today as an imaginative and experimental theatrical space. Find out more.
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Café, restaurant & bar
More information on the Swan Bar & Restaurant, serving delicious, locally sourced food and drink
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Opening Times
Box Office
Open daily
10.00am – 6.00pm
The Box Office is also open before each event for those visiting in person.
Globe Theatre Tours standard hours
Open daily
9.30am – 5.00pm
Tours depart every 30 minutes. As we are a working theatre, tour times vary due to performance schedules.
Swan Restaurant
Open Monday – Friday
12 noon – 2.30pm & 6.00pm – 10.30pm
Open Saturday
12 noon – 3.30pm & 6.00pm – 10.30pm
Open Sunday
12 noon – 9.00pm
The restaurant opens at 5.00pm (Monday – Saturday) every evening there is a show playing in the Globe Theatre and the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
Shakespeare’s Globe is committed to the safety and security of all our visitors and staff. We currently have enhanced security, with all bags being checked before performances. Some entrances may be closed, so please follow signage. Please arrive in good time, do not bring any large bags and check our website before your visit or call +44 (0)20 7902 1500 to find out about our latest opening times.
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