Kings Theatre, Portsmouth

Name: Kings Theatre
Address: Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 23 9282 8282

#32 among attractions in Portsmouth

Theater, Concerts and shows, Arcade, Performing arts

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Facts and practical information

The Kings Theatre is a theatre in Southsea, Portsmouth, designed by the architect Frank Matcham. It opened on 30 September 1907. It is operated by the Kings Theatre Trust Ltd. The building was designated a Grade II* listed building in 1976. ()

Opened: 30 September 1907 (117 years ago)Capacity: 1400Coordinates: 50°47'13"N, 1°4'52"W

Address

St. JudePortsmouth United Kingdom

Contact

+44 23 9282 8282

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Day trips

Kings Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Clarence Pier, Southsea Castle, The Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth War Memorial.

0.9 miW
Amusement, Amusement park, Piers and boardwalks
Clarence Pier, Portsmouth
23 min walk • Nestled along the southern coast of England, Clarence Pier stands as a vibrant hub of entertainment in the city of Portsmouth. This seaside amusement park, with its array of rides, arcades, and attractions, offers a delightful escape for families, tourists,...
0.7 miSW
Museum inside 1545 coastal fortress
Southsea Castle, Portsmouth
18 min walk • Southsea Castle stands as a testament to England's storied past, a fortress steeped in history located in the coastal city of Portsmouth. Constructed in 1544 under the orders of King Henry VIII, this historic edifice was part of a series of fortifications built...
~1210 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
The Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth
6 min walk • The Wedgewood Rooms is an independent live music venue, in Southsea, Portsmouth, England, which hosts both music and comedy events. It has a capacity of 400 people, and is located on Albert Road in Southsea.
0.9 miNW
Monuments and statues
Portsmouth War Memorial, Portsmouth
24 min walk • The City of Portsmouth War Memorial, also referred to as the Guildhall Square War Memorial, is a First World War memorial in Guildhall Square in the centre of Portsmouth, Hampshire, on the south coast of England.
1 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
Fratton Park, Portsmouth
26 min walk • Fratton Park is a football ground in Portsmouth, England, which is the home of Portsmouth F.C. Fratton Park was first opened on a public open day on Tuesday 15 August 1899.
0.6 miS
Watersports, Swimming pool, Gym
Pyramids Centre, Portsmouth
15 min walk • The Portsmouth Pyramids Centre is an indoor leisure complex in Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. It has a live arena, leisure gym and function rooms. The function room, located next door to the indoor leisure complex, is, along with the Portsmouth Guildhall and The Wedgewood Rooms, a popular venue for live music.
0.8 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Bridge Shopping Centre, Portsmouth
21 min walk • The Bridge Shopping Centre is a small shopping centre located in Portsmouth, England. The centre was opened in May 1989 on land which was formerly home to Portsea Island Central Premises Co-Op.
0.7 miSW
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Portsmouth
18 min walk • The Portsmouth Naval Memorial, sometimes known as Southsea Naval Memorial, is a war memorial in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, on Southsea Common beside Clarence Esplanade, between Clarence Pier and Southsea Castle.
1 miW
Church, Gothic architecture
Royal Garrison Church, Portsmouth
26 min walk • Domus Dei was an almshouse and hospice at Old Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom. It is now also known as the Royal Garrison Church and is an English Heritage property and a Grade II listed building.
0.6 miSW
Museum, Military museum, Specialty museum
D-Day Museum, Portsmouth
16 min walk • The D-Day Story is a visitor attraction located in Southsea, Portsmouth in Hampshire, England. It tells the story of Operation Overlord during the Normandy D-Day landings.
0.8 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth
22 min walk • The New Theatre Royal is a Victorian Grade II* listed theatre in the heart of Portsmouth, England, with a capacity of 667. The theatre building was constructed in 1854 as Landport Hall. It was converted to a theatre two years later. It was rebuilt in 1884 by Charles J. Phipps and again in 1900 by Frank Matcham.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kings Theatre?

Nearby attractions include King's Ship, Portsmouth (5 min walk), Portsmouth and Southsea Synagogue, Portsmouth (6 min walk), Southsea, Portsmouth (13 min walk), Somerstown, Portsmouth (15 min walk).

How to get to Kings Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kings Theatre:

Train

Fratton (19 min walk)
Portsmouth and Southsea (23 min walk)

Ferry

Portsmouth Car Ferry terminal • Lines: Portsmouth - Fishbourne (vehicle ferry) (30 min walk)

Bus

The Hard Interchange (35 min walk)