Shakespeare's Globe, London
Facts and practical information
Shakespeare's Globe is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, an Elizabethan playhouse for which William Shakespeare wrote his plays, in the London Borough of Southwark, on the south bank of the River Thames. The original theatre was built in 1599, destroyed by the fire in 1613, rebuilt in 1614, and then demolished in 1644. The modern Globe Theatre is an academic approximation based on available evidence of the 1599 and 1614 buildings. It is considered quite realistic, though modern safety requirements mean that it accommodates only 1,400 spectators compared to the original theatre's 3,000. ()
Shakespeare's Globe – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Tate Modern, Borough Market, Millennium Bridge, Southwark Cathedral.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Shakespeare's Globe open?
- Monday 10 am - 5:30 pm
- Tuesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
- Wednesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 5:30 pm
- Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 5:30 pm
- Sunday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Which popular attractions are close to Shakespeare's Globe?
How to get to Shakespeare's Globe by public transport?
Ferry
- Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (5 min walk)
- Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (10 min walk)
Bus
- London Bridge • Lines: 388 (8 min walk)
- London Bridge Station • Lines: 343, 381, 388, 47, N199, N381 (9 min walk)
Train
- London Cannon Street (9 min walk)
- London Blackfriars (12 min walk)
Metro
- London Bridge • Lines: Jubilee, Northern (9 min walk)
- Mansion House • Lines: Circle, District (9 min walk)
Light rail
- Bank Platform 9 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (12 min walk)
- Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (24 min walk)