Unicorn Theatre, London

Name: Unicorn Theatre
Address: London, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7645 0500

#1061 among attractions in London

Theater, Concerts and shows, Cafe

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Facts and practical information

The Unicorn Theatre is a children's theatre in the London Borough of Southwark, in England. It is a custom-built, RIBA Award–winning building on Tooley Street, which opened in 2005. The theatre was designed by Keith Williams, built by Arup and comprises two theatre spaces, an education studio, rehearsal space, café and the John Lyon meeting room. ()

Opened: 2005 (20 years ago)Coordinates: 51°30'14"N, 0°4'51"W

Address

Southwark (Riverside)London United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7645 0500

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Tower of London, Tower Bridge, City Hall, Old Billingsgate Market.

~1860 ftNE
Medieval castle housing the Crown Jewels
Tower of London, London
9 min walk • The Tower of London is an iconic fortress situated in the heart of the city of London, United Kingdom. With a history stretching back over 1,000 years, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has been a royal palace, an armory, a treasury, the home of the Royal Mint, a public...
~1350 ftNE
Iconic Victorian turreted bridge
Tower Bridge, London
7 min walk • Tower Bridge, an iconic feature of the London skyline, is a testament to Victorian engineering and architecture. This combined bascule and suspension bridge spans the River Thames near the Tower of London, from which it derives its name.
~570 ftNE
City hall
City Hall, London
3 min walk • City Hall, the strikingly modern headquarters of the Greater London Authority (GLA), stands on the south bank of the River Thames near Tower Bridge in London, England. This distinctive, bulbous building, designed by the renowned architect Norman Foster and opened in...
~1910 ftNW
Shopping, Market
Old Billingsgate Market, London
10 min walk • Nestled along the banks of the River Thames, Old Billingsgate Market is an iconic event venue in the heart of London, England. Once the world's largest fish market, the Victorian building has been transformed into a premier location for a variety of events, from...
~1820 ftNW
1970s bridge spanning the River Thames
London Bridge, London
9 min walk • London Bridge, not to be confused with the more decorative Tower Bridge, is a functional box girder bridge that crosses the River Thames in London, United Kingdom. This bridge has a rich history that dates back centuries, although the current incarnation was built in...
~770 ftE
Theater
Bridge Theatre, London
4 min walk • The Bridge Theatre, a beacon of modern playhouse design, stands proudly along the River Thames in London, England. Opened in October 2017, it is one of the city's newest theatres and has quickly become a destination for theatre enthusiasts and tourists alike.
~1310 ftW
306m-high glass and steel tower with views
The Shard, London
7 min walk • The Shard, also referred to as the Shard of Glass, Shard London Bridge and formerly London Bridge Tower, is a 72-storey skyscraper, designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano, in Southwark, London, that forms part of the Shard Quarter development.
~940 ftNW
Harbor, Shopping centre, Shopping
Hay's Galleria, London
5 min walk • Hay's Galleria is a mixed use building in the London Borough of Southwark situated on the south bank of the River Thames featuring offices, restaurants, shops, and flats.
0.4 miN
Church, Specialty museum, Museum
All Hallows-by-the-Tower, London
10 min walk • All Hallows-by-the-Tower, at one time dedicated jointly to All Hallows and the Virgin Mary and sometimes known as All Hallows Barking, is an ancient Anglican church on Byward Street in the City of London, overlooking the Tower of London.
~1910 ftNE
Tower
White Tower, London
10 min walk • The White Tower is a central tower, the old keep, at the Tower of London. It was built by William the Conqueror during the early 1080s, and subsequently extended.
~750 ftE
Park
Potters Fields Park, London
4 min walk • Potters Fields Park is a small public park situated in the London Borough of Southwark in London, England. The park is located immediately south-west of Tower Bridge and immediately south-east of City Hall, London.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Unicorn Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Southwark Playhouse, London (2 min walk), 160 Tooley Street, London (2 min walk), The Scoop, London (3 min walk), City Hall, London (3 min walk).

How to get to Unicorn Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Unicorn Theatre:

Bus

Druid Street • Lines: 42 (6 min walk)
London Bridge Bus Station (8 min walk)

Ferry

Tower Millennium Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (7 min walk)
London Bridge City Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (7 min walk)

Metro

London Bridge • Lines: Jubilee, Northern (8 min walk)
Tower Hill • Lines: Circle, District (12 min walk)

Train

London Fenchurch Street (14 min walk)
London Cannon Street (17 min walk)

Light rail

Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (14 min walk)
Bank Platform 9 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (16 min walk)