Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh

Name: Royal Lyceum Theatre
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 131 248 4848

#162 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Facts and practical information

The Royal Lyceum Theatre is a 658-seat theatre in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, named after the Theatre Royal Lyceum and English Opera House, the residence at the time of legendary Shakespearean actor Henry Irving. It was built in 1883 by architect C. J. Phipps at a cost of £17,000 on behalf of James B. Howard and Fred. W. P. Wyndham, two theatrical managers and performers whose partnership became the renowned Howard & Wyndham Ltd created in 1895 by Michael Simons of Glasgow. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 10 September 1883 (141 years ago)Capacity: 658Coordinates: 55°56'49"N, 3°12'16"W

Address

Old Town (Edinburgh Castle)Edinburgh United Kingdom

Contact

+44 131 248 4848

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Princes Street, Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street Gardens, The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland.

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Landscaped gardens in Castle's shadow
Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Royal Lyceum Theatre open?

Royal Lyceum Theatre is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Royal Lyceum Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Usher Hall, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum, Edinburgh (4 min walk), National War Museum, Edinburgh (4 min walk).

How to get to Royal Lyceum Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Lyceum Theatre:

Bus

Usher Hall • Lines: 1, 10, 11, 124, 16, 36, 47, X5 (2 min walk)
Bread Street • Lines: 1, 10, 124, 47, X5 (3 min walk)

Tram

West End • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (8 min walk)
Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (11 min walk)

Train

Haymarket (15 min walk)
Edinburgh Waverley (17 min walk)