Royal Court Theatre, London

Name: Royal Court Theatre
Address: London, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7565 5000

#916 among attractions in London

Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts

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Facts and practical information

The Royal Court Theatre, at different times known as the Court Theatre, the New Chelsea Theatre, and the Belgravia Theatre, is a non-commercial West End theatre in Sloane Square, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London, England. In 1956 it was acquired by and remains the home of the English Stage Company and is notable for its contributions to contemporary theatre. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1870 (154 years ago)Coordinates: 51°29'33"N, 0°9'23"W

Address

Kensington and Chelsea (Chelsea)London United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7565 5000

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Saatchi Gallery, Sloane Street, Beauchamp Place, National Army Museum.

~880 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Saatchi Gallery, London
5 min walk • The Saatchi Gallery, located in the heart of London, stands as a contemporary cultural landmark dedicated to showcasing the works of emerging artists from around the world. Since its inception by Charles Saatchi in 1985, the gallery has played a pivotal role in...
~1600 ftN
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Sloane Street, London
8 min walk • Sloane Street, nestled in the heart of London's prestigious Knightsbridge area, serves as a beacon for luxury shopping enthusiasts from around the globe. This illustrious street is lined with an array of high-end fashion houses and designer boutiques, making it one of...
0.5 miNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Beauchamp Place, London
14 min walk • Beauchamp Place is a fashionable shopping street in the Knightsbridge district of London. It was known as Grove Place until 1885.
0.5 miS
Museum, Military museum, History museum
National Army Museum, London
12 min walk • The National Army Museum is the British Army's central museum. It is located in the Chelsea district of central London, adjacent to the Royal Hospital Chelsea, the home of the "Chelsea Pensioners". The museum is a non-departmental public body.
0.5 miNE
Monuments and statues
Foch, London
14 min walk • The Equestrian statue of Ferdinand Foch stands in Lower Grosvenor Gardens, London. The sculptor was Georges Malissard and the statue is a replica of another raised in Cassel, France.
~620 ftW
Shopping, Department store, Modernist architecture
Peter Jones, London
3 min walk • Peter Jones & Partners is a large department store in central London. It is owned by John Lewis Partnership and located in Sloane Square, Chelsea.
~1960 ftS
Museum, Christopher Wren, History museum
Royal Hospital, London
10 min walk • The Royal Hospital Chelsea is a retirement home and nursing home for some 300 veterans of the British Army. Founded as an almshouse, the ancient sense of the word "hospital", it is a 66-acre site located on Royal Hospital Road in Chelsea.
0.5 miN
Park
Belgrave Square, London
14 min walk • Belgrave Square is a large 19th-century garden square in London. It is the centrepiece of Belgravia, and its architecture resembles the original scheme of property contractor Thomas Cubitt who engaged George Basevi for all of the terraces for the 2nd Earl Grosvenor, later the 1st Marquess of Westminster, in the 1820s.
~1930 ftNE
Park
Eaton Square, London
10 min walk • Eaton Square is a rectangular, residential garden square in London's Belgravia district. It is the largest square in London.
0.6 miNE
Memorial
Rifle Brigade War Memorial, London
15 min walk • The Rifle Brigade War Memorial in London commemorates the service of the Rifle Brigade in the First and Second World Wars. It stands at the junction of Grosvenor Gardens and Hobart Place near Victoria Station in the City of Westminster, on land donated by the 2nd Duke of Westminster.
0.5 miNE
Park
Grosvenor Gardens, London
14 min walk • Grosvenor Gardens is the name given to two triangular parks in Belgravia, London, faced on their western and eastern sides by streets of the same name. Both roads run roughly north to south from Hobart Place and Grosvenor Place to Buckingham Palace Road.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Royal Court Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Sloane Square, London (1 min walk), Cadogan Hall, London (3 min walk), Saatchi Gallery, London (5 min walk), Pimlico Farmers' Market, London (6 min walk).

How to get to Royal Court Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Court Theatre:

Metro

Sloane Square (1 min walk)
Victoria • Lines: Circle, District, Victoria (16 min walk)

Bus

Chelsea Bridge Road • Lines: 11, 170, 211, N11 (5 min walk)
Royal Hospital Road • Lines: 11, 137, 211, 360, 452, N11, N137 (5 min walk)

Train

London Victoria (14 min walk)
Battersea Park (28 min walk)

Ferry

Battersea Power Station Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb2, Rb6 (19 min walk)
Cadogan Pier • Lines: Rb6 (21 min walk)