Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Name: Edinburgh Playhouse
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 131 557 2692

#130 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Playhouse is a theatre in Edinburgh, Scotland. With 3,059 seats it is the second largest theatre in the UK after the Hammersmith Apollo. The theatre is owned by Ambassador Theatre Group. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1929 (95 years ago)Capacity: 3059Coordinates: 55°57'24"N, 3°11'6"W

Address

Calton HillEdinburgh United Kingdom

Contact

+44 131 557 2692

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Edinburgh Playhouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Multrees Walk, Calton Hill, Waverley Mall, St. James Centre.

~1400 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district, Shopping centre
Multrees Walk, Edinburgh
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh, Multrees Walk stands as a beacon of luxury shopping in Scotland's capital. This prestigious shopping district is renowned for its selection of high-end boutiques and designer stores, attracting both locals and visitors with a taste...
~670 ftSE
Views, gay bars and Edinburgh Playhouse
Calton Hill, Edinburgh
4 min walk • Perched atop its namesake mound, Calton Hill is a verdant oasis in the heart of Edinburgh, offering both locals and tourists a serene park environment and an unparalleled vantage point over Scotland's capital. This historic hill, crowned with iconic monuments...
~1890 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Waverley Mall, Edinburgh
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Scotland's historic capital, Waverley Mall presents a unique shopping experience amidst Edinburgh's bustling city life. Conveniently situated next to Waverley Station, this shopping centre offers a diverse range of retail outlets, catering...
~1150 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
St. James Centre, Edinburgh
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh, the St. James Centre stands as a modern beacon of retail and leisure within the historic city. This bustling shopping centre, strategically located at the east end of Princes Street, offers a diverse array of high-street and designer...
~1810 ftW
Victorian gallery of notable Scots
Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery stands as a cultural beacon, housing the country's most significant collection of portraits. This stunning red sandstone neo-gothic palace, designed by Sir Robert Rowand Anderson, opened its...
~730 ftSE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Collective, Edinburgh
4 min walk • Collective is a contemporary art institution located in the heart of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Nestled atop Calton Hill, this museum is not only a destination for art enthusiasts but also offers panoramic views of the city.
~960 ftSE
Memorial, Monuments and statues
National Monument of Scotland, Edinburgh
5 min walk • The National Monument of Scotland stands proudly atop Calton Hill in Edinburgh, a poignant tribute to the Scottish soldiers and sailors who gave their lives during the Napoleonic Wars. This striking memorial, designed to echo the Parthenon in Athens, symbolizes...
~960 ftSE
Tower, Memorial, Monuments and statues
Nelson Monument, Edinburgh
5 min walk • The Nelson Monument is a prominent historical landmark that towers over the city of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Erected in honor of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, one of Britain's most revered naval figures, the monument commemorates his victory and death at the Battle of...
~690 ftSE
Observatories and planetariums
City Observatory, Edinburgh
4 min walk • The City Observatory was an astronomical observatory on Calton Hill in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is also known as the Calton Hill Observatory.
~980 ftS
Memorial, Cemetery
Old Calton Burial Ground, Edinburgh
5 min walk • The Old Calton Burial Ground is a cemetery in Edinburgh, Scotland. It located at Calton Hill to the north-east of the city centre.
~1850 ftS
Bridge
North Bridge, Edinburgh
9 min walk • North Bridge is a road bridge and street in Edinburgh linking the High Street with Princes Street, and the Old Town with the New Town. The current bridge was built between 1894 and 1897. A previous North Bridge, built between 1763 and 1772, stood until 1896.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Edinburgh Playhouse open?

Edinburgh Playhouse is open:

Monday 12 pm - 6 pm
Tuesday 12 pm - 6 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 6 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 6 pm
Friday 12 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Edinburgh Playhouse?

Nearby attractions include St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh (4 min walk), Calton Hill, Edinburgh (4 min walk), City Observatory, Edinburgh (4 min walk), Collective, Edinburgh (4 min walk).

How to get to Edinburgh Playhouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Edinburgh Playhouse:

Bus

Leopold Place • Lines: 1, 19, 26, 4, 44 (3 min walk)
York Place • Lines: 10, 11, 12, 16, 26, 44 (4 min walk)

Tram

St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (9 min walk)
Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (16 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (11 min walk)