New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth

Name: New Theatre Royal
Address: Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 23 9264 9000

#24 among attractions in Portsmouth

Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Entertainment

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Opened: 1884 (140 years ago)Capacity: 667Coordinates: 50°47'47"N, 1°5'36"W

Address

Charles DickensPortsmouth United Kingdom

Contact

+44 23 9264 9000

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Portsmouth

Day trips

New Theatre Royal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays, Cascades Shopping Centre, Portsmouth Cathedral.

0.7 miW
Sail-like tower with panoramic views
Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth
17 min walk • The Spinnaker Tower is a striking landmark in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, and an emblem of the city's maritime heritage. This sleek, sail-shaped structure soars to a height of 170 meters, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the historic Portsmouth Harbour, the...
0.6 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Cinema
Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth
15 min walk • Gunwharf Quays is a shopping centre located in the Portsea area of the city of Portsmouth in England. It was constructed in the early 21st century on the site of what had once been HM Gunwharf, Portsmouth.
~1820 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cascades Shopping Centre, Portsmouth
9 min walk • Cascades Shopping Centre is an enclosed shopping centre in the city centre of Portsmouth on the South Coast of England. It has a wide range of High Street retailers, and its own multi-storey car park connecting straight into the malls by lifts and stairs.
0.6 miSW
Place of worship since the 12th-century
Portsmouth Cathedral, Portsmouth
17 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, commonly known as Portsmouth Cathedral, is an Anglican cathedral church in the centre of Old Portsmouth in Portsmouth, England.
~610 ftN
Monuments and statues
Portsmouth War Memorial, Portsmouth
3 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.
0.7 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Bridge Shopping Centre, Portsmouth
18 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
Church, Gothic architecture
Royal Garrison Church, Portsmouth
18 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.
0.7 miW
Museum, Military museum, Historical place
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth
19 min walk • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is an area of HM Naval Base Portsmouth which is open to the public; it contains several historic buildings and ships.
0.8 miNW
Museum
National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth
20 min walk • The National Museum of the Royal Navy was created in early 2009 to act as a single non-departmental public body for the museums of the Royal Navy. With venues across the United Kingdom, the museums detail the history of the Royal Navy operating on and under the sea, on land and in the air.
~610 ftN
Music venue, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth
3 min walk • Portsmouth Guildhall is a multi-use building in the centre of Portsmouth, UK, located on a pedestrian square close to the Portsmouth and Southsea railway station. Constructed in 1890, the building was known as Portsmouth Town Hall until 1926.
~1400 ftN
Brick-built Victorian Gothic church
Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Portsmouth
7 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Portsmouth, England. It is the mother church of the Portsmouth diocese and seat of the Bishop of Portsmouth, currently the Right Reverend Philip Egan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is New Theatre Royal open?

New Theatre Royal is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to New Theatre Royal?

Nearby attractions include University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth (3 min walk), Portsmouth War Memorial, Portsmouth (3 min walk), Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth (3 min walk), Victoria Park, Portsmouth (5 min walk).

How to get to New Theatre Royal by public transport?

The nearest stations to New Theatre Royal:

Train

Portsmouth and Southsea (5 min walk)
Portsmouth Harbour (18 min walk)

Bus

The Hard Interchange (16 min walk)
Gosport Bus Station (28 min walk)

Ferry

Portsmouth Car Ferry terminal • Lines: Portsmouth - Fishbourne (vehicle ferry) (16 min walk)
Gosport Ferry Terminal • Lines: Gosport-Portsmouth Hard (26 min walk)